Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 50 State 6830 Starting / 5500 Running Watt Gas and Propane Dual fuel Portable Generator

Its ok

So I was happy to discover that Lowe’s had a 6000 W generator that was even set up for dual fuel for less than $600. But to my surprise, the two standard sets of household outlets are equipped with GFI and there’s a 20 amp breaker for each one including a breaker for all the electric. It just seems to me that it’s overkill because anytime you put a load on the GFI outlets with an actual tool that requires that kind of an outlet—they trip. To keep them from tripping, you can only use items that h...

The gasoline works way better than the propane

It's a pretty good little generator however, the propane is not have the strength that the gasoline does. So while you can use propane it will not power everything that the gasoline will

Died after 10 hrs

Purchased this a year ago (almost to the date) after storms took out our electricity. It worked and ran great. Needed it this week and it started great. I turned it off and waited 2 mins before adding fuel as directed, but it would not start again. Only had 10.2 hours on it. Food spoiled and basement flooded. Only reason for the 2nd star was how quick and easy the return process was after the call center overseas opened up.

Good and bad

Easy to set up and had it running in about 15 minutes. I watched a quick video on the dos and don’ts before starting, which I would definitely recommend. The Lowe’s employee also emphasized reading the directions or watching a video first and clearly explained the 48-hour return policy, which made me a little nervous. The generator ran for about 20 hours (day one), only stopping when I needed to top off the gas. It was also nice that the oil was included in the box. I didn’t install the handle ...

Defective starter recoil

Starter recoil defective. Had product delivered and it’s so heavy can’t load in the car to return.

Kobalt generator

Apparently there is a low oil shutoff to protect the engine (good) however defective. It is internal. My new generator will not pull to start. I’m instructed to return it to Lowe’s for a replacement. This is a growing problem with kabolt. Problem is I ordered online due to not having a truck to pick up. Now I have to figure out how to get it there and get another brand and get it home. Not a Lowe’s problem.

Very happy with this purchase. Easy to set up.

Nightmare with Fed Ex delivery

Refused delivery after 3 days delay by Fed ex. Then they still delivered the next day. Caught driver after he scanned delivery and told him to take it back. But now it says it was delivered. Had to call Lowes to let them know I don't have item. Nightmare with Lowes and Fed ex from the start. We had a tornado and lost power. This was a generator. Now I know who not to go to when I need help. Sham on you.

The generator was good, just not big enough fir what I needed. When I tried to return it, it had been 6 days and I was told after 48 hours it could not be returned. I was not told that at purchase. VERY UNHAPPY 🙁

very nice

very nice generator, had an outage at my house for 6 hours and my fridge and 2 freezers and all the lights in my house stayed on with 1 tank of gas, very easy to put together and will use again in the future.