Questions and Answers for Generac 5500-Watt Recoil Start Gas-Powered Portable Generator

A:  This unit has a 10 hour run time on a single tank of gas when operated on a 50% load.

A:  The GP5500 will run for 10 hours at half load.

A:  No, this item can't be converted to natural gas.

A:  No, we do not recommend converting or modifying this unit to run on natural gas as it will no longer be covered under the manufacturer warranty.

A:  No, this does not include a power cord.

A:  The Generac model 5939 generator does not include a power cord.

A:  Yes my 5500 came with a power cord

A:  No, it does not

A:  No, model #5939 does not come with a power cord.

A:  Yes it came with a power cord

A:  No. I used my generator during Hurricane Irma last year.. It was located on my back patio with various extension cords hooked up to it. Since then, I had a transfer switch coupled with my outside house circuit breaker panel. All I have to do to power the home is start the generator, turn off circuit breakers not needed, shut off the main power input switch to the circuit breaker panel, and engage the transfer switch. I have three air handlers in my 2 story house, but the generator will only power one of them. Also be advised that the more circuits you use, the faster the gasoline will be consumed in the generator.

A:  No - I double checked instructions and no requirement on the one I bought.

A:  No. It’s pull start but starts right up after the first pull. Great product.

A:  Nope. Pull start

A:  No. Manual pull rope start.

A:  No, this unit has a recoil pull start.

A:  Works for a window air conditioner. I don't have a heat pump, so can't answer that part of the question.

A:  yes to a portable a/c. 30 amps is the max you can power up with the generator. Just remember the more amps it is powering means more gas is consumed by the generator. No to running both of them at the same time.

A:  It would depend on the wattage.

A:  I bought this generator for my son. He has a well pump and we had the gen wired into a subpanel so he could run the cord from the generator into a plug attached to the outside of the house. The generator runs his well pump, septic alarms, fridge, lights, heat etc with no problem. He has had to use it a few times and it runs great!! I have a friend that's an electrician and he wired it to the subpanel. Make sure to use a professional!! Too much at stake for a Regular Joe to be messin' with electricity!

A:  This unit comes with a steel fuel tank.

A:  Sorry - I can't say with 100% certainty. However, it feels and sounds like metal.

A:  Yes, as the average 1/2 HP sump pump has a starting wattage of 2,220 watts.

A:  Absolutely. I run 2 refrigerators, a deep freeze, my garage door opener and 1/2 hp sump pump with plenty of power left over.

A:  Yep

A:  The 5940 has a higher capacity generator and is rated at 6500 watts vs the 5939 models' 5500 watts. Motors appear identical, but the higher wattage usage will burn more fuel per hour.

A:  The GP5500 (Model 5939-6) is rated at 5500 watts running load (6875 watt starting load) for use in the USA (49 states except California) The GP6500 (Model 5940-2) is rated at 6500 watts running load (8125 watt starting load) for use in the USA (49 states except California) Both models have one 120/240 VAC twist-lock outlet and four standard duplex 120vac outlets with a 20a circuit breaker for each pair of 120vac outlets. On the GP5500 (Model 5939-6), the 120/240 volt outlet is protected by two 25 vac circuit breakers. On the GP6500 (Model 5940-2), the 120/240 volt outlet is protected by two 30 vac circuit breakers.