I would like to know about Titan Portable generators Are they a good generator?

Question

I would like to know which generator is best to use if your power should go out around 5000-8000 watts

Answer 1

Based on the electrical panel on a 4800W Titan generator, it appears to be one of the Chinese built generators. A picture is here. http://www.2kstore.com/pramac/lftr10.htm

Problems which should be addressed immediately are related to circuit breakers. In one model with a 120/240V twistlock outlet, only one breaker is supplied for 240VAC. It is installed one live line, leaving the other live line without any form of protection. This may not be as much a problem for a device operating at 240V only, but could be a serious safety issue while operating something at 120V from the 4 conductor twistlock outlet. A proper breaker must be installed in the second line to protect the generator from overload. While operating at 120V only, the breaker rating is too high to protect the outlet. The outlet must be changed for a higher current rating, or the breaker current rating lowered. The 120/240V output switch does not properly disable the unused outlet. Devices plugged in may suffer damage. One of the neutral lines becomes live when the switch is changed.

My advice would be to look elsewhere. Generac makes a nice product. You will pay extra, but will have a quality piece of equipment to show for it.

My favorites are the 5550 WheelHouse http://www.generac-portables.com/data/pdf_files/gen/1646_5en1w.pdf

and 7000EXL with electric start. http://www.generac-portables.com/data/pdf_files/gen/1470_0en6w.pdf

Any generator will be suitable if you don't use it or don't need it to be reliable. These Chinese built generators should be avoided.

Check my generator page for more information.
http://members.rennlist.org/warren/generator.html

Answer 2

Titan Industrial Generator

Answer 3

Titan Generator

Answer 4

You had better do your homework. Do you have a local shop that can repair such? Most but not all purchase a gasoline one. Now you have to get into who manufacturers the gasoline engine. I would be wary of any generator that has a no name engine. Most of the no name engines are manufactured in China. The quality of such has the potential to be a disaster. Yes, these so called Chinese ones copy other engine designs - but the manufacturing and parts leave a lot to be desired. And at some point the parts may not be available. And if you ever want to sell such - that will be more difficult. So it might be best to stick with Honda or Yamaha engines. Or Kohler. Possibly Briggs & Stratton. But be careful of Briggs & Stratton - as they just began to make some of their engines in - wait for it - China. There is a plate on every engine that state the country of manufacture. Stay away from any brand where engine is made in China. So the bottom line - get a Honda, Yamaha, or Kohler engine. Then, of course, the price goes up. You pay for what you get. You are gonna probably need a 5000 or better a 7000. And again, who is going to fix such if repairs are needed. Sometimes it is best to go to local outdoor equipment/small engine shop and purchase locally.

Answer 5

many generators are fine, and dependability varies upon frequency of use...and surroundings...and maintenance.
for your situation , using it very rarely almost any generator will be fine at 5000watts

Answer 6

Trash. Stay away.