Blue Max GEN4000B 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP 4-Stroke OHV Gas Powered Generator
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Blue Max GEN4000B 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP 4-Stroke OHV Gas Powered Generator
Customer Review: So Far so good...
Summary: 1 Stars
I read all the reviews before I bought this and most were good. It turned out to be a timely purchase as an ice storm hit two weeks after my purchase and my son did not have power for 5 days. I gave the Blue Max to him still in the box. Turns out there were NO Instructions but being mechanically inclined this was not a problem-only how much oil to use. The machine performed well not as loud as some but not as quiet as some much higher priced Honda's. The generator stopped once for low oil but once he refilled the oil it did fine for the rest of the use. My son did say he thought it might be leaking a few drops of oil from somewhere. This concerns me but the fact that it ran fine for five straight days makes me think the oil may be a small issue. I would say this is almost a consumable generator as the cost of doing much repair would outweigh its value.
UPDATE: I HAVE STARTED THE GENERATOR PERIODICALLY BUT NOW THE MOTOR RUNS BUT IT DOES NOT GENERATE ELECTRICITY.I SUSPECT POOR QUALITY WORK IN THE GENERATOR. LOOKS NEW BUT....I WOULD NOT BUY ANOTHER. I AM LOOKING FOR ANOTHER GENERATOR NOW-BUT I WILL NOT SHOP AMAZON FOR IT.
Customer Review: Great Generator-Great price-Well built.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am pleased with the workmanship of this product. I didn't have any problems mentioned in other reviews. Packaging was great for starters, filled the thing with oil and gas.
I was sitting on my stool looking it over I grabbed the rope and gently pulled and it came to life on the first easy pull, choke is in a good spot and had no problem with the pulling of the rope even though it is behind the metal plate, I had planned to do like one guy did and drill a hole in that plate for easier pull but I don't believe it to be a problem after all. Seems much quieter than I expected too. For being new it started on first pull which amazed me to no end. I believe the price is fair also. I am glad they included the adapter plugs also. Thanks Amazon for another great product. I didn't like that there is only one picture of this great generator on the web so I will be uploading pics of it soon after our camping trip this weekend. Also the pic shown is incorrect, the pull cord is mounted different than mine.
Kelly
Customer Review: Best Generator for the money!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
We got notified by email that this Generator was on sale ($234) at the time. We needed a generator due to our home being off the beaten path. it seems every time the wind blows our town loses power so we bought this, and received it three days later. At the price I expected a lower quality unit. I was surprised to find it in perfect working condition, and not a scratch on it. I know some people had said their units were damaged in shipping, but I guess we were lucky. We live in Maine, and this is the only power we had during the recent ice storm for five days. it runs Great! Just got done using it once again for two days straight, and I'm happy to say at this point (One Year) it runs and starts just like the day I got it. Thanks so much for this unit!!!! The only complaint I have is there isn't any 220/240 outlet, and this unit is strong enough to run 220/240. On the plus, put the choke on always to start, and you should have one pull one start - it's not even much of a pull to start it really!Customer Review: An economical choice
Summary: 4 Stars
As I write this, the Blue Max generator has been running for four straight days since the high winds took out power for most of southern New Hampshire on Feb. 25, 2010. It does what it's supposed to do and has paid for itself by keeping my basement from flooding by providing power to my sump pump. I suggest spending another $300-400 to hire a licensed electrician to put in a transfer switch so you can conventiently use this to take care of your refrigerator, lights in the living room and bedroom. Had I to do it over, I would opt for a unit with 220volts to run my submersible well pump.
You need to buy a wheel kit. This unit is too heavy to move around conveniently. The directions that come with it are terrible (were written by someone in China using a chinese/english dictionary.) Write your own directions for the starting process and tape them to the unit in sealed baggie. Keep a can of starting ether around if you have trouble getting it going.
Customer Review: Avoid this generator-if you know what is good for you
Summary: 4 Stars
I am very pleased with the mechanical aspects of this generator. Usually one pull is all it takes and the generator is off running. I have had minor problems with the generator such as the pull cord breaking and lately the muffler going bad. When you consider the use it is minor indeed. My problem is with BLUE MAX and their lack of customer service or rather no customer service at all. The email message they give on the website does not work and their telephone message box is always full. So forget about leaving a message and waiting on them to return the call. it is not going to happen. If you need replacement parts or need to speak to Blue Max about an item you are in trouble. Although, this is a good generator it pays to purchase locally or use a retailer that can service your generator. Local distributors will not touch this generator because it is not distributed by them. You get what you pay for. Take it from the nose that knows. Buyer beware.