Honeywell 5500-6036 5,500-Watt 389cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator

Honeywell 5500-6036 5,500-Watt 389cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator Description

Designed to provide a reliable source of portable power ideal for a variety of uses, the Honeywell 5500-6036 gas-powered generator is ideal for home emergency, events, power tools, and more. Its Generac OHV (overhead valve) engine delivers a 5,500-watt power supply wherever you need it and a maximum starting power output of 6,875 watts.

The updated design includes include thicker, more durable handle tubing and grips, and an all-in-one control panel with easily accessible and intuitively placed controls. A steel frame protects the engine from damage, while its heavy-duty wheels increase maneuverability over uneven terrain and the fold-down handles aid with storage.

This generator is CSA (Canadian Standards Association) certified. It is backed by a three-year limited residential warranty (one-year warranty for commercial applications).

Powerful OHV Engine with Secure Shutdown

The Honeywell 5500-6036 is equipped with a powerful Generac 389-cc OHV engine, which features a low-oil shutdown system to prevent engine damage and keep your generator in good shape for long-term use. It also features splash lubrication and a high-performance alternator, ensuring that operation of your electrical devices is efficient and smooth. Plus, this generator's sturdy, 5.8-gallon fuel tank ensures a full 9 hours of operation at a 50-percent load, letting you relax for hours of use.

Plenty of Wattage to Run a Full Range of Appliances

The Honeywell 5500-6036 supplies 5,500 output watts and 6,875 maximum watts (for start-up of devices). For unexpected blackouts, this is enough wattage to run home appliances such as security systems, computers, and electric range tops. For construction and landscaping applications, it's enough to support devices such as trimmers, belt sanders, and circular saws. And for camping and outdoor events, it can run portable stereos, outdoor lights, and electric grills.

(Note: All appliances should be checked for actual wattage ratings.)

Portable Generator Wattage Needs

When choosing a portable generator, it's important to identify the starting watts of all the devices you might power at the same time. Some devices draw additional power as they get up and running. If this additional wattage is not accounted for, system overload can result. To determine your requirements for a portable generator.

Features

•     Portable gas-powered generator with 389cc OHV engine
•     Reliable 5,500-watt power supply; 6,875 surge watts
•     Durable handle tubing and grips; locking handle; all-in-one control panel with easily accessible controls
•     5.8-gallon steel fuel tank with incorporated fuel gauge; runs up to 9.1 hours at 50% load
•     Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California

This Honeywell 5500-Watt portable generator is easy to use and features a 389cc OHV engine which delivers reliable performance during extended periods of operation. New features include thicker, more durable handle tubing and grips, and an improved handle locking mechanism. The updated design also features an all-in-one control panel with easily accessible and intuitively placed controls. Heavy-duty wheels increase maneuverability over uneven terrain and the locking, fold-down handles aid with storage. With a steel frame protecting the engine from damage, the Honeywell 5500-watt portable generator is ideal for home emergency, events, power tools and more.

This review is from: Honeywell 5500-6036 5,500-Watt 389cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator

Got us through October 2011 Connecticut Power Outage, November 7, 2011 By Mary M. "Mary M." - See all my reviews

Ran this generator for 7 days during the Connecticut October Blackout. Powered the house and kept us warm. Never failed and sipped gas once wired up to a 220 line. Can be a bit hard to start in sub-freezing weather.

Honeywell HW7500E 9375 Watt 15 HP 420cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Home Generator With Electric Start

Honeywell HW7500E 9375 Watt 15 HP 420cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Home Generator With Electric Start Description

Designed to help you stay safe and comfortable during power outages, the dependable Honeywell HW7500E Portable Gas Powered Home Generator delivers a host of advanced features that will help put your mind at ease. Featuring an easy-to-use electric start and ample outlets, this highly efficient 9375-watt generator lets you run vital household appliances during power outages or natural disasters.

Smart Start Design for Convenience and Safety

Routine power outages, rolling blackouts, and natural disasters can cause major disruptions in your life, but being able to generate your own power goes a long way toward keeping you and your family safe and comfortable.

Designed for safe and easy operation, the HW7500E features a user-friendly, one-touch, battery-powered electric start and a simplified power control center with Smart Start features.

