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The Eastern Tools and Equipment 3250-watt portable generator includes a portability kit to make this heavy-duty generator easily mobile. The onboard 7 HP engine delivers up to 13-hours of run time at half load, and it produces a mere 68-decibels at 21-feet, making this generator an ideal choice noise is a consideration. The generator also includes 125-volt 14A ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles and is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
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So far, OK
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There were some initial problems with the order. When I placed my order for one unit, somehow an hour or two later the confirmation came back for three. I tried revising the order on-line but was told it was too late to change the order. It took a bit of searching to find the customer service phone number, but once I reached them a very helpful person took care of the revision quickly and cheerfully. The unit also took longer than expected to be delivered. It did come and the only problem I noted was that there was one bolt missing from the handle assembly. That was remedied with a trip to the hardware store. The unit started right away and when I tested it, I was able to run a refrigerator, freezer, and the water pump from my boiler simultaneously without any problem. I then took the refrigerator off-line and ran a toaster oven without a problem. The starter pulley location is a bit awkward but not a big problem. I would also concur with some of the other reviewers on the need for a funnel and tube arrangement for the oil filler.
Rating: 
(4
out of 5) @ 2008-11-20
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Meets the Need
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The generator works well. Arrived quickly. Started easily. Good value for the dollar. Does not come with a grounding wire (no big deal). To fill with oil, I found it easiest to tilt the unit at about 45 degrees and use a small disposable paper funnel (homemade from an advertisement) - this is a one time deal since I only plan on using the generator in emergencies.
Rating:
(4
out of 5) @ 2008-11-18
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Great investment & piece of mind
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Excellent product for the money. I use it as a backup generator and it's always ready and willing! Starts right up with one pull. Perform good routine maintenance and no doubt you'll be able to count on this generator.
Rating: 
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-11-11
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NICE FOR THE PRICE
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PURCHASED IN JAN 08 AFTER A MAJOR POWER OUTAGE, GENS WERE EPA AND CARB CERT AT THE TIME (196 CC ENGINE), NOT SURE WHY NO LONGER CARB CERT. GENERATOR ARRIVED IN GOOD CONDITION, AS MENTIONED BY OTHERS SOME NUTS AND BOLTS FOR WHEELS AND HANDLE WERE LOOSE IN BOX, ALL WERE THERE THOUGH. PUT IN OIL AND GAS, DIDNT INITIALLY START, FORGOT CHOKE, I'VE SINCE FORGOTTEN SEVERAL TIMES AND THE ENGINE WILL NOT START WITHOUT THE CHOKE! WITH CHOKE AND GAS ON, EASILY STARTS 1ST OR 2ND PULL. PUTS OUT STEADY VOLTAGE 118-121 @ 60-62HZ LOAD OR NO LOAD! SEEMS WELL MADE, ALL PIECES ARE WELL FINISHED AND ASSEMBLED. RECENTLY NOTICED THE AIR CLEANER WAS CRACKED ON CARB SIDE, PROBABLY DURING SHPMNT. CALLED ETQ CUST SERV, FAXED RECEIPT AND TOLD PART WOULD ARRIVE 2 WKS, ONE WEEK WAS PART RECIEVED. REPLACEMENT PART WAS APPARENTLY TAKEN FROM ANOTHER GEN BUT WAS GOOD AS NEW. AS A BONUS CUST SERVICE IS IN USA, SIMPLE, COURTEOUS AND PROMPT. HAVE ONLY USED GENERATOR SO FAR TO BREAK IN ENGINE AND FOR ABOUT A 1 HR OUTAGE, WINTER IS COMING AND EXPECT MORE USE. FOR THE PRICE W/FREE SHPG CANT GO WRONG, ONLY UNKNOWN IS LONGTERM DURABILTY.
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-11-09
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Seams great for the price
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The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I have not had it long enough to know the overall preformance of the generator.
I purchased this generator after researching several from different manfuactures and different reatailers. After reading all the reviews and talking to some of my neighbors I decided to try this one out. It arrived in 7 days with no shipping charges and there was no damage to the carton it came in, as had been described in some of the reviews. Unpacking and assembly took about fifteen minutes. I then checked the air cleaner, filled the oil, you will need a long necked funnel for this, and fueled it up. The motor pull is in an akward location but has a guide so it should not be subject to escessive wear. I then pulled the start rope and it didn't start on the first pull. I had forgotten to close the choke, after closing the choke I pulled the rope again and the motor started right up and ran very smothly. After a warm up I ran my 10" table saw, router and skill saw all at the same time. The motor reved on start up but then settled back to a constant speed. It is very quiet for its size, my wood splitter has the same size Honda engine and is far louder. I purchased this as an emergency back up for our home since we live 18 miles out of town and have had several power outages in the past two years. I don't know the long term endurance of this product but for the price it seamed the best deal around. As we use it more I will update this review as needed, but for now I'm happy with it.
Rating:
(4
out of 5) @ 2008-11-09
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