Customer Reviews

Kipor Sinemaster Quiet 2600 Watt Portable Inverter Generator

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I recently purchased the Kipor Sinemaster KGE3000Ti and am very pleased with the unit. It is a very well designed generator and does all that is stated. I bought the generator to replace a different make one which was very noisy. I wanted an emergency unit and the previous one I had was so loud I was reluctant to use it as it would be disturbing to the neighbors. The Kipor is quiet and provides enough power to run my refrigerator with several lights or the microwave with several lights. The Kipor is also very easy to start.

This generator is fairly quiet, light weight(60lbs), and starts well. I have used a microwave, radio, and portable DVD player at the same time with no issues.

However,the generator could not run the 13.5 BTU air conditioner at first. I contacted Kipor Service but recieved little useful informatin. Further research indicated my AC needed a hard start kit in addition to the generator to acheive the starting amps (54amps). After installing the hard start kit I can now run my AC with the Kipor 2600W - my wife is happy too.

The only thing to be noted is that my generator did not come the plug covers as shown. Kipor service has not responded back - yet.

Bought this generator in March 2006 to keep the fridge and some lights running during power outages, and it hasn't let me down yet. I've run it for up to 4 days continuously in 100-degree heat with no problems. Even after sitting for several months it's easy to start, and quiet enough to leave running all night without bothering neighbors (as far as I know). I like the automatic throttle (uses only as much fuel as needed for whatever load is attached). The fact that it's safe for use with computers is the real highlight though-- nothing worse than a power blackout combined with the feeling of being cut off from the outside world. I can't really say how much gas it consumes, but it will go all night with just the fridge running, then fill the tank in the morning.

I was skeptical about ordering such an item on Amazon. That is a lot of money to invest in an item you can't see or put your hands on before you spend it. I have been quite pleased. The Kipor Genrator is quite as the ad says. Pull start, man. I worried cause two women will be traveling with this generator. We've used and it even though I don't have alot of strength, it started second pull each time. First time was to prime it and second was crank right up!

I have had the Kipor 2600 for a couple of months. we live west of Denver at 8,200 feet and camp as high as 10,500 in a Jayco featherlite travel trailer.

We camp most often in National Forest property, which is free and secluded so having a reliable generator is useful.

I had a local shop install a high altitude jet for better performance, however even at 8,200 feet when I start the microwave the generator bogs down on me.

We don't need to run the A/C at that altitude but have use of a microwave occasionally is nice.

Not sure what the issue is but I am dissappointed with the fact it cannot handle the microwave as advertised.

I cannot say that Kipor support in the US is the best either.

Jim Busby

the unit is small and compact. Can run a pancake compressor and tabel saw. not enough power for a bigger compressor

We haven't put very many hours of this generator yet, but so far it is doing fine. It is easy to start and runs steadily. I could wish it was a little quieter, but it isn't too bad. So far I am satisfied.
Ron

These reviews are all about other Kipor models, not the one being sold on this page. I hope Amazon is not doing this deliberately. Notice the first favorable review is about the 3000, not the 2000 being sold, etc. This I just noticed, Amazon needs to be more accurate, I certainly do hope it's not intentional, as I tend to trust my fellow buyers' reviews.
I suggest shoppers make sure the review you are reading applies to the unit you're considering; better yet, contact Amazon for an explanation.