Generac GP7000E - 7000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator

The Generac Generator I Just Purchased Is a Nice Machine But I Figured That by This Time (2010) They Would Have Perfected a Muffler That Would Bring the Decibel Level Way Down.

the Least They Could Do Is to Sell Some Kind of Optional "Hush " Kit or Refer Their Customers to After-Market Manufacturers of Noise Reduction Devices For Their Product Line. I Asked and They Told Me That What You See Is What You Got, and Don'T Go Fooling Around With the Exhaust Because It Would Void the Warranty.

So Much For Progress and Seeking a Solution to the Noise Pollution.

Egd Responds: There Is Nothing Dainty About a 7,000 Watt Generator- It Takes a 410cc Engine to Run It, and That Is Going to Make Noise.

You May Be Able to Moderate the Amount of Noise by Choosing a Location That Doesn'T Echo; or Making a Sound Blocking /Deadening Screen to Place in Front of It (But Not So Close the Muffler Burns It).

Some Manufacturer's Will Post Decibel Ratings (Dba) For Their Units. For Reference, Standing 3 Feet Away From a Normal Conversation Is Usually About 60 Dba; the Average Vacuum Cleaner Is 70 Dba, and a Chainsaw Is About 120 Dba.

The Generac Generator I Just Purchased Is a Nice Machine But I Figured That by This Time (2010) They Would Have Perfected a Muffler That Would Bring the Decibel Level Way Down.

the Least They Could Do Is to Sell Some Kind of Optional "Hush " Kit or Refer Their Customers to After-Market Manufacturers of Noise Reduction Devices For Their Product Line. I Asked and They Told Me That What You See Is What You Got, and Don'T Go Fooling Around With the Exhaust Because It Would Void the Warranty.

So Much For Progress and Seeking a Solution to the Noise Pollutio... more

First, let me say that my purchase of the Generac 5626 GP7000E from Electric Generators Direct.com went extremely smoothly. I submitted one question prior to purchase, and they answered promptly in a most satisfactory way.

Shipment was quick and the generator arrived in good shape. Upon unpacking the Generac I was impressed by the apparent good quality of the machine. The wheels, handles and foot attached easily with the hardware provided and just a couple of ordinary tools.

Don’t let the non-pneumatic tires bother you, as they are all that is needed, unless you are going to be rolling this thing around all over the place like a wheelbarrow. I added the quart of oil shipped with the generator and found that the motor took slightly more than a quart to fill. There’s no dipstick as mentioned in the manual. Fill to the bottom of the threads of the filler opening, as indicated in lettering on the filler cap.

Next I added a gallon or so gas just to test the Generac. Here is where I found a slight problem. The fuel line connection beneath the tank was not tight at the hose clamp, and gas was dribbling out. It’s a good idea to always check fuel line connections, for to not do so could result in a fire under the gas tank….not a good situation!

Tightening the little hose clamp at the fuel shutoff valve solved that problem, but I was a little surprised that the manufacturer would overlook such a dangerous detail. Although I got the electric start version (GP7000E), I decided to try to pull start it just out of curiosity.

I was pleasantly surprised at the ease with which the motor turned over with the rope. It was pretty much the same as pull starting the 4000 watt Coleman generator (8 hp) that this generator is replacing. Perhaps it has a larger starter pulley? At any rate, the Generac started right up on the second or third pull and ran smoothly and quieter than the old Coleman.

The electric starter worked fine also. I connected the Generac to my transfer circuit and gave her a little test to see how it handled the circuits in the house that this generator will have to support in a power outage. It looks like the GP7000E is going to handle them with ease.

The microwave, deep well pump, freezer, refrigerator all running at once did not bog the Generac down like they used to with the lighter duty Coleman. I do not use the generator for appliances that have heating elements.

I am quite pleased with this generator, although I cannot vouch for its durability at this point. If I had one suggestion for improvement, it would be to incorporate in the fuel system a means to easily drain the gas tank. This is an essential maintenance practice for generators which are used only occasionally for power outages, and for some reason generator manufacturers do not address it. Probably it’s got something to do with lawyers, if you know what I mean.

If you’re in the market for a good generator, I can gladly recommend the Generac, made in the USA!

First, let me say that my purchase of the Generac 5626 GP7000E from Electric Generators Direct.com went extremely smoothly. I submitted one question prior to purchase, and they answered promptly in a most satisfactory way.

Shipment was quick and the generator arrived in good shape. Upon unpacking the Generac I was impressed by the apparent good quality of the machine. The wheels, handles and foot attached easily with the hardware provided and just a couple of ordinary tools.

Don’t let the non-pneumatic tires bother you, as they are all that is needed, unles... more

This generator and transfer switch arrived on time and in good condition. I have has very positive results from purchasing on-line.

The web page is very easy to navigate and the shipping is always prompt. I find your pricing very competitive and your product selection great.

From the first interaction on-line, to the great followup emails and tracking numbers, to the actual delivery- the experience was all positive.

This generator was shipped by common carrier and they were great. The early spring here in Maine has caused weight limits on many rural roads, so the trucking company went out of their way to coordinate the delivery.

The generator arrived on time in good condition.

The whole success to Electric Generators Direct is " Customer Focus ".

Keep up the great work.

This generator and transfer switch arrived on time and in good condition. I have has very positive results from purchasing on-line.

The web page is very easy to navigate and the shipping is always prompt. I find your pricing very competitive and your product selection great.

From the first interaction on-line, to the great followup emails and tracking numbers, to the actual delivery- the experience was all positive.

This generator was shipped by common carrier and they were great. The early spring here in Maine has caused weight limits on many rur... more

I purchased the Generator back in Nov. 08, it is everything I needed.

It was easy to install the wheels and handles. I connected the red battery cable as instructed, filled with oil provided up to botton of threads, filled with gas, opened gas flow valve, pushed the choke to start position and this little GP7000E fired right up.

It runs smooth with no vibration, and the electric start is wonderful.

A few days later I conducted a test for performance in the event of a power failure. This Generac GP7000E never flinched: two rooms of lights, central heating unit blower, a refrigerator, a freezer, a computer & monitor, tv & VCR, AND the 18ft double wide garage door went up and down without any problem.

After having all the above on, this generator was running with ease and had plenty of power left.

I elected to get a USA Made generator. I called Generac before my purchase and they provided me with two local businesses that are authorized to perform service work and can order repair parts if the need to were arise.

I purchased the Generator back in Nov. 08, it is everything I needed.

It was easy to install the wheels and handles. I connected the red battery cable as instructed, filled with oil provided up to botton of threads, filled with gas, opened gas flow valve, pushed the choke to start position and this little GP7000E fired right up.

It runs smooth with no vibration, and the electric start is wonderful.

A few days later I conducted a test for performance in the event of a power failure. This Generac GP7000E never flinched: two rooms of lights, centra... more