Briggs & Stratton Storm Responder 5500... Reviews
Briggs & Stratton Storm Responder 5500 Watt Generator, 49 states only Reviews
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I purchased this unit in the summer of 2009, didn't need it until 02-20-2011. Started on the second pull. Ran it for 4 days straight. Purchase at least 3 separate Yellow Jacket 100' 12 gauge extension cords (lifetime guaranteed) to not cause the unit to trip a breaker. I had three things on one...
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I bought this generator on December 14th of 2008 because we were out of power for 2 days. By the time I got it home, we got our power back and never got to use it. I use to start it once a month. Then we lost power in late Feb of 2010 and I ran it for 16 hours. Used 2 tanks of gas and filled it with...
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Briggs & Stratton Storm Responder 5500 Watt... Reviews
We purchased this item due to a storm emergency. We were very excited to find the assembly very easy, first time start up was immediate. Ran all night with ease.
Would recommend this item to anyone.
I purchased this generator on the last day of the ice storm of 08 in New England. I finally had the opportunity to really "use" it last winter (Feb '10', it was still in the unopened box). I mated it to a transfer switch (THIS IS IMPERATIVE..Don’t back-feed or try some other cute but dangerous shortcut. Consult an electrician). This gave me 1 220V line (well pump) and 8 110v ckts (5 zone Oil furnace w/integrated hot water, kitchen ckt-fridge, coffee maker, --900W microwave and a toaster oven, just not at the same time--, 3 bedrooms, lights on 3 levels, multiple TVs). Granted we were not at...
read full review »In 2009 Kentucky was hit very hard with an Ice Storm. Countless numbers of families without power, water, we were in extreme trouble. Power poles and lines snapped like toothpicks. We were without power for a month, I never want to experience this type (or any other for that matter) of devastation's ever again, it was paralyzing. We purchased one of the very few generators left in stores(as they went like loaves of bread). We were lucky to have been able to get the brand we trusted and believed in. That Storm Responder Generator saved our lives, literally. We could not even flush...
read full review »Great generator and started right up! I drove from Houston to Ardmore Oklahoma to get this generator after Hurricane Ike (12 hours round trip) with my two toddlers. Brutal but well worth the effort. With a few extension cords...was able to provide electricity to four of our neighbors who's homes were badly damaged by the hurricane. We were able to run fridgerators, lamps, fans and appliances. Neighborhood nicknamed me the red cross. A reliable generator helped our neighborhood survive a freightening and stressful 9 days! If you have a family depending on you, just get the generator...
read full review »Late February, 2010 wet snow storm dumped over two feet on us and power went down along with many trees. I was able to get one of these units, put the wheels and legs on it and get it into position by myself. It's heavy, but still just barely manageble for one semi strong man to move around, up and down stairs using care and straps. It started on the first pull and when I remembered to move the control lever from 'start' to 'run' it worked flawlessly. It provided enough power to run the two refrigerators, the freezer, the oil burner, the airhandlers and all the lights, televisions and outlets in...
read full review »purchased this generator in august of 2008, a few days before hurricane gustav hit louisiana. power was out for 6 days. after the storm it was brutally hot and muggy. this machine powered a window unit, refrigerator, several fans, and a few lights. It is not large enough to run the whole house, but provided enough power for us to be comfortable. changed the oil after five hours and then every 2 days. ran like a top.
since the storm, i have used this generator at my camp and on a few jobsites. it cranks on the first or second pull. great value.
Purchased during ice storm of 09 in KY. Well worth the money. I've started it at least once a month since storm. It starts on first or second pull, with not much effort. A bonus feature is small light that shines on outlets. The only minor issue for me about this generator is the "gas gauge" which is not very accurate. Otherwise, very well made.
Reviews of Briggs & Stratton Storm Responder 5500 Watt Generator, 49 states only
