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Re: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
V10guy wrote: Someone explain this to me, The pictures and specs are the same for each gen. One company says 72db, one says 66db. http://www.duropower.com/item.asp?PID=2&FID=1&level=0 & http://www.maxtool.com/cgi-bin/dbsearch.exe?mdb=/tools.mdb,tbl=IC_ITEMS,template=/hmpg/DPgen-3is.htm,DBCOMP=ABS,dbsort=retail,DB_CAT2=Dpgenoris Sounds hokey. Duro Power DP3000W Portable Generator uses 5.5 hp motor and PowerMax 3000 Watt 6.5 Hp OHV Gas Generator uses 6.5 hp motor411Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
AlaTex wrote: I received my ELM3000 to day from the distributor via UPS - I met the UPS delivery man at my door (3:15 PM CDT), it was not dropped in my presents. However, the way he was carrying it, he set it down on its side. Using hand trucks I moved it to workshop (raining again). Upon checking outside packaging looking for any damage, I noticed written in approx. 3 inch letters “Referb” - which I understood to mean refurbished. I purchased a “NEW” generator. I wend back to computer and pulled up the add for the generator I purchased. The add described it as new - 6 times - no where in the add is there any indication of rebuilt, refurbished, etc.. Placed call to distributor 800 number within 45 min. of delivery (5 PM EDT) and reached company - they referred me to someone by the name of Mark, did not answer, but I left message with phone number. Called 800 number again and talked to same person again who said Mark was there and apparently on the phone, so I again left my phone number. I know this is not much time and they are likely closed by now (6:10 PM EDT). However, they require the purchaser to check for and report shipping damage within 3 days of delivery. Based on the “Referb” on box I do not want to open packaging to inspect genset before discussing with ELIM. If I have to ship back to them all that would be necessary is anew shipping label. Others have reported good customer service with this company. I will keep everyone posted. Suggestions? Contacted ELIM today - they wanted me to open package and check gen - they said there would be no problem sending it back, at there cost, and they would send a new one if it did turn out to be a refurbished generator. I really did not want to open the package because I would then have to re3-pack it if there was a problem, however ELIM said they could not confirm from there if new or refurbished. Reluctantly, I open package and found: 1) Packing box had been previously opened. 2) Box was marked “Referb” and also “USED” (which I could not previously see due to packaging). 3) No literature included in box e.g. users manual, etc.. 4) Gas tank smelled of gasoline. (Could have been test run at factory) 5) Gas line not connected to carburetor. 6) Circuit breakers (2) were bent approx 45 degrees to the side - not useable. 7) Serial Number on motor was not same as the ones on shipping label and box. 8) No attempt to operate was made - only brief visual inspection was made. Called ELIM back today with no hesitation and no problems ELIM said they would contact UPS for pickup and when 1st generator was received, would send new ELM3000. They called be back a few hours later to say they had made the arangements with UPS and UPS would pickup tomorrow. They also had already contacted warehouse and requested a new one to be sent to me right away. They (ELIM Inc.) were very easy to work with over the phone. Generator is now re-packed and ready for UPS pickup tomorrow. Hopefully ELIM will send a new UPS tracking number on the 2nd Gen. If they follow through as they described, I will be happy. If not I will advise Forum.414Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
I received my ELM3000 to day from the distributor via UPS - I met the UPS delivery man at my door (3:15 PM CDT), it was not dropped in my presents. However, the way he was carrying it, he set it down on its side. Using hand trucks I moved it to workshop (raining again). Upon checking outside packaging looking for any damage, I noticed written in approx. 3 inch letters “Referb” - which I understood to mean refurbished. I purchased a “NEW” generator. I wend back to computer and pulled up the add for the generator I purchased. The add described it as new - 6 times - no where in the add is there any indication of rebuilt, refurbished, etc.. Placed call to distributor 800 number within 45 min. of delivery (5 PM EDT) and reached company - they referred me to someone by the name of Mark, did not answer, but I left message with phone number. Called 800 number again and talked to same person again who said Mark was there and apparently on the phone, so I again left my phone number. I know this is not much time and they are likely closed by now (6:10 PM EDT). However, they require the purchaser to check for and report shipping damage within 3 days of delivery. Based on the “Referb” on box I do not want to open packaging to inspect genset before discussing with ELIM. If I have to ship back to them all that would be necessary is anew shipping label. Others have reported good customer service with this company. I will keep everyone posted. Suggestions?336Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
This is a most interesting topic. I had been looking for a generator to use as a minimal backup for home for use in power outages for several days to mainly keep refrigerator & freezer running and occasional dry camping use. Recently, just before Hurricane Dennis hit the Gulf, I could not locate a generator within 150 miles. Last year when Hurricane Ivan hit the Gulf coast, even though we are 160 miles inland, we were without power for 6 days. Based on the extensive discussion on this thread, earlier this week through Ebay I bought from the distributor in Buffalo NY the Eliminator 3000 Watt Premium Gas Portable Generator. Notified it will be delivered by UPS early next week. Hope this will be delivered in good condition, several years ago the UPS delivery dropped a new computer in my driveway - what a hassle resolving including the time involved. I will watch for the delivery and try and meet him at truck. Check to see all screws and bolts are tight on generator, add oil and gas and test right away.368Views0likes0Comments
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