• 5 stars: 8 (40%)
  • 4 stars: 8 (40%)
  • 3 stars: 4 (20%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
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Alejandro
Electric Starter motor problem

I need to replace the electric starter motor, but i can not found where to but it or the replacement part number

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Ron
Still pretty new, looks good so far

I've just had this a few days and am just doing the break-in right now. I'm running on propane and it starts and runs a charm. This is a very impressively built unit, seems very solid. A number of nice design features and inclusions. It exceeded my expectations. I will be using it only as an emergency generator during power failures. and it should be perfect for that. Really like how light it is compared to the old generator I was using, also much quieter. Of course the real review should be written five years from now after a big ice storm with the power out everywhere....

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Josean rivera
La compre nuevo y no prendio con la gasolina pero si con gas propano

Compre este generador y cuando lo saque de la caja seguí todos los pasos del manual, agregar el aceite y nivel adecuado, eche la gasolina y nunca prendio. Lo intente con gas propano y funciono pero hace demasiado ruido, no la senti callada como en la promosion el numero de serie es 2310304542

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Timothy Walker
Works as advertised!!!

Purchased this generator as a backup. Works extremely well love the dual fuel option, which is what prompted my purchase. The electric start feature is awesome as well.

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Mike
Made for camping

The generator was easy to set up. At the campsite it worked great, except remember the O2 sensor. Do NOT block the exhaust even slightly or it will shut off. Had in the bed of my truck and it vibrated to the tailgate and ...

Also the propane hose leaks from the tank fitting no matter how tight you get it. Ordered a new one. Other that that it's great. Love the remote start.

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Allyn Roseboom
your remote start is no good

I bought this generator for the dual fuel and the remote start. The remote control feature will enter {sleep mode} after 12 hours of inactivity. To reset the remote feature, simply cycle the power switch off then on again. With this system you have to have the power go off every 12 hours. My unite is in my shed I have to go to the shed when the power goes off to start the unit, witch makes the remote useless. This is a very bad design. I keep a battery tender on the battery at all times, so the battery want run down. PULSAR SHOULD FIX THIS

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matt
Compact and quiet

Ok just started to do the break-in procedure. The GOOD: It's fairly quiet under load. Side panels come off easily. Easy to move around and store. Remote start (haven't tried it yet). Dual fuel.

Sips gas at half load. The NOT IDEAL BUT ACCEPTABLE: I don't like how the hour/voltage/watts/amps meter cycles thru without being able to select one or the other and have it stay up on the display. The battery is tiny! It won't last long in cold weather without a trickle charger on it. Everything is stuffed in behind covers but that's to be expected with a closed frame generator so not a big deal. DEALBREAKERS: None really. You get what you paid for.I think it's a good price for a good generator. It's no $4000 Honda or Generac but I hope it continues to run good and do the trick to keep my house warm and my frozen food frozen this winter. I may update this after I see how it handles this winter in Maine. I hear the customer service is pretty good, but hopefully I won't need it!

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MaJent1
No serious problems

The electric start stopped working within a few time running it. But it still starts up manually and I've not had any serious problems with it, I've owned it for 6 months got it for my 18 ft travel trailer and use it mainly at night after work.

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MALENA MITE
COTIZACION GENERADOR DE 7500-punto de entrega

quiero precio

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Michael Whaley
Starter issues after about 10 uses

Generator runs and starts easily manually BUT! After about 10 remote starts the electric start quit working entirely! I bought this generator then of last November. Prior to the electric start completely quitting I also noted that on a couple occasions, when the engine did not start, the starter disengaged but did not stop spinning requiring me to switch the control panel off. I have contacted Pulsar and a now that they have all my purchase info and the serial number, a case is supposed to be opened. I have also noted that each morning I had to start the unit locally before the remote start/stop would work for the day. It acts as though there is a timer that prevents remote start after a prolonged period, 10 hrs, of not running. We shall see. I bought this unit to replace my electric start Predator 3500 that was a little too small and did not have remote start but the 3500 has worked flawlessly for 3 years now. Hopefully this generator gets fixed and starts to work as well as the one it was suppose to replaced. This rating is low because the one thing I really wanted is not working. Everything else is working well.

