Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have to say, I never right reviews, however with this purchase I found it a must. Like most of us, when I decided to purchase a generator, I started my online research. Everything about this one looked perfect, with the exception of the low volume of reviews. Let me tell you I really love this inverter generator. It was easy to fuel up and start with 1 pull. During my test run I was able to plug in 1 running shop vac, 1 running standard refrigerator, 1 toaster oven, 1 fan, 1 lamp, & 1 laptop. This generator was able to run all items at once, but could hear it get a bit louder when I turned on the shop vac with all other items plugged in. The light indicating a heavier load came on at this time as well to indicate nearing maximum load. Even so, the noise level was extremely quiet. I like the switch which gives an option idle the unit down even further than normal when the load requirement is low. I did purchase the generator 30 amp 125 volt (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DIZYJS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) extension cord which will convert the 30-amp locking outlet to three 15-amp household outlets. This will allow you to get the maximum output of any generator since the full load cannot come from just the 2 standard 15 amp outlets on the generator. The unit is very easy to maneuver since it is light weight and there is a handle. I love the fact that I can plug my laptop or phone into it without worrying about an influx of power coming through which will fry sensitive electronics. Hence why inverter generators are pretty awesome. Quick lesson on inverter generator technology is that it "works by producing the standard output AC current like most traditional generators, but that current is then converted to DC, and then “inverted” back to clean AC power that maintains a single phase, pure sine wave at the required voltage and frequency. The result is much “cleaner” power (“pure sine waves”) than is possible with a conventional generator, essentially the same quality of electricity that you typically get from your electric company. Why is this important? Well, more and more products today use some form of microprocessor. Not just your computer, but also your phones, TVs, game consoles, printers, DVD players, and even kitchen appliances and power tools. And all these microprocessors are very sensitive to the quality of the electricity they use. Using power that isn’t “clean” can make these devices malfunction, or even damage them." So, at the end of the day I cannot say enough good things about this generator in regards to the 2 times I have used it. A+ in my book!