Generac Guardian Series 5870 8,000 Watt Air-Cooled Liquid Propane/Natural Gas Powered Standby Generator With Transfer Switch (CARB Compliant)
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Manufacturer: GuardianBrand: Generac
Edition: Lawn & Patio
Model: 5870
Publisher: Guardian
Studio: Guardian
Music Label: Guardian
Product features:
- Convenient, hands-free operation with no fueling. No manual start. No extension cords. Runs on natural gas or liquid propane.
- Clean, smooth True Power Technology provides safe operation of sensitive electronics.
- Includes automatic transfer switch with 8 circuits protected (NEMA 1, indoor rated only)
- 8,000 Rated Watts
- CARB Compliant
Description of Generac Guardian Series 5870 8,000 Watt Air-Cooled Liquid Propane/Natural Gas Powered Standby Generator With Transfer Switch (CARB Compliant)
8/7KW Air-Cooled Stand By Generator, Comes with Transfer Switch, Powers 8 Circuits Of Your Home Or Business Such As: Furnace, Water Heater, Kitchen, Including Refrigerator, Bathroom, Bedroom, Sump Pump, Family Room, True Power Technology Provides Safe Operation Of Sensitive Electronic Equipment & Appliances, Meets Ieee/Utility Standards, Easiest Installation With The Pre-Wired, Pre-Packaged 100A, Nema 1, Indoor Rated Only, Automatic Transfer Switch, OHVI Industrial Engine Designed Specifically For High-Demand Generator Applications, Offers Full Pressure Lubrication To Ensure Instant, Total Lubrication To Vital Parts, Patented, Whisper Test Low Speed Exercise Mode Offers Quietest Operation In Its Class. Unit Can Be Powered by Propane Or Natural GasFuel Type And Comes Pre-Set At The Factory For Natural Gas, With The Option Of Resetting To LP At The Time Of Installation.Tools and Hardware Reviews of Generac Guardian Series 5870 8,000 Watt Air-Cooled Liquid Propane/Natural Gas Powered Standby Generator With Transfer Switch (CARB Compliant)
Customer Review: Older model is great!
Summary: 5 Stars
The reviews for this Generac are not particularly enthusiastic. I purchased an earlier but similar Guardian (Generac unit sold by other outlets) Mine was rated at 7KW. Had it for a couple of years now. Works flawlessly. Following is my previous review of that unit. It should be the same basic technology...
"Bought it at Home Depot, for considerably less money. Don't know if they still handle them. Made by Generac. Comes with transfer switch and everything you need to use it. So far, has worked flawlessly. Within seconds of shutting off the electricity the generator is up and running and it automatically shoulders the load. When I turn the power back on it transfers the load, runs for a few more seconds in case the power fails again and then shuts down. It runs once a week for 10-15 minutes to keep the cobwebs out and the battery is automatically kept charged.
I use it at my vineyard in California's Anderson Valley. It supplies power to the main house through the transfer switch and also has 240 & 120 volt outlets for use with an extension cord.
This is Generac/Guardians smallest unit. Both Home Depot and my electrician thought it would be too small, but I am kind of an energy freak, with CFL bulbs, Fujitsu high efficiency heat and A/C air pumps, EER 26, COF 12 (all electric resistance heaters deliver 3413 BTU's of heat per KW of electricity. This unit delivers 12,000 BTU's of heat per KW of electricity which makes it cheaper to operate than propane, natural gas, kerosene, oil, etc.), and a propane stove, oven, dryer, etc. When we installed it the electrician had me turn on all available electrical stuff in order to overload the generator and learn the drill for using it manually.
I turned the Fujitsus up to 86*, turned on the bathroom heater, two bedroom heaters, the microwave and an iron, but it wouldn't shut down. The electrician, who was measuring the load said that it would eventually shut down, but the switch was a "slow blow" setup. The voltage did drop and it would have harmed things like the tv eventually.
In any event I will never have all that stuff on together again, and it is clear that this generator will easily handle any normal load, including the Fujitsu heat pumps.
All bets are off on this small generator if you have electric hot water heating, stove, and/or a convectional electric heating system. (My heating and AC is electric, but uses little electricity)
According to the specifications this unit uses around a half a gallon of propane per hour under a moderate load. Since it is hooked up to the residential propane tank I could withstand a very lengthy power failure.
The case is substantial and weather proof. It is the same as the larger capacity units. The only difference is the engine and generator head are smaller, and, incidentally more fuel efficient. The rest is the same as the larger units.
In the past I would drag the portable generator over to the house, get it running, and run extension cords for the reefer and freezer. Now I don't do anything. Home Depot was selling the unit for $1,800, less another $200 if you opened a credit account with them. I did that and haven't used the card since. The electrician cost $300 and I had to run a gas line to the generator (did that myself).
As you can tell I am quite pleased and my wife is dying to have a party the next time the power goes off in the valley."
Hope this is helpful. Good idea to find a dealer/electrical contractor so it is set up properly and, if defective, can be handled on the spot.
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