Generac 5791 iX800 800 Watt 38cc 4-Stroke OHV Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator
Generac 5791 iX800 800 Watt 38cc 4-Stroke OHV Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator
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Product Description
Generac LX Series, 800 Running Watt & 850 Starting Watt Inverter Generator, Features Flexpower Provides 2 Modes Of Operation With High Mode For Large Loads & Battery Charging Or Economy Mode To Save Fuel & Reduce Noise, Electronic Overload Protection, Circuit Breaker Protected, Compact, Fully Enclosed Case For Quiet Operation At 63 DBA, National Park Approved For Use Low Oil Shutdown Prevents Possible Engine Damage, Not Approved For Use In California.Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #13753 in Lawn & Patio
- Brand: Generac
- Model: 5791
- Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 27.50 pounds
Features
- Compact Size is up to 40% lighter than a standard generator of equal watts.
- Fully Enclosed Case for quiet operation.
- FlexPower provides two modes of operation: high mode for large loads or battery charging, eco mode to save fuel and reduce noise.
- LED Lights on control panel indicate unit status at a glance.
- Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
Generac's iX Series inverter technology takes the raw power produced by the generator and passes it through a special electronic microprocessor to provide clean and stable power, safe for computers and other sensitive electronic devices. Designed for life on the road, its durable, lightweight, compact design with built-in handle offers portable power for camping, tailgating, and recreational use. Inverter generators utilize a different type of alternator than standard generators to generate AC power. The raw power produced by the generator is converted into AC power by a digital inverter module. The inverter technology reduces the generator's size and weight. But more importantly, it allows the engine to run at varying speeds, significantly reducing noise and fuel consumption levels. The Generac iX Series has clean consistent output power with less than 3% total harmonic distortion especially important with sensitive electronic devices such as computers and DVD players.
Generac's iX Series inverter technology takes the raw power produced by the generator and passes it through a special electronic microprocessor to provide clean and stable power, safe for computers and other sensitive electronic devices. Designed for life on the road, its durable, lightweight, compact design with built-in handle offers portable power for camping, tailgating, and recreational use. Inverter generators utilize a different type of alternator than standard generators to generate AC power. The raw power produced by the generator is converted into AC power by a digital inverter module. The inverter technology reduces the generator's size and weight. But more importantly, it allows the engine to run at varying speeds, significantly reducing noise and fuel consumption levels. The Generac iX Series has clean consistent output power with less than 3% total harmonic distortion especially important with sensitive electronic devices such as computers and DVD players.
Customer Reviews
Do not buy
Follow up - August 23rd, 2010:
Generac finally replaced my leaking unit. Hours of work on my part. The new unit idles quite different. On normal mode it idles significantly lower and flucuates up and down. In the economy mode, it simply idles even lower. The first unit seemed to idle normal (who knows) or high. In economy mode it flucuated up and down as stated in the manual. The electrical outlets are different. The first unit had commercial 120v outlets - one plug vertical, one horizontal. I spent $50 for a commercial extension cord. The new unit has regular (parallel) plugs. Therefore I'll need to buy an adaptor. Unbelievable. If there are any more problems I simply will pay someone who knows what they are doing (Generac's service people do not) or throw the unit out. Stay away from this unit. And stay away from Generac.
June, 2010 - Unit was defective out of box. Significant oil leak from engine even when not running. Took to 2 authorized Generac service shops. Still leaks. Leak is where 2 aluminum machine surfaces come together. Still trying to get resolution. Generac customer service fair at best. Takes considerable time to reach a human being. The unit already looks 2 years old due to the handling by the repair people and I've never used it. Generac has still not offered to replace. They "don't make the motors". A great excuse. I will contact Amazon corporate office if necessary to tell them not to sell this company's products and file in small claims court if necessary against Generac. Please consider other manufacturers' if you are looking for a small generator. I may be contacted at nfre at comcast dot net for photos of leak. Thank you.
Was aGreat little Generator not now it does not work
Arrived right on time thanks to $3.99 next day delivery, you can't beat that price
This was super little generator. A lttle tricky to fill with oil but once that done its easy to fill with gas. No mixing here just half a gallon of unleaded and off it goes.Now after 2 months it will not start.
I ran one house fan, a laptop and printer with two drop cords. It went for 7 hours on half load and did not use all the gas. It will power 2 fans on half load.
As for noise I stood next to a Honda and the Generac was just slightly noiser but not by much. This was again on half load. Its noiser on full load but again for the price its great.
It starts on the second pull. Also its not heavy. People were stopping and asking me about it. I told them to go buy one. Mabye I should ask for commision.
I now see Amazon have dropped the price by $50 oh well my loss.
Basically it does what I need it to.
EDIT AFTER 2 MONTHS
I am NOT pleased.After 2 months it stopped working. Amazon was no help at well and refusedto take it back as it has gas and oil. Do they think people are so stupid as to return this with gas and oil in it.
I loved Amazon but not now. AMAZON IS A TOTAL WASTE OF SPACE and they will not get my business. GENERAC ARE ALSO NOT WORTH THE TIME.
VERY VERY VERY UPSET CUSTOMER
Pretty good, could be better
The price, $285, was good. IT'S NOT as good as the small Yamaha I had but it is definitely worth the price.
It's a little noisy and not well-wired. If you look at the jumble of wires inside the case you'll see a lot of chintzy consumer electronics connectors made for very light indoor duty. The engine and inverter look well-made.
The ECO throttle is not steady, it wavers up and down with a steady load and it does not even come into play outside a narrow load range in the middle of the generators power, about 100 watts either side of mid-range 400 watts.
It starts easily. The oil level shutoff switch was coming on too early, even when the oil level was fine. It also came on whenever the genset was tilted at all. The factory said there's no adjustment so I disconnected the switch. I plan on using this genset on a Personal UltraLight Dirigible and I can't have it shutting off just because it's not perfectly level flight.
I put a tachometer/time log on it which rings every five hours and warns me to check the oil. This would've been a good original equipment item.
The mufflers not much good and I want to add a pipe to the output to quieten the high frequency noise coming from the exhaust valve clattering as it closes and opens.
I wanted to build my test airship as Cheeply! as possible or I would've used the Yammy or the Honda. This is about a third their price so I'm not surprized it ain't great. But it works fairly well.
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