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List Price : $759.99 Price :
List Price : $759.99 Price :
- 5500 running watts/6,875 max watts
- Tecumseh 11 HP engine
- 5-gallon tank provides 9.5 hours run time at 50% load
- Includes pneumatic wheels and handle kit
- Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
Coleman Powermate 5,500 Watt 11 HP Portable Generator PMA525500 Reviews
Coleman Powermate 5,500 Watt 11 HP Portable Generator PMA525500 Reviews
| 13 of 16 people found the following review helpful  Good homeowner security for power outages, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Coleman Powermate 5,500 Watt 11 HP Portable Generator PMA525500 (Lawn & Patio) I actually purchased one of these generators shortly after Katrina hit the gulf in prep for a natural disaster with an extended power outage. I've not had one yet where it lasted long enough to need it, but my brother ~10 miles away had one for a full week in Dec 2006 (and luckily had a generator). In Dec 2007 another county in my state had power out for a full week due to a main transmission tower coming down, so those things have shown me no one is invincible to power outages. The hardware stores quickly ran out of generators each time a crisis came, so if you're smart you'll not wait for the crisis to come before considering getting prepared.When I began shopping for a generator, I quickly found the minimum power/price ratio is 10watts/$1. If you want one with features like electric start or over 8,000 watts (which is where electric start becomes standard), expect the price ratio to be more. I actually got this thru Costco who sold it for $550. They recently quit selling... Read more 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful  Works great., By This review is from: Coleman Powermate 5,500 Watt 11 HP Portable Generator PMA525500 (Lawn & Patio) I bought one second hand from a friend in 2005. I figured I could use it if the power went out. I never needed it, but I would go out and start it about every other month. I let it sit for about 4 years without starting it. All the gas evaporated it sat so long. I figured that it would be hard to start. I added some gas and it started right up. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful most reliable, By This review is from: Coleman Powermate 5,500 Watt 11 HP Portable Generator PMA525500 (Lawn & Patio) I have had one of these 5500 watt generators for about 8 years. it is the most reliable piece of equipment I have ever owned. Always starts on at least two pulls. I was especially pleased with it after hurricane Ike when I was 6 weeks without power. This thing ran as long as 14 to 15 hours on a single tank of gas. I worked 12 hour days then and I would shut it off in the morning to check the oil and fill the gas and go to work when I came home after 12 hours of work and 2 hours driving time it was still running and providing power. My only complaint is the sound level it is very annoying after several weeks of listening to it. So I did some research latelyand found a bigger quieter muffler on line and installed it myself it didn't make it Honda quiet but it took it from a scream to a rumble I can withstand. I find it helpful to block in the gas and let it die by running out of gas when it is going to sit for a long time. I also changed to a full synthetic oil recently I haven't... Read more |
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