10,000 Watt Generator Hoteche Free Wheel & Handle Kit + Battery

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Price: $879.99    

Product Feature

• 10000 Watts Surge Power 8000 Watts Continuous Power
• 414CC OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Engine
• EPA Approved
• Electric Key Start - Free Battery Included
• Free Wheel & Handle Kit Included

10,000 Watt Generator Hoteche Free Wheel & Handle Kit + Battery Review

Easy start with either electric or pull, runs smooth under higher current loads like a well pump or furnace. Only installation "nit" is the battery connectors/bolts are very small and a bit frustrating and you may need to fill the tires with air (at least I did) before you move it. On the battery, I would rather they went to larger size bolts and wing-nuts like my lawn tractor.

Although I doubt there is standby battery current drain when the panel "off-on-start" switch is in the off position, the manual says to disconnect the battery when not in use so I will install a switch to take the battery out of the circuit if I confirm standby current flow that could kill it over time.

At least on the model I received, the unit has a 50 amp output along with the standard 20 and 30 amp twist locks.

The generator is quieter than most and runs the specified amount of time on a tank of gas.

With 15 hours run-time, so far... so good and I will keep this review updated as the hours of use pass.

Other notes: (the following is summarized from my Navy electronics education plus hours of searching the internet and service panel specs... consult a professional if the following is not clear and use this info. at your own risk)

The generator I received is in the "UN-bonded neutral" configuration. This is very important to know because, for most home installs, the neutral and ground should only be bonded together at one place... your MAIN service panel and nowhere else (not your generator and, if used, not your sub-panel). This keeps things safe, UL approved and your GFI's working properly. If you have a sub-panel that also switches neutral and ground, you should check its specs. to confirm the proper install method. Note: If you contract an electrician to install your unit, make sure he/she can explain bonding to you in the above manner, if they can't, get another electrician. My local "box-store" electrical guy says a lot of licensed pros. don't get this right so use caution.

As to generator bonding... there are no common standards, even from the same manufacturer (yet) so you MUST check this on anything you buy before you install. I understand there is talk of standardizing this as well as adding GFI's to the gen. sets but as of now, checking this is mandatory.

You can check your unit to confirm "bonded" or "UN-bonded" with an ohm meter. With the generator off and totally disconnected, check the neutral/ground connection at one of the twist lock plugs. If they are bonded, neutral and ground will be connected together. The generator I received was open so it is an "UN-bonded" type. Please remember that manufactures change their configurations at will so, just because I received an UN-bonded unit does not guarantee that you will.

Being UN-bonded, this configuration works with either a sub-panel, an interlock config. (back-feed breaker) or a transfer switch (as long as neutral and ground are carried back as separate wires to the MAIN panel where they are connected together) with no internal modifications.

If you get a generator that is bonded and need to UN-bond it, manufacturers typically connect/jumper neutral to ground on one of the output jacks, typically the 15-20 amp house jacks. Others do this in the generator end cap (the end where the cable comes out of the generator). Removal is easy if you know what you are looking for. I would suggest looking in the end-cap first as it is easier to access than your typical control panel. Have a professional do this if you are not sure of what you are looking for.

This generator also regulates the load voltage levels between neutral and the hot lines so, whatever you do, make sure the neutral is properly connected before you do your first test run or very bad things will happen as the generator maxes out while trying to find a return indication.

There is one hitch though. Being UN-bonded, if you are using the generator as a standalone (powering tools or a camp-site and/or running only on extension cords) you should connect the neutral and ground together in one of the twist-locks you are not using. To do this, buy an extra plug, put a jumper inside across the neutral and ground and plug it in the gen. This makes it a bonded generator and bonding at the generator now follows the rule of bonding in your MAIN service panel because, in this configuration, the generator IS your MAIN service panel.

I really can't say enough about the seller, Toolprice. I needed some support and they really bent over backwards to help me out and I would buy from them again without a moments hesitation.

8/1/2013 Update: Starts and works great, total run time of abut 48 hours during power outages.

Stay safe, SilverFoxDan

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