The color-coded starting controls are easy to identify and understand, and the generator also gives you the option of using a recoil start if necessary. (The generator includes a four-in-one power cord, and Honeywell also provides detailed operating instructions 24 hours a day at 1-888-RECOIL-8.)
Big-Bore OHV Engine for Powerful, Dependable Operation

Designed to offer you more power and greater durability, this generator's cast-ironed sleeved, 420cc Honeywell Engine is rated at 7500 watts and delivers a maximum of 9375 watts. This is enough power to run a large appliance like a dishwasher, washing machine, or electric range, or to run several smaller, more efficient appliances simultaneously, such as reading lights, a portable air conditioner, refrigerator, computer, and more. (See side graphic for more details.)

Thanks to a SurePower Alternator that provides voltage-regulated power, you can trust that this generator is electronics friendly. Plus the HW7500E provides the outlets you need to support these appliances, with four 15/20-Amp 120-volt AC outlets and a single L14-30-Amp 120/240-volt AC outlet.
Convenient Features and a Truly Mobile Design

This Honeywell generator comes equipped with never-flat tires and a high-leverage handle to ensure that it's easy to transport whenever and wherever you need it most. Additionally, the generator's large, 6.5-gallon fuel tank ensures long run times--up to 7 hours at a 50-percent load. And its oversized muffler is engineered to ensure quiet operation that blends into the background.

The HW7500E also offers a convenient fuel gauge, low-oil protection, and overload protection, letting you focus on your life rather than running the generator itself. It even comes with the first liter of oil and a funnel.

This portable generator measures 29 x 27 x 29 inches (LxHxW), weighs just 210 pounds, and is backed by a limited three-year warranty. Assembly of wheel and handle required (takes about 20 minutes).

Features

•     Powerful portable generator for your home with oversized muffler for quiet operation
•     Big-Bore 420cc 4-stroke engine; 7500 continuous watts and 9375 maximum watts
•     Hassle-free electric battery start; color-coded starting controls; 7-hour run time at 50 percent load
•     Four 15/20-Amp 120-volt AC outlets and single L14-30-Amp 120/240-volt AC outlet
•     3-year warranty; includes Never-Flat Wheels and handle kit (assembly required); Non-CARB Compliant (not for sale in California)

Be prepared for emergencies with the Honeywell Electric Start 7500 Watt Portable Generator. 7500 continuous watts (9375 maximum watts) and a 6.5 gallon fuel tank allow this generator to run for 8 hours at a 50% load (233 lbs). The simplified power control center, color coded starting control, 24 hour instructions and an electric start battery make this generator easy for anyone to use. This home power generator comes with everything needed to get it started, including never flat wheels, high leverage handle for easy mobility, the first liter of oil with funnel and a 4 in 1 power cord. A sound filtered oversized muffler allows for quiet operation, while low oil protection, fuel gauge, overload protection, and automatic voltage regulation round out the features on this power generator. Big-Bore 420cc 15HP OHV Honeywell Engine - designed for more power and durability. 62.5A at 120 Volts, 31.3A at 240 Volts. Made of steel, copper, aluminum. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Easy.

This review is from: Honeywell HW7500E 9375 Watt 15 HP 420cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Home Generator With Electric Start

Awesome, buy now, wont regret it, October 31, 2011 By Ayesha A. Khan "umm_m_m" (01844) (REAL NAME)

This is an amazing product.
We loose power very often in North East due to storms knocking down power lines and trees.
The generator starts the first time every time.
The self start battery charges itself when used. The push button start is amazing.
3 of my friends have borrowed it multiple times when they lost power, they loved it.
They ran it for days (maybe 3-5) each multiple times and it ran flawlessly.
My sister bought one for her own house, and it runs flawlessly.

I would give it 10 out of 10.

It is not that heavy, does not require maintenance. Just put gas and hit the start button. Thats it.
Right now 3Million people do not have electricity in North East. But this generator is humming along at our friends house.
It also hummed along at my sister's house until they got main power back from the street.
In the middle of the storm they lost power, I started their generator for them and thats it. They got their life back as if nothing happened.

It produces enough power to power our 1.5 HP sump pump, all blowers for heating units, 4 rooms, TV, modems, routers, garage doors, septic pump, well water pump, all safety equipment for heat and hot water, all at the same time.

