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PowerBoss 30480 - 1850 PowerBoss Portable Generator

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30480

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Features

Grade

Recreational

Style

Portable

Run Watts

1,850 Rated Watts

Surge Watts

1,850
Starting Watts

Fuel

Gasoline

Engine

Robin Subaru

  • A Compact Portable Generator
  • Ideal for camping and other recreational events
  • 4-HP Subaru OHV Engine
  • Provides long life, less noise, and great fuel efficiency
  • 1.3-Gallon Fuel Tank
  • Provides up to 6.5 hours of run time under 1/2 load
  • Circuit-Breaker Protected Control Panel
  • Provides added safety during operation

Specifications

Plug Types
12-Amp DC (Cigarette Adapter)
NEMA 5-15R (Wall-Type)
30480
specs product image PID-5342
Overview
Assembly Required
No
Weight
74 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
21 Inches
Product Width
15 Inches
Product Height
19 Inches
UPC
011675304805
Product Specs
Voltage
120 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
1850 Watts
Surge Watts
1850 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
15 Amps
Tank Size
1.3 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
6.5 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Plastic
Fuel Gauge
Yes
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.
Not Measured by Manufacturer
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
No
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Max Circuits
1
Grade Type
Recreational
Engine
Engine Brand
Robin Subaru
Starting System
Recoil Start
HP
4 HP
Consumer Engine Warranty
1 Year
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
No
Plugs
12-Amp DC - Cigarette Adapter
1
NEMA 5-15R - Wall-Type
1

Reviews

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PowerBOSS 30480 Reviews & Ratings
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By Mark L. 
Saint Paul, Kansas
Purchased 12/17/2014 | 
Review Posted 01/08/2015 
have purchased three of these units, one for each of my two sons and one for me. third unit was damaged during transport and PED replaced it: very satisfied service with PED.
Mark L. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
4/5
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Value
5/5
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By Frank Homme 
hallandale, Florida
Purchased 12/14/2014 | 
Review Posted 01/05/2015 
I am not satisfied. they do not work well. The generator is not constant - the speed always changes. My generator is in Quebec, Canada. Do you have a place where I can send it for repairs in Canada?
Frank Homme Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Sorry you're not satisfied with the generator. Unfortunately we don't do repairs, but you can try contacting the manufacturer for further help.

The generator comes with a 1 year warranty, and the engine has its own 1 year warranty. If you need any help from us in contacting the manufacturer to get this fixed, please give us a call.
Alberto, the Portable Generator Expert
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Rating Breakdown
Features
4/5
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Quality
1/5
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Performance
1/5
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Value
5/5
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Great Value, Check the Choke
By Dennis H. 
Louisiana, Missouri
Purchased 08/29/2014 | 
Review Posted 11/13/2014 
I bought this generator to run a paint sprayer for an outlying shed. The price was a good value, and I thought the Subaru engine would be fairly trouble free.

Just to be different, I read the manual. Mainly, I wanted to learn oil type and capacity. When it was ready, I set the choke and started it up. It started on the second pull and ran smoothly. I plugged a trouble light into the outlet to make sure it worked.

I loaded it up and set out for the shed. I mixed some paint, fired up the generator and set to work. Well, after about 5-10 minutes, the power cut out. The generator was purring away. I stared at it for awhile, but that didn't help. Then I realized the choke was still on. I flipped it off and the engine revved up.

The power came back and I accidentally sprayed one corner of it. Oops. I like this generator because it is great for small jobs. It is not heavy, well 50 pounds. It continues to start easily and operate reliably as I find more and more uses for it. As a side note, I read through the manual troubleshooting chart. It did not help with my problem.

I should also mention that the shipping company was very polite, friendly and professional. I had a last minute shipping request, and they could not have been more helpful.
Dennis H. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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great generator
By Jim M. 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Purchased 12/05/2013 | 
Review Posted 12/26/2013 
I have a place at Lake Texoma. I have needed the generator twice for 2 days. It works great. Thanks for the good service.
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Features
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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Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, Reliable, Easy To Store
First Impression Is Very Positive
By JD 
Renton, Washington
Review Posted 12/10/2013 
I ordered this generator on black Friday on a great sale and was not disappointed. Unfortunately there was no review information online for this model but the specs checked out and the price was right. The piece I wasn't sure on was what wattage it would actually support. Typically generators have a running and surge wattage, this guy only has one rating which appears to cover both. The delivery came by freight and it only took about 10 days. The box was in satisfactory condition and everything was in one piece.

After unpacking, I noticed the unit came prefilled with oil but needed to be topped off. I filled it up with gas, followed the starting instructions, and it started on the first pull! It has yet to be put to an extended run test, but I did connect a 1500 watt heater and ran it for about 5 minutes. Sound level is good, right at or below 70db even under moderate load. When I am able to run the generator for a few hours and put it through a full load test I will post any findings.
JD Recommends This
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Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Quiet, Exceeded Expectations, Fast, High Quality

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