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Rated 3 out of
5
by
Chris65 from
Very very loud compared to earlier models
I just had the startup on a new 48kw protector generator and was shocked at the noise level as compared to the 40kw generac unit I had installed in 2004. Unlike the older unit that was fully lined with sound suppressive insulation, this unit has air vents fully open to all the noise produced by the engine. This is going to be a huge problem with this noise in my neighborhood because I did not expect lower sound suppression on the newer unit. Unless there is some option for replacing portions of the enclosure I’m going to have to build a wall around it or something at great expense to buffer the noise. I would have liked to see more options and information from Generac on sound suppression for this unit. I should also mention that while I purchased the Mobile Link option , it was not mentioned anywhere in the user manual and was not supplied with the unit so I will need to track that down as well. The documentation should be more complete to cover the options.
Date published: 2020-03-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Tonit from
New Generac Generator
We just had the generator installed. The installation was done very professionally. We have not needed to use it yet but are happy we have protection when the power goes out.
Date published: 2019-11-16
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Tom from
Not up and running yet to get a good nap
My 48K generator came with a dent on the side which I took a picture of but didn’t seem to be enough so we live with a dent.
My local Electrician can’t keep the machine running and then when he did get it running the circuitboard blew up so presently still don’t have it running.
Will get back to you when she’s up and running without any mechanical or electrical issues.
Tom
Date published: 2019-10-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Marneman from
Excellent Quiet Backup
This is an excellent, quiet backup generator. I particularly like the V-8 engine and the aluminum enclosure (which should avoid the rust problems that I have experienced with a previous steel-enclosed generator). I would suggest that the shut-off switch mounted outside the lockable controls makes tampering a little too easy. If an emergency shut-off is needed, it should be wired so as to be operable ONLY while the generator is running.
Date published: 2019-07-29
Rated 4 out of
5
by
MikeM46 from
Response to questions were done on a timely manner, thanks. Your material said access to a Tech was 24/7. Not true
Great product, I’ve had a smaller unit for years
Was and is still dependable. Look forward to many years of safe and dependable service.
Date published: 2019-07-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
primob45 from
Love The Automated Features
Hasn't been asked to perform yet, but installing contractor has one and swears by its value and reliability. Just in case, I bought the 10 year extended warranty. Live in mountains and lose power regularly from ice storms. Feel much more secure now.
Date published: 2019-07-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
llevymd from
Great Home House Generator
This is my 4th Generac generator. They are perfect for what I wanted. They run the house during outages and have been reliable, efficient machines. Feel secure with these generators.
Date published: 2019-07-01
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Dwayne from
Very quiet for such a large generator
Very quiet for such a large generator. I do not like the extra kill switches they are too easy to bump and cause the machine to show a code or shut down. Changing the orifice from natural gas to propane is very difficult I had to make a special flat blade device to remove the orifice which meant I had to remove the whole internal regulator, this needs to be changed.
Date published: 2019-05-17
48kW-RG048-QS is rated
4.7 out of
5 by
38.