Great product. Highly recommend it
High Fives to the entire engineering team who designed this.

Great Purchase, September 8, 2011 By Amazon Newbie
Assembled easily although it was missing one of the axle brackets. I contacted Honeywell and they said they would ship one out to me once they got some. Haven't receive that yet but I just held the axle in place with a piece of wire for the time being. Started right up and ran well. Haven't tried it with any load yet. Not what I would consider quiet as one person had reviewed it. I would recommend to others. The part I was interested in was that it had the inverter that items actually get power from instead of just the generator so hopefully there won't be any brown outs or power spikes.

Great deal for the money, February 24, 2011 By Todd S.

I bought my generator in February 2011. It took exactly one week to arrive. The ABF truck delivered on time but I had to help unload. They called in advance to let me know that their lift truck was broke and would be a few days late so I said I would help unload. The driver carted it to my garage and helped unpack and inspect for any damage. The generator was fine but the box had seen better days. It had a hole punched in it and the bottom flaps were loose.
Issues I had with assembly was with the wheel axel. One of the brackets came loose from the packaging and got stuck in the bottom of the box flap. I was ready to call the manufacturer when I decided to go thru every one more time. Luckily it did not fall out of the box during shipping. I had to make a trip to my local hardware store because I was missing two of the washers that go on either side of the wheels. Everything else during assembly went well. I don't understand why they send that small funnel. The only way that thing would work is if you laid the machine on it's side and add the oil that way. Like all the reviews said, a long funnel works best. Adding the fuel was a challenge also. Because the gas opening is in the middle of the tank, my gas can nozzle can not reach it without spilling all over the place. A large, tall funnel works well for refueling.
Of course the battery was dead but this thing started on the first pull! I let it run for twenty minutes and this was enough to charge the battery to start it the second time. Overall, a very good machine for the money.

Great Generator For The Money., February 15, 2011 By Clanker

Perfect standby home generator. Starts easy. Comes up to voltage and frequency fast. Voltage is steady. Will accept typical house motor loads and recovers quickly. Good quality. Great value.

Reliable Generator, January 29, 2011 By Robert Randall "Bob R." (Maryland)
(REAL NAME)

I bought this generator and a transfer kit package to provide backup power to our home. The generator came shipped in good shape and was easy to set up. The only bad things I see with the generator and its design is the placement of the place you put the oil ad the cheapness of some of the parts. I know I bought a lower cost generator compared to Honda's, etc ... so I expected some cheaper parts, but the opening for the oil is VERY hard to access without a funnel. Really poor design by Honeywell. Now here are the plusses: since some of the parts are a little cheaper, I put the generator under a tailgating tent when I have a power failure in my home to avoid rain or snow getting on the generator. Some of the parts will corrode rather quickly due to cheap components, so it is best to protect them the best you can. I have to say I have used to generator about 4 times since I have had it, and this past week we had a power outtage in a snow storm for abut 48 hours. The generator performed perfectly. It ran straighte for 48 hours with no issues. The fuel economy was suprisingly good! It would run easily overnight for 8+ hours without running low on gas (and with minimal load of course) and it kept our heat running all night long. During the day we run a lot of things: Heat and hot water heater (both Oil powered), sump pump, septic system, well pump, 1 refrigerator, all of the lights and outlets in our kitchen (no range), the family room lights and TV, select lights throughout the house, and our alarm system. You cant go wrong for the price! just take care of the generator, change the oil, and keep it out of the elements and I think it will last a long time!

peace of mind, January 20, 2011 By J. Chesnulevich (Hudson, NH)
(REAL NAME)

I purchased this generator and it was delivered on schedule by freight. it was easy to put together and the following day the generator was put into action. An auto accident down the street caused an outage for approx one hour. The generator started right up and ran great. Since then I used it again for another snow related outage. As generators go this one is pretty quiet. Happy I purchased this unit.

