Aceup Energy - 4500W 223CC Inverter Generator, Gas Generator for Camping, Home Use, EPA Compliant

Never cranked

Version being reviewed: I could not find model numbers that separate the different models, The one I have has a backlit LCD display and a L5-30R twist lock receptacle. I bought this to be a backup to my current 5 year old generator. Shipping was on time and the product arrived undamaged. They changed the padding in the box to dense phone, not bubble plastic seen in videos here or on Youtube. Since this is an open frame generator, it was very easy to add and change oil during the initial setup and break-in. The online manual does not match this model and there are no break-in instructions for those who haven't done this before. There are many resources online for performing generator break-in and as with all small engines, it is the most important procedure you can that greatly affects the life of a small engine. After adding gas and oil, turning over the engine several times to get everything lubed with the knob turned to the 'off position', this generator started on the first pull. Testing: Not all generators handle ECO mode correctly so the first thing I did was test ECO mode under an inductive load. Keep in mind that running Motors using ECO mode is not recommended by the manufacture and my testing would be considered extreme and not something anyone should do normally. ECO mode testing: Test #1: Shop vac: Startup amps: 15a Running Amps:10a. As expected, the voltage sagged a little during startup but the generator responded and the shop vac worked without any issues except for it moving around as I mentioned before. Test #2: Sinewave conformity with Victron Multi-plus II Inverter Charger. Anyone that has these devices knows how picky they are when it comes to AC sources. Under ECO mode, total load 20amps (with charging), this generator performed better than my generator. Response time is fast and voltage sag is well within a reasonable range, enough so that the inverters didn't go into assist mode. While ECO mode does make it a lot quieter when not under a load, it moves around quite a bit on it's own under load. If placed on a driveway, it could end up tipping over if vibration on the rubber feet causes it to move into the grass. placement and supervision is very important until you know how this behaves. If you run this without Eco mode, it doesn't seem to have this problem but supervision and placement are still important. The noise level is well above what I expected being an inverter generator, it is quite loud at 50% load but when you need it, it won't be louder than the neighbors generator so it won't matter. I'm very happy with this purchase, especially at this price point.

Motor ran good...stopped making electricity after 2 weekends. Amazon treated me good on the return.

Generator not working after first use.

Update Customer service was quick to respond and gave me a solution. Haven't used the generator yet but back to happy! Was excited to receive, but I ordered with wheel kit and oil, only got the wheel kit. Now I have to go through the manufacturer for support. Yes i could go and just buy some oil locally but i already purchased it technically so i will wait and see. Will give updated review depending on results.