Briggs & Stratton 40236 15,000-Watt Bi-Fuel Standby Generator with 100 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch | 
 enlarge | Brand: Briggs & Stratton
Category: Home Improvement
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Rating:  1 reviews
Color: Storm Grey
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 550
Dimensions (in): 48.7 x 33.7 x 31.6
Model: 40236
UPC: 011675402365
EAN: 0011675402365
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| Features:
| • | 15,000-watt bi-fuel standby generator powered by durable Briggs & 895cc Vanguard engine | | • | 100 amp automatic transfer switch for ready-to-go power | | • | Enough power to run two 4-ton central air conditioners | | • | Computer-friendly internal voltage regulator protects sensitive electronic equipment | | • | Measures 48-by-33-by-30-1/2 inches (LxWxH); weighs 480 pounds; 4-year warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Review
The Briggs & Stratton EmPower 15,000-watt bi-fuel standby generator is fully equipped to keep most of your home essentials running when the grid goes down. Powered by a durable Briggs & Stratton 895cc Vanguard engine, and featuring a 100 Amp automatic transfer switch, this EmPower generator offers 15,000 watts of running power and 18,500 surge watts on liquid propane (14,000 running watts and 17,000 surge watts on natural gas), providing you with continuous power you'll need in an emergency. 
See the video on how Briggs & Stratton EmPower generators can protect your family. | 
The generator sits along the side of your house, providing you with continuous power during outages. | With advanced electronics features, this EmPower generator will detect a utility power outage and automatically start the generator whether you are home or away. Because it runs on clean burning natural gas or liquid propane, you won't have to worry about the long lines at the gas station during emergencies. An AC power control module lets you run up to two four-ton central air systems in addition to other essential items while protecting against overload. Whether you are home or away, this generator will keep you up and running smoothly during a power outage. A special cold weather feature keeps the generator heated up when the temperature drops, ensuring smooth starting and efficient engine operation, no matter what the conditions are outside. To assure that your system is running at optimal performance at all times, the generator includes diagnostic alerts with low oil shutdown, engine overspeed, low voltage, low battery voltage, high oil temperature, and transfer switch fault features. A computer-friendly internal voltage regulator will keep your sensitive electronic equipment, such as computers and video devices, safe from surges. And with its rugged design features, you'll never have to worry about your outdoor weather conditions. The generator features exclusive Sound Shield Technology to keep operational noise to a minimum. The system's outdoor enclosure features engineered air passages, an automotive-style exhaust system and acoustic foam dampeners, as well as professional rust proofing and premium Storm gray automotive paint for maximum durability and all-weather protection. For added convenience, a maintenance kit is included, which includes a special UL air filter, pre-cleaner, spark plugs, oil filter, and synthetic oil. This space saving generator measures 48-by-33-by-30.5 inches (LxWxH), weighs 480 pounds and is backed by a 4-year warranty. The included transfer switch measures 12-by-6-by-16 inches and weighs 24 pounds. The Briggs & Stratton OHV engine that powers the generator is designed to provide extra torque that helps the generator deliver higher wattage power so you have stand-by power exactly when you need it. For more information about torque, visit the Briggs & Stratton Web site. Click here to find the Briggs & Stratton service center near you.
Product Description
Provides maximum home standby power. Unit exercises every 7 days to ensure readiness during a power outage. Runs on gas. U.S.A. Engine: Vanguard 895cc, Rated Watts LP (kW): 15,000, Rated Watts NG (kW): 14,000, Surge Watts LP (kW): 18,500, Surge Watts NG (kW): 17,500, Volts: 120/240, Start Type: Automatic, Phase: Single, Noise Level (dB): 65, Transfer Switch: Yes, Fuel Type: Liquid Propane or Natural Gas, Enclosure: Yes, Battery Required: Yes, Battery Included: No, Auto Shutdown: Low Oil,, Safety Alerts: Fail to Start, Engine Overspeed, Low Frequency, Low Voltage, Low Battery, High Oil Temperature, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 48 x 33 x 30 1/2
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| Customer Reviews:
A very nice unit...well built! September 28, 2007
J. McQueen (NC United States)
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
I purchased this home standby generator(HSBG) just in case we get hit by a hurricane which is not too farfetched on NC's east coast. Anyone who purchases this HSBG or any other should be certain to get quotes from a licensed electrician and your gas company. I failed to do this and was suprised at the cost! Electrician...$1000. 125gal. in ground propane tank + install to HSBG...$1230. Yearly service contract on HSBG...$400/yr(electrician works for a company that sells and installs generators). So do your homework!
The first thing I noticed about the unit was it's build quality. It definitely looks the part of a piece of heavy duty equipment! Although, the package came with a 100 amp transfer swith I sold it and purchased the B&S 200 amp w/ACCM switch because my house has a 200 amp panel box in the garage. The 100amp would have worked but, the electrician would have had to add a "piggyback" box...more labor cost. Once the unit was installed the electrician "killed" the power to the house and in about 10 secs. the B&S started without a hitch! It's loud outside, more like swirling wind, but inside it's not bad at all. My home has 2 2 ton units, but the electrician did not wire the B&S AC control module because it required a little more labor and really wasn't needed. Once it started he told me to turn off the upstairs unit, but for about 5-10 minutes it was running both with no apparent strain. He programmed it to "exercise" every Saturday @ 12:45pm. Like clock-work it fires up everytime and runs for 20 minutes...no effects to the home's power.
Although, the total cost of the unit, 200 amp switch, install and service contract was about $8200 I feel satisfied with the purchase because so far it's donw what it was advertised to do. But, the real test will come when we there's a hurricane. That's when the "rubber meets the road"! To date I have no doubts that it will perform...NICE UNIT!!!
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