Champion Power Equipment 73536i 2,000 Watt 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant)

Champion Power Equipment 73536i 2,000 Watt 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant) Description

Quiet, lightweight and portable; the Champion 2000 watt Inverter Generator provides clean, quiet power for campsites, RV's, cabins and other remote locations. 1700 watts Rated, 2000 watts Maximum output. Inverter Technology provides clean power (safe for sensitive electronics) and variable speed engine to reduce noise, conserve fuel and lengthen the life of the engine. Lightweight - only 48-pounds Quiet - only 53 Dba. Powered by Champion 80cc OHV engine designed specifically for the 2000 watt inverter generator will run 10 hours on a full tank of gas at 25% load. EPA/CARB approved for sale in 50 states. The Champion 2000 watt Inverter Generator is parallel ready, allowing you to stack two Champion 2000 watt generators and combine the output power into one outlet (need accessory parallel kit #73500i). Features fully enclosed durable housing with easy carry handle, 1 - 120V Duplex outlet (5-20R), 1-12V DC Outlet, Overload Protection, Low Oil Sensor and Economy Mode Switch. Includes: One bottle Engine Oil & US Forest Service approved Spark Arrestor. Dimensions: 21.5-inch (L) x 16.25-inch (W) x 18.25-inch (H). 2 Year Limited Warranty. Champion has the best Product Quality and Customer Service in the business. All Champion products are cover by our Lifetime Free Technical Support and 2 Year Limited Warranty.

Features

•     Quiet - Only 53 Dba, great for campsites, RVs, cabins and more.
•     Lightweight - Only 48-pounds with built in carry handle
•     Inverter Technology - Economy Mode - Engine automatically idles lower when electrical load reduced, saving fuel and engine wear.
•     Parallel Capabilities - Combine Two 2000 watt Inverter Generators (stackable) for 3600 watts of total power (need parallel kit #73500i)
•     CARB Compliant

This review is from: Champion Power Equipment 73536i 2,000 Watt 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant)

Great value for the price, January 24, 2012 By Brian R. Hurley "Indy constructor" (Indianapolis, Indiana)
(REAL NAME)

Purchase my Champion 2000 watt at Sams Club in Indianapolis Indiana, for $299 + tax and it is fantastic. I took ten minutes to read the excellent manual, filled with oil and gas and it started second pull. I am a contractor and have used it during the last 2 weeks on several projects where 11v was not available. It has two 110v outlets and provided steady power for a large hammer drill and other tools without missing a beat. Its built very well and the design prevents most of the generator from damage and rain. It has low noise levels even when its not idling in econ mode. Manual has a large parts list and I expect the service/help to match the products quality.

Honda & Yamaha watch out!, January 4, 2012 By Kevin (Los Angeles, CA)

I purchased this generator from Costco for use with my Coach when dry camping. Much cheaper to run than my larger on board diesel generator. I was unable to use this right out of the box. After a quick call to Champion Power, I had it up and running after having to make a short pig-tail due to the floating ground in portable generators. So far, this generator has been able to power my inverter/charger in Bulk mode, Coffee Maker as well as our 1800 watt Microwave/Convection oven (I had to make sure that charger was turned off first, no other loads were on during this test.) This generator has just as much power as my friends EU2000i. My only regret is that I did not purchase this sooner. For the money, I would rather buy two of these and link them together for double the power of the EU2000i. This generator should save me over $20 a day from running my diesel generator. I figure it will pay for itself the first year. BTW, the customer support at Champion is EXCELLENT! Can the same thing be said about Yamaha and Honda?

Great gens for the money!, December 14, 2011 By Kozz

I was lucky enough to be able to get two of these at Sams Club for $299 each as they lower the price as their stock dwindles.I also picked up the Parallel kit($59 at Costco) to combine the two units power .These were purchased mainly to power our new Toy Hauler/RV when "dry camping". They are impressively quiet!Just as quiet as my buddies Honda 2000i.One does the job but have to run two for 15,000 btu a/c.That's exactly what I expected.Power management is key with any unit like these...power up largest items to "running watts" first and then down to smaller items.To me the units work flawless and along with the gens from Sams, I bought their extended 3 yr. warranty which even covers "normal wear and tear" for $39 a unit.4 years bumper to bumper warranty!I have used Sams warranty in the past and its been great.So,out the door was for the two units,parallel kit,ex. warranty $700!I am the proverbial "Happy Camper"!Great product even at 500-600 bucks a unit considering the other options out there.

