UST GG1200 1,200 Watt 2.4 HP 79.5cc 4-Stroke OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator

Price : $219.99

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
1200 Watts Surge 1000 Watts Continuous Output 9 Hours of Run Time at 50% Load on a 1.5 Gallon Tank of Fuel Powerful 2.5 HP 79.5 cc 4 Stroke/Air Cooled OHV Engine AC Reset Recoil Starter Spark Arrest Type Muffler (2) 120-Volt AC Outlets (1) 12-Volt and 10 AMP DC Outlet AMP Rated Frequency: 60Hz Noise Rating: 67 dBA Rated Voltage: 120 Volts Power Factor: 0:1 (lag)
1200 Watts Surge - 1000 Watts Continuous Output. 9 Hours of Run Time at 50% Load on a 1.5 Gallon Tank of Fuel. Powerful 2.5 HP 79.5 cc 4 Stroke/Air Cooled OHV Engine. AC Reset Recoil Starter Spark. Arrest Type Muffler (2) 120-Volt AC Outlets (1) 12-Volt and 10 AMP DC Outlet. AMP Rated Frequency: 60Hz Noise Rating: 67 dBA Rated Voltage: 120 Volts Power Factor: 0:1 (lag).

Product Details

• Item Weight: 57 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 57 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001RCTD8A
• Item model number: GG1200
  

Product Features

• 1,200 Watts Surge/1,000 Watts Continuous Output
• 9 Hours of Run Time at 50% Load on a 1.5 Gallon Tank of Fuel
• Powerful 2.4 HP 79.5 cc 4 Stroke/Air Cooled OHV Engine
• (2) 120-Volt AC Outlets (1) 12-Volt and 10 AMP DC Outlet
• Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California

 

UST GG1200 1,200 Watt 2.4 HP 79.5cc 4-Stroke OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator

 

Customer Reviews

When I unpacked it, I just put oil and fuel in the engine, followed the simple directions and it started right up. I quickly opened the choke and it "hunted" for a minute before settling down as it warmed up; that wouldn't have happened if I'd gradually opened the choke as it warmed up. No problem, I could've plugged in an electrical load right away and it would've settled down. I found it will continuously power a 1500W heater without complaint, though obviously that's not recommended. It's got plenty of reserve, though, at its rated 1000W capacity. The whole thing's made in China, including the engine that looks to me like a copy of an OHV Tecumseh. With it running outside under load I can hear it all through the house, sounding about like a push mower. It would be a bit loud for running at night in a quiet campground. My intended use for it is for an emergency heat source for a pet in case of a winter power outage, so noise isn't an issue for me. I think this is a dandy little generator for light duty, at a very good price.

I recently purchased a UST model GG1200, 1200w generator. After unpacking the unit it was examined for damage and none was found. I noticed that the generator now includes a hour meter which is good for keeping track of run time and when to do maintenance.
The generator was filled with oil and ½ gallon of Marathon ethanol free gasoline premixed with STA-BIL fuel stabilizer. The generator started on the third pull and was allowed to run with a 100w lamp as a load. After a few minutes, the engine began to become noisy and sounded like it had marbles bouncing around in it.
The generator was stopped and examined to find the source of the noise. When slowly rotating the crankshaft, I noted that when each valve passed through its maximum opening point, a click was heard. Also, when the exhaust valve passed the compression release nipple on the camshaft, it made a much louder click as the valve closed on the compression stroke. As the engine reaches operating temperature, the valve clearance increases resulting in the valve train becoming excessively noisy. At 7 meters, the noise level was measured at 72 dBa, and the valve train noise was louder than the exhaust noise. Also noted was the voltage output would fluctuate up and down about 6 volts as noted on the voltmeter, and the 100w lamp could be seen flickering. Evidently it has some problems that need to be repaired.
I called IMS and explained the problems with the generator. I was told to return it to where I purchased it. The fuel and oil was drained, the fuel system hot air purged for 2 hours, and returned to the store.
This is an important note about the warranty on this generator. It is a limited parts only,no labor, warranty valid for a period of 1 year or 60 hours, whichever comes first. Most advertisements for this generator only mention the 1 year warranty, but not the 60 hours as stated in the manual.