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Charles Allaire
Packs a lot for the buck

Works very well under heavy load. Easy to setup. VERY easy to change oil without a mess (Well thought simple design). Consumption is on the mildly high side in comparison to Honda EU7000is (I own both). Remote/Automatic start seems to work well for now... we'll see later what happens during winter (-25°C). Both gasoline and propane (And the switching in between -> when OFF) are working flawlessly. Less heavy to handle in comparison with ... but that lacks of weight is easily explainable: a LOT of plastic in the structure is present where it might have been better off to use metal. That amount of structural "cheap plastic" creates "warps" (e.g. back cover) in different sections; that is no good but not a show stopper. Such a part was freely floating inside as 2 screws used to hold it were off (And also floating). This in turn created an issue with the CO sensor... speaking of the devil: it is VERY sensitive (Too sensitive for my taste) so make sure to run it outside "in the field" and not inside (VERY DANGEROUS, do not do it!). Lastly, the exhaust pipe anchor for the spark arrestor (2 screw holes mounted via a 2 WEAK solders) is EASILY broken if you plan to route the fumes outside a closed environment (NOT recommended). If you do, don't use metal hose/tubes. Use the more expensive silicone/fibreglass flexible hose. The filling hole for the gasoline could have been a bit bigger and speaking of bigger, so could be the tank; a five-gallon (20 liters) tank would have great. All in all, it looks like a VERY good investment for the $$$, albeit it's far from being perfect.

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David Peden
great generator and great product support

Bought a PDGA70BiSCO generator for a home backup for its dual fuel and its 240 volt capability to power the well pump if needed. First generator had an automatic choke issue. Wouldn't choke itself for cold starts. Pulsar promptly sent me a carburetor for me to swap out as a closeby repair facility was not available and I was more than capable to do the job. It proved to be a control unit issue. I was sent a prepaid return authorization and then a replacement unit was promptly sent out which starts and works perfectly. Sometimes even new items can develop unanticipated problems (just look at new cars). I applaud their customer support and follow thru. This is a well constructed, easy to service/maintain unit. It's quiet and produces minimal vibration. Sounds more like an idling midsized scooter rather than a wound out lawnmower. No regrets with this purchase!

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roddie evans
PGDA70BiSCO review

after 8 hours run time oil change not real simple but O.K. start -stop button must be released to work weird but O.K. machine will not output 120 volts while voltage selector switch is on 120/240 volts not a typo as customer service says this would be a deal breaker if i had known this may be why it was on sale at home depot telescoping handle does not come out after 1 mouth unit will not start using recoil starter if battery is not connected this is a real bummer for something that is mostly used in an emergece will it start with the recoil if battery dead no answer from customer service never able to make contact on phone but email works O.K. hope machine works O.K. when i really need it which is often in the piney hills of la.

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Gregory
Electric start wont work

Generator is great but after i needed it again the eclectic start quit. It'll start by pull cord no problem battery is fully charged too. All the button does is light up click a little but no start.. not good for a new generator.

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TDLANDERS
Best quite bang for the buck

This generator runs a 30amp 240v transfer switch with no problems and is very good on gas compared to my conventional generator of the same size.

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William Rivera
Battery Dead after 2 months of use

I love this generator at the beginning. But the battery is dead and will not charge . How can I recharge of fix this issue.

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Glen Collier
Good Value for the $$. Many Extra Features - Pulsar PGDA70BiSCO

The Dual Fuel Pulsar PGDA70BiSCO 7.25 KW Inverter Generator

I have not written many reviews before, so I’ll do my best to give a candid view of this generator to help others make purchase decisions. I have tried to purchase a 7KW+ dual fuel, inverter generator for about 6 months and have looked at most of those in the market. I want a generator for Stand-By, Emergency Use power only. Previously, I have owned many Champion Dual Fuel Inverter Generators including the 2500-watt, 3400-watt and the 4500-watt (which is only 3150 on propane.) My next generator must have enough power to power two 12,000 BTU portable air conditioners (that would also be brought out of storage) AND the rest of the TVs, computers and networking equipment in the house in case of an emergency. The amount of power needed is determined by looking at a chart of total energy usage in our house using an Emporia energy monitor. This chart shows a peak energy usage of 4.25KWH on an HOURLY basis.

