Instant Power Portable Suitcase Inverter Petrol Generator 4 Stroke 4HP 1200W 12V 230V – Pure Sine Wave – Includes 0.5L Bottle of 10W-30 Oil, Spark Plug Removal Tool, DC Charging Wires

Had a few power cuts already this year and as my old generator is 13 years old I decided to invest in this.Didn’t take long to set up and starts well when you get the petrol flowing through, it may not be super silent but it’s a lot quieter than my old Briggs and Stratton generator. I only ran it for about 5 minutes to check it but the motor seems pretty smooth and the power output was stable so hopefully it will get us through any more storms this winter.

I bought this 1200W petrol generator to keep two 12V leisure batteries topped up and provide an independent source of power aboard a canal boat.It has been perfect! Does exactly what it should.I've run the generator for approximately 26 hours, it has started first time every time. Without fault..The unit itself is reasonably quiet. I can run it on board during the day without disturbing the peace too much. Slightly quieter on ECO mode, and to be honest I've not needed it to be on full power so it's kept in ECO mode.It's pretty light for what it is (15kg). Easy to carry with a nice rounded handle that sits comfortably in the hand.Fuel consumption has been excellent. Plus it came with the relivant oil.I honestly can't find fault with it. Excellent value. Arrived the next day, very well packaged with full instructions. Works exactly as it should, straight out of the box.If you're looking for a portable power source for live aboard boats, campers or just to have in the garage, allotment or campsite then you should definitely consider this one.

I love this generator. I bought it in case of power cuts. Easy to get to know how to operate it. Very good price too in my opinion.

Pros: Starts easily and runs reliably. Doesn't overheat and only a small part of the casing around the exhaust ever gets hot; that only gets warm so there's no risk of burns or over-heating other nearby objects and the generator can be put away immediately after use.Cons: The noise levels are far higher than I expected, especially when not in economy mode, my old generator was much quieter. Adding oil is difficult due to the positioning of the filler and the tiny dipstick; this is attached to the filler cap and has to be screwed in then out to check progress, due to being so short it's very easy to overfill.

These little units are fantastic value for the price. I've now had my hands on three of them, one from another seller which got stolen, and two from nassboards, one of which was a replacement they offered to send after mine developed an issue about 11 months in (first one lasted over 3 years before it was pinched).The output on all three I've had has been clean, so the inverter boards do a decent job, no real audible buzzing from speakers or anything like that. Be careful not to over fill the oil tho, which is easy done on this model.I would also like to praise the customer support I got from nassboards when it came to troubleshooting and replacement parts. They always answered me very quickly, and I was amazed when they offered to replace my unit so close to the end of its warranty when I asked for some troubleshooting advice. You just can't ask for more than that.If the replacement is anything like my first one (I think these are all the same thing from a Chinese factory) it should hopefully last a good number of years at least if looked after. Overall great value genny!

The media could not be loaded. As soon as I fill it with fuel, it starts leaking continuously.

Once filled with the supplied oil started first time (when we had read the instructions!!) Very quiet and was used initially to run an embroidery machine demonstrating at a local outdoor show. Also used to start a car with a flat battery with the supplied leads. Recommended with the best combination of power and price we could find.

I was a dubious to begin with.....this was my first outdoor generator and some of the reviews suggested that this was a noisy product and unreliable. I totally disagree. You will never find a silent generator, they don't exist!This product is well constructed and portable enough for lightweight glamping. I would suggest a leisure battery to charge during the day as not to upset other campers in the evening. It's noise levels are quiet enough to have a conversation whilst standing next to it. Easy to start and maintain and comes with clear instructions.If I try to think of one negative, it would be the lack of a fuel level indicator. But, hey! If it stops, add more fuel!!