Qiet, reliable, economical, December 6, 2011 By juliannah

We purchased this generator for our 29' trailer. I run computer equipment, printers, television and more and it has been reliable and economical. I especially like the econ mode. We can run it up to 9hrs without adding gas. It runs quiet too. Our camping neighbors come by to look at it because it is so quiet. It is also light enough where I can move it when my husband is not around. It is also carb compliant, which is difficult to find a generator with all these qualities and at an affordable price.

One of the best items I've ever bought for camping!, November 24, 2011 By mr.wings

My wife and I have done a lot of research before we finally decided to take the risk to get this no name brand inverter generator. I was very skeptical and was ready to send it right back if it turned out to be as bad as some reviewers rated this generator.
But here I am, sitting under the stars dry camping in the beautiful Californian Desert to write this review: electricity provided by the amazing Champion 2000! This thing does exactly what it is advertised to do: It generates up to 2000 Watts starting power, and can handle continuous loads of 1600 Watts with no problem. My wife has a 1800 Watts hair dryer as well as a 1800 Watts iron. The generator has no problems with it. It starts right up every time, and the fuel economy is astounding. It runs up to 16 hours on 1 gallon in economy mode. It is quiet. With a long extension cord running in economy you don't hear more than a humming sound outside. We have had it for about 100 hours of running time, and I have done an oil change as recommended. That was all I had to do so far. This is one of the best investments we have made so far for our camping trips! Highly recommended!

Great unit, November 9, 2011 By dave

Bought two of these. The first fired up right away and worked great. Ran our pump for the house heating, fridge, two full fish tanks with heaters, and a bunch of lights. 10 hours on a tank and fairly quiet. A brilliant little machine that is easy enough to start that my 9 year old daughter was able to do it. The second wouldn't run everything. Bummed about that, but tech support is working with me and has assured me they will take care of this, so all in all a great product.

Great Value, Quiet, November 6, 2011 By MattW

I bought this generator to power a 1200 watt sound system, laptop and some lights for weekends of outdoor camping/partying. It has only been used for one 3 day weekend so far but it will definitely be back for more. I ran the unit for 3 days straight drawing about 1000 watts on average the entire time. During this time it used less then 4 gallons of gas and never had to be taken off economy mode. Several people came up to me and commented about how quiet it was. From reading many reviews before purchasing the gold standard in inverter generators of this size seems to be the Honda EU2000i. From what I have seen so far this unit delivers identical performance for less than half the price.

Highly recommend!

Great Generator, October 9, 2011 By Phil

I have an older 28 ft. class C - RV with a 4000 watt Onan generator built in. I'v been having trouble with the Onan and replaced many parts and still having difficulty getting it to run properly I purchased the Champion 7351 2,000 Watt generator at Costco for $480.00 with an instant rebate of $40.00. Tried it for two weekends camping on the ocean.
Works great...It Charged my house battery, worked my refrig, TV , heater motor and surround sound .Starts right up and very quiet. I will be purchasing another so I can run both together with the $69.00 kit to run the roof top air conditioner in the summer.

Champion Power Equipment 46533 4,000 Watt 196cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Generator (CARB Compliant)

Champion Power Equipment 46533 4,000 Watt 196cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Generator (CARB Compliant) Description

The Champion 4000 watt Portable Generator provides dependable, portable power for your home, campsite or jobsite. 3500 watts Rated, 4000 watts Maximum output. Champion generator can run lights, TV, refrigerator and sump pump all at the same time. Great for running 2-3 power tools. Powered by Champion 196cc OHV engine with cast iron sleeve will run 12 hours on a full tank of gas at 50% load. EPA/CARB approved for sale in 50 States. Features full durable frame, 1 - 120V outlet (5-20R), 1 -120V Twistlock Receptacle (L5-30R), 1 - RV Receptacle (TT-30R), Overload Protection, Low Oil Sensor and Voltmeter. Dimensions: 24.2-inch (L) x 18.3-inch (W) x 18.9-inch (H). Weighs 110-pounds 2 Year Limited Warranty. Champion has the best Product Quality and Customer Service in the business. All Champion products are cover by our Lifetime Free Technical Support and 2 Year Limited Warranty.

