Honeywell 1600-6065 1,600 Watt 99cc 4-Stroke OHV Portable Gas Powered Inverter Generator

I bought this unit nearly one year ago and today it still sits in the local generac / honeywell service dealer. Not only did the unit fail after about ten hours (would not start) it only had one real use.

When it failed, the dealer wanted to charge me to even look at it and then to pay for the warranty repairs / parts and have me seek my reimbursement from Generac / Honeywell. I refused and have been on the phone and emails with the factory since early August 2012 (It is now mid-October). Still no generator, no resolution and I am fed up and have requested a full refund.

I am / was a Generac fan with four purchased since 2000. This one was a disgrace to the Generac / Honeywell name. I am equally disappointed by their response for now nearly three months.

My suggestion as an owner I would not buy this unit.

I bought this generator to supplement a 1000watt inverter that I already had (also Honeywell). I time road races, so this is used to power the chip timing system, about 4 laptops, 2 large screen lcd monitors, and a printer. It handles that load well. I have not had any trouble starting it (have probably used it a half dozen times now). It was used in a heavy rain and had no problems. The only reason I held back a star was that it is noisy. I couldn't justify spending twice as much for a quieter Honda. As long as you have enough space, just bring along a 50' extension cord and keep the noise further away cheaper.

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update 10/05/2012 Finally found the oil leak was due to the cheap oil sensor. I call Generac waste of time they are not making this part yet. Solution I took the sensor and the generator to a machine shop they solve the problem after looking for an oil plug all over the country it has very unique nut thread measurements. Check oil periodically if there is no leaks no problem no oil sensor is need it. valve noise a was able to lower it adding a 25% of 20W50 truck oil to the recommended SAE 30W oil. It will run much better I am happier now, by the way if happen to you don't forget to check for nuts tighten. And do not use the 12 volt outlet unless for battery charging the voltage is 18v at low running and 24v at hi which will damage any 12v accessory good luck.

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I would have left a 0 rating if I could. Just finished the 5 hour break in period and this thing is leaking oil out of the top and bottom of the generator. Measured Db's and at 1 meter from the generator its 81db's, not quiet, not even close to quiet. Honda's are rated at 56db's. Don't waste your money if you want quiet.

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