The Briggs & Stratton EmPower 12,000-watt bi-fuel standby generator is fully equipped to keep most of your home essentials running when the grid goes down. Powered by a durable Briggs & Stratton 627cc Vanguard engine, and featuring a 100 Amp transfer switch, this EmPower generator offers 11,000 watts of running power and 14,500 surge watts, providing you with continuous power you'll need in an emergency.
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With advanced electronics features, this EmPower generator will detect a utility power outage and automatically start the generator whether you are home or away. Because it runs on clean burning natural gas or liquid propane, you won't have to worry about the long lines at the gas station during emergencies. An AC power control module lets you run up to a four-ton central air conditioner in addition to other essential items while protecting against overload.
Whether you are home or away, this generator will keep you up and running smoothly during a power outage. A special cold weather feature keeps the generator heated up when the temperature drops, ensuring smooth starting and efficient engine operation, no matter what the conditions are outside. To assure that your system is running at optimal performance at all times, the generator includes diagnostic alerts with low oil shutdown, engine overspeed, low voltage, low battery voltage, high oil temperature, and transfer switch fault features. A computer-friendly internal voltage regulator will keep your sensitive electronic equipment, such as computers and video devices, safe from surges. And with its rugged design features, you'll never have to worry about your outdoor weather conditions. The generator features exclusive Sound Shield Technology to keep operational noise to a minimum. The system's outdoor enclosure features engineered air passages, an automotive-style exhaust system and acoustic foam dampeners, as well as professional rust proofing and premium Storm gray automotive paint for maximum durability and all-weather protection.
For added convenience, a maintenance kit is included, which includes a special UL air filter, pre-cleaner, spark plugs, oil filter, and synthetic oil. This space saving generator measures 48-by-33-by-30.5 inches (LxWxH), weighs 442.5 pounds and is backed by a 4-year warranty. The included transfer switch measures 12-by-6-by-16 inches and weighs 24 pounds.
The Briggs & Stratton OHV engine that powers the generator is designed to provide extra torque that helps the generator deliver higher wattage power so you have stand-by power exactly when you need it. For more information about torque, visit the Briggs & Stratton Web site.
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Briggs 12KW Standby Power Generator
Comment: If you have a home with natural or propane gas appliances and 100 AMP (or less) electrical service, I can highly recommend this Briggs 12K generator/AUTOMATIC transfer switch package.
After reading the other review, I almost ruled out this unit. However, further research with standby generator dealers and excellent results from contacting Briggs customer service (no long telephone directories and someone friendly and knowledgable to talk to almost immediately!) convinced me to order from Amazon and save some $$$ over the local dealer's price for the same package.
The generator was delivered in less than a week. Amazon authorized the free delivery with truck off-loading (the generator is shipped on a skid and the freight company used a manual fork lift to get it on the truck's lift-gate, then off the gate and into my garage -- pending installation by my local Briggs dealer. The freight company contacted me and worked with me in scheduling delivery, then delivered AS SCHEDULED.
The local dealer handled installation as scheduled and in only a few hours. These units are test-run at the factory before shipping and it started and ran flawlessly after installation. I observed the installer's test meter readings for voltage and frequency fluctuations during the automatic transfer operation and under my normal home electrical load. Fluctuations are minimal and I will feel comfortable with running my computer equipment during power outages.
The Amazon "product description" references cold weather features (temps below 30 degrees). If you are in a northern climate where this will be experienced, an OPTIONAL "cold-weather kit" is required. This is available from Amazon or from any Briggs authorized generators dealer (about [$...]).
At time of my purchase, the Amazon "product description" stated that a maintenance kit is included. That was not received with the shipment. Amazon was not able to supply the kit, but did issue a credit to my credit account for the cost of the kit plus shipping (as a direct purchase from Briggs). NO HASSLE from Amazon -- a reply to my customer service inquiry and credit to my account was within 48 hours.
Installation is NOT FOR DIY-ERS! Check the cost for having it installed by a local dealer ([...] for nearby dealers) or by a licensed electrical contractor with experience in installing standby generators, preferably similar Briggs units -- before ordering.
I am very pleased and satisfied with the Amazon and Briggs customer service/dealer operations and the final results after ordering and installing the 12KW Briggs standby generator.
Customer Rating: Summary: B&S 12kw standby generator
Comment: this product was receive with three week delay.
after install the ATS, we put it to work. the first thing i notice, it burn the three UPS for my server. The product manual from their website said computer friendly, but it is not. My installer test the output, and the frequency is jumping from 50 to 70 hz, voltage drop to 100 to 130. Call B&S , they said this is how it is. after complain and complain, they keep saying it was not install properly. what a real BS company!
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