Features

•     3500 watts Rated, 4000 watts Maximum Output. Outlets: 1- 120V Outlet (5-20R), 1 - 120V Twistlock (L5-30R), 1 - RV Receptacle (TT-30R)
•     Powered by Champion 196cc OHV Engine with Cast Iron Sleeve. (CARB - California approved)
•     Runs for 12 hours on full tank of gas at 50% load.
•     Weighs 110-pounds Dimension: 24.2-inch (L) x 18.3-inch (W) x 18.9-inch (H)
•     CARB Compliant

This review is from: Champion Power Equipment 46533 4,000 Watt 196cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Generator (CARB Compliant)

5 Star Product thusfar..., January 7, 2012 By Christin M. De Meo "RN" (Glen Rock, NJ USA)
(REAL NAME)

Perfect thusfar...test run only out-of-box after grounding (copper rod, wire and clamp) and fueling (oil/gas)with Sta-bil (essential in order to have ready to use during power failures to protect gas from degrading.
Running sound pretty good for this size generator outdoors about 25ft. away from house.
Haven't used for power outage yet, just break-in running time 30mins. for 3 days. Extremely easy start-up 1-2 pulls without stalling. (without load thusfar) Recommend starting and running for 20mins every 2 weeks when not in use, though manual states every 30days.
Very affordable price for this type of power.
IMPORTANT to set-up immediately upon receiving item...Smaller ETQ TG1200 leaked out of box just out of warranty still hoping to resolve...review and updates on ETQ product page.
Smaller Steel genny worked out-of-box nicely and during 2 power outages. Recommend Steel and Champion generators at this point.

Sweet Machine!, December 6, 2011 By Skip Thomsen "riverguy" (Forestville, CA United States)

First day with the generator, so I'll post some updates as I put it to the test of supplying our home with emergency power when we get our inevitable winter disruptions. Ok, so you know, I've been around all kinds of power equipment for more years than most of you have been alive, and am intimately familiar with most of it. After reading a gazillion reviews on generators, I bought this one because it gets raves from just about everybody. I did some research on the company, and they seem to be operating with uncommon integrity.

So I unpacked the generator, sat down and read the manual (I always do that), topped up the oil, added a gallon of fresh fuel, turned on the ignition, gas valve and the choke. Then I was going to pull the engine through once or twice gently before the real pull that would start it, but hey, it started half way through the first pull! After half a minute, I turned off the choke and the engine ran smoothly.

There are lots of opinions on the noise level. I started it in my shop, where I have run many other small engines, and this one qualifies as one of the quietest. WAY quieter than the Honda-powered pressure washer I had just been servicing. Actually, there is more (normal) engine/mechanical noise than exhaust noise, so once outside where it's supposed to be anyway, it will be a lot quieter without hard walls to echo the noise.

After about five minutes of running, I plugged in a few tools, among them a 1500W heat gun. The engine sound difference was barely discernible and the voltage stayed right on.

I talked to a tech guy on these generators and he said the one biggest issue people have with them is they leave old fuel in the tank when the machine is in storage for months on end. Adding a fuel stabilizer intended to keep our new alcohol-laced gasoline stable is key. I'm going to run it for 5 hours and then change the oil to Mobil 1 full synthetic. I use this oil in all my small engines (and in my vehicles and even in my Harley) and I have no engine problems.

BTW, I got this idea from another reviewer but it bears reposting: To open the box, I cut all around the bottom about a half-inch off the floor. Then I just lifted off the whole box that is now my storage cover. Neat.

I'll post an update after some good running hours, but so far, this little generator is A-1.

Great Deal, WAY louder than advertised!, July 24, 2011 By Tom Sherry "Playa Monkey" (San Jose, CA USA)
(REAL NAME)

I bought this genny for Burning Man 2011. We will be using it to charge Batteries and run Air Conditioning on super hot days! I just set up the genny, some easy assembly and we were ready to fire it up! Choked, it sounded like I was beating a Tin Can! 100 or so db (db = decibel, a measurement to sound)! Turned off the choke and it's likely at 80+ db which is a far cry from the 68 db advertised. I'm breaking it in for 10 hours or so before heading out there. It has been running solid for 4 hours and seems very solid so far. If it wasin't for the noise I would give it 5 stars so far. I made a YouTube of the set up and starting process