I've called them a few times for parts over the years. They've always sent me stuff for free. I have 4 generators and they sent me high altitude jet kits for each at no charge. I will continue buying their stuff, my current generators have never failed me.

I’ve been using Champion generators since 2014. My unit is model 100155, originally dual fuel, but put a natural gas kit on it. I have used to through multiple hurricanes (most recently lost power for over a week in Houston) and the great Texas freeze. With minimal maintenance (oil change once a year or as needed, changed the spark plug once, cleaned air filter twice) it has run and never let me down. I recommend Champion to everyone.

Glad to hear it, good luck 👍

That’s a good idea too 👍

Yeah I initially was going to purchase an designated breaker box for the generator, however, the interlock does the job. Don’t forget to get an soft start for your AC! It really pay for itself 👍🏼💡

Thanks for the comment! I did look into the other Champion you mentioned but it didn’t have the 50 amp welder plug I was wanting. Although I may not use it much, I figured I would get one with that plug and save a little money too. 👍

I have the 100520, the model before this one. I was looking at the Duromax you are talking about, if you do a YT search, a guy was plugging some things in and only got to about 4 or 5k watts and it was tripping the overload.

The main reason I used the twist lock plug is the ease of installation with the transfer switch. Since it came as a kit with the plug for the outside of the house, I went that route. I think for what I’ll be using it for, there wont be any issues of not having enough power. Good luck and thanks for watching 👍

Thanks. I would guess it may struggle to power a whole home. Although I was considering the option of changing my set up from the 10 breaker panel that I added and going to a transfer switch at the meter. I would like to have the ability to run more on my home than 10 breakers…

@@kevshomesteadhi-jinks4071 OK cool… thank u so much for that information, the only reason I wanted to purchase that one because of the inverter. Mainly because of the noise…

NO!

*Exactly one grounded neutral is needed*. The house already has that, so for home use, the generator neutral must not be grounded to the generator frame. But if he goes out in a field to weld, that required ground must be done at the generator.

I guess I could see that being beneficial but I can’t say that I’ve ever done it. I’ve only really had it under load a few times and all other times I just run it to keep the battery and everything in good shape. Maybe not a bad tip though 👍

This unit does not have the “Para-link” plugs like some of their other units.

@@kevshomesteadhi-jinks4071 ok thank you

I only have about 25 hours on mine. Sorry to hear about yours

Good question. It’s a 14-50 plug that says 50 amp but according to the website it’s 30.2 running amps for 240V like you mentioned as well.

No. 50 amps times 240 volts = 12,000 watts, and this model is only rated to produce 9,000. Obviously, it's very useful for loads that don't need max current from that outlet (virtually all 240 VAC loads).

I’ve had no issues in 2 years. I run about once a month and will be getting a trickle charger soon too just to be safe.

You have to disconnect the fuel line from the tank and then remove the fuel tank from the top. It’s bonded on the top corner under the fuel tank so you just remove that connection. It doesn’t have the most clear instructions for doing so but not hard to do.

Why do you want a floating neutral? My Gen inlet is connected to the main panel outside and is grounded inside the panel. Would I need to do anything to the gen with my setup?

This is a helpful article to explain a little better than I can do in the comments. 👍 www.electronicshub.org/bonded-neutral-vs-floating-neutral/

@@kevshomesteadhi-jinks4071 thanks!

@@troyd.521Because your house has a bonded neutral at the main panel. You DO NOT want your neutral bonded at both locations. Parallel paths if there’s a fault. Breakers may not trip.

Thanks for the compliments! I couldn’t say for sure on your question to be honest… I’ve heard of that being done but I’ve never done it myself. Sorry I can’t help with more info. Thanks for watching 👍

I am trying to decide between the champion 10000 watt and 9000 w/ inverter for whole house backup. I have a 3 ton ac unit, gas water heater, gas stove, and gas furnace, normal everything else in a 2200 sq ft home. I think both would be great options but am deciding between the extra 1000 watts or the inverter with sine wave. Any thoughts? Thanks!

I’ve always been partial to inverter generators for the clean power and I think they’re a little more efficient. At least for home power and electronics. That’s just my opinion…

Thank you! I just called champion and they said they’re non inverter units are safe for electronics and if they get to an unsafe thd level they automatically shut off….thought that was interesting. Thanks for your advice!

Yeah I’d say it probably has enough power to do more than 10 breakers 👍

So far so good 👍🤞

I don’t have any knowledge on that model but I will say that I feel mine could power more than the 10 breakers that I have selected for it. Hope you have good luck if you go that route 👍

Good question… I honestly couldn’t tell you anything about using LP but hope you can find some info 👍

It would run the same. the 40# just has more propane in it.

I will say that this is a little noisier than I would like but understandable with it being an open frame. I can’t complain… when I’m in the house I can barely hear it. Thanks for watching 👍

I changed the initial break in oil after 5 hours and then I will change annually even though it doesn’t get a lot of use. There is a drain tube to drain the oil out which is nice, it’s just good to get it elevated to help if possible.

Yes it comes with the quick connect on it already which was nice. I thought about getting a trickle charger too but just haven’t yet. 👍

@@kevshomesteadhi-jinks4071 awesome! Thanks for the info and nice video

Thanks good luck!

I’m honestly not very family with how much power one of those would take so I don’t want to steer you wrong. As long as the watts used is less than the running watts of the generator, should be good to go. Good luck and thanks for watching 👍

W/ a soft start, yes, for sure

No I’ve only used gas but so far so good 👍

@@kevshomesteadhi-jinks4071 ok gotcha. Thanks

Man I’m sorry to bother you again about the natural gas knowing you don’t use it..but do you know if the natural gas hose that came with it is 3/4 or 1/2? And does it have quick connects on each end of it?

Sorry l guess I didn’t really specify in the video or my answer before but mine is the single fuel gas only one. I don’t have the option for natural gas.

@@kevshomesteadhi-jinks4071 oh ok gotcha man. Thank you

The manual states for storage up to 30 days you’re supposed to shut the fuel valve off and let the engine run until it’s starved of fuel and stops; so I just run it monthly for about 15 min then do that to stop the engine and store.

@@kevshomesteadhi-jinks4071 cool thanks. I turned fuel off and it sounded like it was backfiring when starving. Didn’t know if I was damaging something.

Yeah it sounds a little rough when it’s doing it but should be fine. Good luck 👍

Yes it does 👍

I only used it once for a small job and it did fine. I have a 230 amp welder but wasn’t turned all the way up. According to some calculations, it should be enough to run at max load but haven’t tried that yet.

Yes good question. I didn’t talk about it in the video but since I’m using it for backup power and the transfer switch doesn’t switch neutrals, the generator has to be switched to a floating neutral. The fuel tank needs to come off and that bond is right on top of the frame under the tank. Pretty easy just wish it was more accessible if you need to go back and forth depending on usage applications.

@@kevshomesteadhi-jinks4071 Some one mentioned that Champion tech support told them the wrong wire in terms of neutral. Was yours white?

I don’t recall the color of the wire but I remember that it’s pretty obvious which one it was. It’s right under the fuel tank in the front corner.

So it won't work with a transfer switch unless it's changed to floating neutral? What if you didn't convert it over?

I would always recommend talking with an electrician but when I did my research, if the neutral is already grounded in the panel, then the generator neutral shouldn’t be grounded (bonded). It would still work but there’s an increased risk of shock on the generator frame or GFI outlets tripping, from my understanding.