5500 Generac -

However, a common complaint regarding the 5500 Generac engine is the noise . At 23 feet, it registers roughly 84 dBA. That is about as loud as a city traffic jam. If you are camping, your neighbors will know you are there. If you are working on a construction site, no one will bat an eye. This is the million-dollar question. With 5,500 running watts, you are in the "sweet spot" of portable power. You are not in the tiny 2,000-watt camping class, nor are you in the heavy 15,000-watt industrial class.

But what exactly is the "5500 Generac"? Is it a single model, or a family of engines? More importantly, can it handle your refrigerator, sump pump, and power tools simultaneously? 5500 generac

Because it is a gasoline generator (not dual fuel), ethanol blends destroy the carburetor if you leave fuel in it for 6+ months. If you stored it wet in the shed, the 5500 Generac will not start next hurricane season. Solution: Run the bowl dry before storage or use non-ethanol fuel. However, a common complaint regarding the 5500 Generac