The energy monitor INCLUDES powering the outside 5-ton A/C running on a Texas day. We have natural gas for the Heating, Laundry Dryer, Water Heater and Stove.

In an emergency, the air conditioner, hot tub and the House Main circuit breakers would be opened, taking the house off the grid and the air conditioner & hot tub off the house wiring. Then the 5.5KW generator can be plugged into the house wiring and supply sufficient power to run everything else. The graph says a 5.5KW generator could run everything (including the 5-ton A/C), but the generator would not be able to supply enough power for the startup surge of a 5-ton air conditioner. This is an average 4 bedroom, 3 bath house with lots of electronics in it.

Depending on the circumstances I may never need the generator, or I might find myself running the house on it for several weeks. The type of fuel it uses is very important. Propane can store basically FOREVER but gasoline cannot. Gasoline ages and gets “yucky” if left in a lawn mower or generator for a long time and it will gum up a carburetor. I never intend to use gasoline in the generator – it should be powered by propane only. Also desired is inverter technology because it is much quieter than a convention generator. Our neighborhood has many small lots and houses relatively close together, and a conventional generator would really annoy the neighbors.

There are several very similar dual-fuel, inverter generators in the 7-8KW range with only rear wheels and around 320cc engines. I think they are all made in China and private labeled for import into the US. I also think they are pretty much the same unit, even though one lists its engine as being 10cc more than the others. They ALL have 5500 watts listed as the available power when powered by propane. Given that, it is important to see how many places offer a particular brand of generator because of available service options in the future. Also, I noticed that when the big box stores offer products, their ‘people’ have already verified the depth of service and business dealings with a particular vendor.

I did purchase a 7+ KW dual fuel inverter generator from Costco when it was on sale for under $1000 dollars. When it arrived, I added oil, hooked it up and did a 5 hour burn in. Then I noticed the plastic housing panel around the exhaust pipe was broken at 4 of the 6 connection points. I called and reported it, so Costco sent another one. The day the replacement arrived; I was alerted to the UPS truck being out front when I heard a loud thud. I looked out the window and there was the replacement generator lying behind the truck. The UPS driver just shoved the approx. 130lb generator off a 4-foot drop. Upon inspection, it was also damaged. Both generators were taken back to Costco. Costco service said they would ship another one but I said not to, I am afraid it would come to the same demise.

Back in the ‘market’ to find a dual fuel, inverter generator. There was one on Amazon that I really wanted. It advertised a higher power rating than all the others. But it was only available on Amazon. I could not find it listed anywhere else. And I could not find an online operator’s manual for it. There was very little information on it other than the information listed on Amazon. It might be an Amazon private label without advertising it as a private label. If it were ever to get near the $1000 price point, I would pull the trigger and purchase it. Instead of lowering the retail price, they raised it $200. Amazon started advertising it with a $200 ‘coupon’ discount, which still made it $1399. The best price offered over the last 6 months was an additional 10% off which made it $1239.10. Unless I wait until Black Friday, I do not think they are going to lower the price below about $1240 for that unit. Almost all the similar units end up being about $1240.

I searched Amazon for all the 7-8KW dual fuel, inverter generators a...

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Dave Lang
Well Made but Some Advertised Features are Missing

I purchased this PGDA70BiSCO dual fuel generator at Home Depot , on sale for $999.00. This compact 7500 watt generator appears very well made and has clean, curved lines, not the typical clunky look you get with many generators.

The unit has 3 power outlet jacks: 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI, 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R), 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) as well as USB-C and USB-A jacks.

The remote electric start is nice and so are the USB-A and USB-C jacks. I confirm they will "Super Fast Charge" the current Samsung smart phones, for instance, so they provide at least 25 watts. The Carbon Monoxide sensor is a good feature too. This generator runs on gasoline or LPG (propane). There is no provision for natural gas. I tested with propane only.

