Kipor IG3000 3000-Watt Generator Inverter

RECIVED ITEM PROMPTLY,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOX, HOWEVER THE INSIDE PACKAGEING IS EXCELANT,AFTER MINOR ASSEMBLY,I ADDED THE 20 oz. OIL, GAS AND IT STARTED IMMEDIATELY IT PURRS AT IDLE,AT FULL SPEED IT IS ONLY SLIGHTLY LOUDER, I GOT THIS TO OPERATE MY A/C ON MY CAMP TRAILER,THE INSTRUCTIONS CALL FOR FULL SPEED TO OPERATE AN A/C BUT THIS GENERAT0R WORKED IT EFFORTLESSLY ON IDLE. IT IS A VERY HIGH QUALITY UNIT,THE SIZE IS COMPACT ENOUGH, I WOULD SAY THE ONLY CONCERN YOU MIGHT HAVE IS THE WEIGHT. IT IS A LITTLE HEAVY FOR ONE PERSON TO LIFT, BUT TWO PEOPLE CAN EASLY LOAD IT INTO THE BACK OF A PKUP. ON THE GROUND ON A SMOOTH SERFACE IE; CONCRETE-ASPHALT-ECT IT MOVES EASYLY ENOUGH A CHILD CAN ROLL IT ALONG THIS IS IDENTICAL IN QUALITY TO SIMMILAR UNITS THAT COST TWICE AS MUCH YOU WILL NOT BE DISSIPONTED.ALSO ORDER THE COVER,IT IS EXCELLANT AND DIRT CHEAP FOR THE PROTECTION IT PROVIDES.

I love it I used it at a jamboree that the wife and I was just at last week. I run 3 trailers on it and no problems handling the load. I also told a dozen people that asked about it where I got it and they were thrilled,they also remarked on how smooth and quiet it run. The only thing that I noticed was I thought when I ordered it that the add stated that there was a cover that came with it but there wasn't one with it would have been nice anyway I love the machine.

This generator is worth the money. The savings alone on average of $700 and noise level difference between this and Hondas newer 3000 generator makes this a bargin if your an avid camper.. Only drawback is it didn't come with a manual/instructions. I had to go to Kipor web site to download it.

This unit is very nicely built, and I would compare it to the quality of Honda products. Haven't had it long enough to know if it will last, but first impression is very good, and we have used it several times already. No problems so far :-)

hard to start otherwise good unit & quite.

Okay, this is a pure sine wave generator. I use mine in Uganda, where we have power outages about every other day. I have the 240 v, 50 hz version. It's sooo quiet, not a nuisance at all, neither to me, nor the neighbors (who are only annoyed by the "envy" factor). Starts in 2 seconds with the electric start. Has a pull start as well, in case your battery goes dead. My battery needed replacing after 2 years; it will take quite a few different small batteries. I keep my Kipor outside, and it's good in bad weather. I use it for my home and for my power tools. It will handle any tool that pulls l5 amps at 120 v or less, but I have to cut out my fridge to make that happen. Other than that, it's good for the whole house, so long as I turn the water heater and electric stove off. Very energy efficient in the low power mode, and switches automatically to high power when the load increases.Don't think of "pure sine wave" as a useless luxury. It's useful. You can't run your microwave without one. I had 3 fans burn out over a series of a couple of months when I was using an inverter that did not produce a pure sine wave. Almost everything runs a bit smoother on pure sine wave, and some things won't run at all.It's a great buy. The low oil cut-off works (as I have discoved on 3 occasions). Just keeps on purring, month after month. I keep it outside and it resists the rainy tropical weather just fine. Mine just hit the two-year mark. Power has been on and off 5 times this week, and I'm once again glad to not give it a second thought. I notice that Kipor has some upgraded versions now; based on my experience, I would recommend both this generator and the Kipor name in general.UPDATE: June 2010Three more years of service, still running. Had a repair or two, nothing major that couldn't be fixed without any special Kipor parts. That's 5 years now, and though power outages are less frequent, it's still quiet and powerful. 'Nuff said.

Piece of Junk. The stator burned out with <50 hours on the unit. Always maintained, always kept inside. Never loaded down. It was touted to be "a Honda" for less $$. I learned my lesson and bought a Honda EU3000iS, which is superior in ALL respects (except for price). You get what you pay for!

My KGE3500 TI is now called IG3000. Bought it 10 years ago new for $795. Have used it to power my travel trailer, emergency generator for house, portable power. Have only had to replace battery every couple of years. Otherwise no problems with the generator. Recommend using ethanol free gasoline. A very good value for the money.