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5 / 5

January 31, 2007

By Motoradical79

from New Hampshire

"Recently we experienced an ice storm that took out the power for over 3 days. 77 hours to be exact. This generator that spends most of it's time sitting in the corner of the garage kept our household running practically normal. After the ice storm passed the temperature plummeted into the single digits and stayed there. We also have well water so we're dependant on electricity for that as well. The house stayed warm, the showers were hot, the fridge was cold and except for the dull hum of the generator in the background, we almost forgot we were on generator power. We ran the dishwasher, ran a blow drier, ran the vacuum cleaner (not all at the same time) and the generator didn't miss a beat. I have owned two other generators of diferent brands and similar size and this one is far superior to the others in all aspects."

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2 / 5

be aware of this product,

March 30, 2009

By reward

from Illinois

"Since the power at our house is inconsistant, I ordered this as a backup in 2000. It has been serviced as required and used for about 40 hours total. We had a power outage yesterday(3/29/09) and the Honda engine ran fine, but the unit would not generate any electricity. When we needed it, it failed. That's not reliable to me. Now I have to find somewhere to fix the unit and hope our power does not go out before I can get it back."

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5 / 5

Northstar Generator,

November 18, 2008

By Lylie

from Clay Center, KS

"I had lost power during a rainstorm. The electricity stayed off for over 1-1/2 hours. I live in an earth-sheltered home, and have drain tile all around my home that is pumped out with a good sump pump. I watched in horror as water began pouring in my basement, and when I called the power company, I was told that we should have battery backup on our pump to prevent this from happening. I have lived in my home since 1982, and have never had a problem like this. I decided at that time to purchase a generator since I felt I could not depend on the power company to keep the electricity on during vital times. About a week after purchasing the 8000 Watt North Star Portable Generator, the electricity went off once again. The generator started on the first pull, and I was able to keep my refrigerator, freezer, pump, and lights running until the city restored the power. It was a great feeling to know that I didn't have to depend on the power company again. I would highly recommend this generator to any of my friends and family, and have already done so on more than one occasion."

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5 / 5

Life Saver!!!!!,

November 17, 2008

By Hurricaneike

from Friendswood, TX

"The friday morning before Hurricane IKE hit the texas coast the next evening. i drove up to NTE in houston and bought this generator. When we lost power with a housefull of relatives the northstar generator ran like a champ all night and day. it was used for nearly 2 full weeks with out a hiccup. It isnt the quietest one but that honda motor is the king. Forget briggs or any other motor manufacturer. HONDA is the KING!!!! thats to NTE for being in stock when no one else was. you saved our lives. God Bless!!!! MATT S."

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5 / 5

Gets the Job Done,

November 17, 2008

By GMGI

from Northridge California

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"We began adding these generators as an option to the equipment we manufacture.
They do just what they claim they can do...they run steady and they burn little fuel as compaired to others. I assume thats because they run on a Honda engine..."

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5 / 5

northstar thanks,

November 17, 2008

By Apento

from Florida Panhandle

"Hit by hurricanes Ivan (2004) and Dennis (2005), We were without power and public water for 10 days (Ivan) and 5 days (dennis). The Northstar generator provided enough power to run my well and most household appliances.
The entire neighborhood would come over to shower each day and that was a real needed convenience with all the recovery work and humid air.
Having the generator may have even saved my marriage since I don't believe my wife could have handled the stress otherwise.
Aubrey"

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5 / 5

power on demand,

September 20, 2008

By ikelookingfortina

from houston, tx

"I bought the unit because of the 13 hp honda engine. hurricane ike caused a major power outtage in the houston, tx area nearly 2 million homes without power in the area. the unit has performed flawlessly since we put it online on the 14th of sept. 2008 today is the 20th of sept. i had planned on purchasing a unit for years because we camp out on ocassion i am glad i waited and made an educated purchase. i can run the washer, dryer and televisions all at the same time. it is truly commercial grade. 8000 WATTS WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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1 / 5

Total disappointment,

September 17, 2008

By darrenm

from Florida

"I have 13 hours on my machine. The warranty period expired without much use on this generator. Since that time, I've replaced the idle control board which is a computer board that cost me about $150. I've replaced the capacitors on the generator, and now my generator head has to be replaced.
I love Honda and paid quite a bit for this generator thinking that I was getting something that would operate trouble free. At this rate I have about $200 per running hour. I'm a mechanical engineer and attorney"

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5 / 5

Reliable,

May 7, 2008

By SGToolMan

from Durham, NC

"I am very pleased with this generator. I was reluctant to purchase this 13 Hp engine with out an electric start. However after reading about the starting feature of the Honda engines to reduce compression at startup, I decided to try it. It started up on the first pull and virtually every time since. It has not disappointed me yet!!"

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5 / 5

unbelieveable,

April 26, 2008

By swampsider

from Pine County MN.

"I've owned this generator for 3 years I use it as the primary source of power for our cabin I run a1/2hp well pump,lights,microwave,TV, and other things. I've run it up to 60 hours straight. It has never skipped a beat we love it."

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