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Generac Guardian Series™ 5505 - 17kW Essential Circuit Standby Generator System (Aluminum Enclosure)

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Generac Guardian Series™ 5505 - 17kW Essential Circuit Standby Generator System (Aluminum Enclosure)
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Emergency

Style

Standby (Air Cooled)

Run Watts

17,000 Rated Watts

Voltage

120/240 Single-Phase

Fuel

LP/Natural Gas

Engine

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Generac Guardian Series™ 5505 - 17kW Essential Circuit Standby Generator System (Aluminum Enclosure)


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  • 100-Amp Indoor Automatic Transfer Switch w/ 16 Circuits included
  • Pre-wired External Connection Box
  • 30' Pre-Wired Conduit From Transfer Switch To Generator
  • 2' Pre-Wired Conduit From Transfer Switch To Main Panel
  • Composite Mounting Pad
  • Emergency Standby Power Generator
  • Designed for homes
  • Runs off natural gas or LP fuel source
  • Whisper-Test™ low speed exercise mode
  • Reduces sound level from 66 to 60 d(B)A during weekly exercise
  • Generac OHVI V-TWIN Air-Cooled Engine
  • Maximizes engine "breathing" for increased fuel efficiency
  • Two Line LCD Digital Controller
  • Allows for simple user interface for ease of operation
  • Automatic Exerciser
  • Allows generator to run a self-test every 7 days
  • Weather Protected Aluminum Enclosure
  • Shelters generator from weather and reduces exterior noise
  • Built-in Battery Charger
  • Battery Sold Separately

Specifications

5505
specs product image PID-1823
Overview
Weight
535 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
3 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
48 Inches
Product Width
25 Inches
Product Height
29 Inches
UPC
696471055054
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
17000 Watts
Surge Watts
17000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
16000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
17000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
183 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.61 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
71 Amps
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
66 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Included)
Transfer Switch Amperage
100-Amps
Max Circuits
16
Battery
Not Included (525 CCA)
Enclosure
Aluminum
A/C Ton Rating
5-Tons
Mounting Pad
Composite (Included)
Transfer Switch Style
Pre-Wired (16-Circuit)
ATS Poles
2 Poles
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac
HP
32 HP
CC
992 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Transfer Switch Circuits
15A 120V
5
20A 120V
5
20A 240V
1
40A 240V
1
50A 240V
1

Reviews

(3)
Generac Guardian 5505 Reviews & Ratings
Generac Refuses To Back Their Product
By Robert B. 
Montgomery, Texas
Review Posted 06/29/2013 
I purchased a 16KW Generac for my new home and 2 months after hooking up the unit hurricane Ike struck the Houston area. My backup generator ran for 3-4 hours and shut down so I was without power for 3 days. The oil heat sensor was defective on the brand new generator. Since then I have replaced the starter, sator, battery, and the generator will not start automatically when we lose power. Apparently the choke is not working and Generator will only provide new parts if found defective on this 5 year old unit. I must pay the analysis fee to determine the problem ($300 - 500) plus the cost of labor to fix the unit. I have spent as much on repairs in the past 5 years to buy a brand new generator. I wrote the president of Generac two years ago requesting a replacement unit for this lemon and didn't even receive a response. I would have paid a reduced fee for a new unit. Is this the type of company you wish to trade with?
Robert B. Does Not Recommend This
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Rating Breakdown
Features
2/5
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Quality
1/5
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Performance
1/5
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Value
1/5
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Pros:
Totall Unreliable
Cons:
Unreliable, Extremely Loud
Great Equiptment
By Steph Rudisill 
Muncie, Indiana
Review Posted 12/29/2009 
I purchased this in Oct. 2009 for backup power and have already used in twice in Indiana.

It provides great peace of mind. When the power goes out, it kicks right in within 10 seconds!

It's a wonderful product at a good price.
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5/5
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5/5
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5/5
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Value
5/5
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Verified Buyer
Glad to have peace of mind
By Michael Perkins 
Cummington, Massachusetts
Purchased 07/09/2009 | 
Review Posted 11/09/2009 
I purchased a Generac 5505 earlier this summer following a winter plagued with power losses and a horrific ice storm in Massachusetts.

The generator was packaged as described, and installed. I have yet to loose power since the installation, but according to my electrician the package was easy to put together.

The generator exercises itself once a week and it's very quiet. Glad to have the peace of mind!
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