The collapsible moving handle is well made of lightweight aluminum and functions well, making it easy to roll around this 118 Lb. generator. The Low Idle feature is great in that the generator runs slower and quieter until an increased load is detected. This will save fuel. There is a handy Digital Display Center. It does have minor issues to be mentioned later. It shows percentage of maximum load, Percentage of fuel remaining, Volts, Amps, Power in Kilowatts, and current run hours (NOT Total hours!). It also has LEDs for Overload, Power and Low Oil.

The generator has an automatic, timed electric start cycle. After holding the start button (or remote control button) for one second, there is a pause of a few seconds before the first electric start attempt is made. If it fails to start after 10 seconds, it pauses again and retries. On propane, the generator always took 3 tries of the starter before jumping to life. I did not try with gasoline. I also tried starting the generator using the pull cord. It took 5 or 6 pulls.

Both Neutral and Ground are bonded to the frame, despite some Pulsar misinformation saying "Neutral Floating". The provided owner's manual shows some different panel labels to the actual generator. The manual picture shows "Neutral Floating" on all power jacks but the actual generator says "Neutral Bonded to Frame".

The engine does not have an oil filter or magnetic drain plug to catch metal particles which is a negative. The acoustic foam and foam tape seals on the plastic panels are not high quality neoprene types, but cheaper polyurethane, and will most likely turn to dust with time.

The Owner's manual is pretty much useless and is basically an initial setup and starting procedures manual. The functions of various switches, sockets and digital meter is mentioned very briefly or not at all, and few or no details on how they work. Even the extendable, collapsible handle isn't mentioned.

There is a VOLTAGE selection switch on the front panel that says 120V ONLY or 120/240 V. Despite what Pulsar says in their advertising, videos and even in the owner's manual, I confirm that the PGDA70BiSCO DOES NOT supply both 120 & 240 Volts when the switch is set to 120/240 Volts! Only 240 Volts appears on the central L14-30R 4-pin 30 amp jack. All 120 Volt plugs are dead until you select 120V ONLY. Of course you then lose 240 Volts. I confirmed this with tech support who stated that the published specs and videos are incorrect. It's either 120 Volts OR 240 Volts but not both, they said. Very disappointing for my needs and misleading to say the least. This was one of the reasons I bought this generator over others.

Also, despite what Pulsar states, the digital hour meter DOES NOT show total time. It shows current run time, which is a pretty much useless. The meter resets to zero when you turn the generator off. How dumb is that? So much for timing oil changes or just knowing how much time the unit has run since new. Tech Support said that some of their other models have a switch to toggle between current run time or total time. Not this one. Speaking of the LCD meter, it continuously toggles through Voltage, Current in Amps, Power in Kilowatts and Run Time in tenths of an hour. If the mode switch is set to 120 Volts, the meter will show that voltage reading only. If set to 120/240V the meter briefly shows the 240 volt reading first, followed by the 120 volt reading for a longer duration. The meter does not show frequency as stated in the owner's manual or advertising. It would be nice if there was a HOLD button to stop toggling so one can monitor one parameter, say Amps or Watts for instance.

There is a vertical fuel meter on the digital display but it always showed ZERO fuel remaining. I only used propane, so perhaps that is why. Again, no mention of how to read the meter or if it only responds to gasoline. There is a vertical percentage percent of maximum power which did work.

When calling Tech Support to try to figure out why there was no 120 volt current in the 120/240V mode, I was on automatic hold for exactly 10 minutes before being asked to leave a phone number. I did this 3 times over a four hour period hoping I could talk to a live p...

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Scott Raymond
model# pgda70bisco

great generator

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Stephen E Ecuyer
EXCEPTIONAL GENERATOR

GENERATOR EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS ON FIRST USE, HAVE IT HOOKED UP DIRECTLY TO MY FUSE PANEL ON HOUSE. GENERATOR RAN 3 8,000 BTU WINDOW UNITS, 1 FREEZER, 1 REFRIDGERATOR FREEZER 5 CEILING FANS AND SEVERAL LIGHTS THRU OUT HOUSE, USED APPROXAMENTLY 3 GALLONS OF PROPANE OVER 7HR PERIOD. BEFORE I SHUT IT OFF I TURNED ON A 4TH 8,000 BTU WINDOW UNIT AND IT CARRIED LOAD EASILY. VERY HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE AND WOULD RECOMMEND UNIT..