Briggs and Stratton P2200 Inverter Generator

The Briggs and Stratton P2200 Inverter Generator provides the power you need for camping and recreation applications. A monitoring system features LED lights to alert low oil or overload. 

(2) 120V, 20A outlets, a parallel port, and USB ports allow you to stay connected and keep multiple items powered simultaneously. The lightweight, compact design offers easy transport and storage. For added protection, CO Guard carbon monoxide shutdown technology shuts down the generator if harmful levels of CO accumulate in the generator’s operating area. 

Fuel must meet these requirements. Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). Gasoline with no more than 10% ethanol is acceptable. Do not use unapproved gasoline, such as E85. Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engine to run on alternate fuels. This will damage the engine components and void the warranty. To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix a fuel stabilizer into the fuel. 

The Briggs & Stratton P2200 inverter generator further states: "Do not use approved gasoline such as E15 and E85. Do not mix oil with petrol or change the engine to run on alternative fuels". Hope this can help. This unit is very good for running small appliances and power tools if they have a wattage below the constant rating of 1700 watts. It will fight the compressor and I will not start and run an HP air compressor. If your paint sprayer uses a compressor above one-half HP, it won't work well.

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Before today I had only started Briggs and Stratton P2200 Inverter Generator to test it and run it periodically. I MEAN to run it quarterly in the winter and monthly in hurricane season, but honestly, I'm pretty good at forgetting it's stored in the garage. So when I remember to fire it up, it can take 10+ hard pulls. Once it starts, it runs without issues. I have stored it indoors mostly and kept Sta-Bil in the tank, so it hasn't gummed up on me. 

But I'm not really babying it by any means. I like it. A lot. We had a power outage about 12h ago, still going on. I keep this and a few extension cords handy. Today I finally had to use it for reals... it fired up easily (I warmed it up a few days ago) and has been running nonstop all day. It uses less fuel than I expected, though we have a fairly small load. I'm running the house fridge and a few hundred watts of laptop and electronics charging, and a fan.

The thing has a low-power mode where it idles down when not loaded, so I can hear when the fridge cycles and the generator picks up. After a good 6h of running I topped it up with about 1/2-3/4 gallons of gas, and it's still humming along. I love Briggs and Stratton P2200 Inverter Generator. The only thing that I would improve is that there is no fuel shut-off valve. Would be nice to have so that when you are finished using it, you can shut it off, and run the carb dry. 

I did find, though, a small screw, and a hose attached to the carb bowl. When you loosen the screw slightly, the fuel in the carb bowl drains out through the tube. Some nice pieces of equipment indeed...The first time setting this up was easy. B&S thoughtfully provided the necessary oil and oil filler funnel in the box. While the manual says you can use regular pump gas provided it contains no more than 10% ethanol, I decided to buy some ethanol-free fuel to use instead as this will help the engine last longer. 

Ethanol in fuel turns to water which causes bad things for engines, especially when allowed to sit with prolonged periods of not being used. The fuel I used also does not require a fuel stabilizer to keep it from degrading in a month. I noticed nice attention to detail with regard to the oil filler and gas filler areas. The plastic housing around these areas is designed to handle small spills when filling, catching any spillage, and providing a drainage pathway that directs the liquids away from sensitive components. 

When I had it all set up, I was able to start it for the first time with just one pull from the cord, and I don't feel like I even pulled it that fast. With the generator up and running, I enabled the Quiet Power switch and it idled down the engine. I was impressed with how quiet it was even when standing right next to it. The inverter is rated for 1800W of continuous power, and to test that, I connected my electric induction heating cooktop that is rated to draw up to 1800W.

The cooktop has power levels you can set between 1 to 10 in 0.5 level increments. I set a pot of water on top and started with the power level at 5. The Briggs and Stratton P2200 Inverter Generator revved up to match the additional load. It was louder, but not dramatically so. I slowly started raising the power level of the cooktop, and with each step, the generator kept pace and would also rev higher. I was able to raise the power of the cooktop up to 9, but any higher than that the generator would flash its fault indicator light to show that the power load was exceeding what the inverter could handle.  

When I set the power level of the cooktop to 10, the inverter cuts power completely after a few seconds to prevent overloading. It was simple enough to press the reset button and power was restored. With things back in operation, I had no problem running the cooktop at power level 9 and boiling a pot of water. Given that power ratings on electronics are not exact, I consider the test to be successful and that the 1800W continuous power rating on this generator is more or less correct.

Product model:

Brand:	Briggs & Stratton.
Wattage:	1800 watts.
Item Dimensions LxWxH:	20.04 x 12.24 x 17.36 inches
Color:	Black.

About Briggs and Stratton P2200 Inverter Generator 

item:

• Convenient Monitoring System - Features LED lights for low oil and overload alerts.

• CO Guard Carbon Monoxide Shutdown Technology - Shuts down the generator when harmful levels of carbon monoxide are detected.

• Safe for Sensitive Electronics - With inverter technology, it produces smoother power for sensitive electronics such as laptops, phones, and gaming systems.

• Protective, Noise-Reducing Shell - Minimizes noise while protecting internal components.

• Parallel Connector Port - This allows you to connect two units together for even more power - perfect for RV’s with air conditioning units. Parallel connector kit sold separately.

• Compact, Lightweight Design - Allows for easy transport and storage.

Product update:

This generator would run it at the start and then shut down on the compressor cycle. I installed a soft start capacitor kit and tried it again. It works and runs the ac unit without any problems. You do however have to limit other use and/or switch off breakers for loads that auto cycle.. battery charger/inverter, etc.

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