Ryobi 6500 watt Portable Generator 

Yes you are right about that. It’s a great investment.

Yeah it’s better to have one than not. For years, I didn’t see a need for one. After that snow storm hit us, i had no choice. Hope you guys stay safe out there.

@@miguelbahena442 I will my friend thank you!!

Thanks. I appreciate that.

No. Thank you for taking the time to watch it.

If you do please use my code 🤠

They are a huge piece of mind where severe weather is concerned.

Thank you.

Thanx. I really appreciate it.

Let me check up on that and I will let you know when I find out.

Ok. So I checked up on your question. So the digital meter shows 4 different modes which are time of use, voltage, frequency and hours used. As far as reading what you asked I’m not sure if it does. Hope this helped.

Those with a digital readout usually monitor the high voltage/240 so if that's the working voltage it would be on the 30 amp plugs and the 120/20 plugs run off each of the two coils in the alternator and those combined will be 240. hope this helps.

Yeah I know. 😂

I just followed the instructions. I haven’t had any problems with oil leaking from reservoir.

need help

Small engine mechanic from Florida here.... these Honda clone engines use 10W30 or 5W30 if used up north (colder climates). If you are using it in the summer, in the south, use SAE30 or 15W40 oil.

It has a 6 gal fuel capacity and as far as how long it runs on full tank I’m not sure. I bet it runs a long time.

@@miguelbahena442 I was curious because on one website, it said it ran 15 hours on a tank, then on the Ryobi website it said it runs nine hours on a tank with a half load. I was just curious what the real world run time was like.

Well when I used it for that snow. I ran it the whole night just fine. So I bet it does run 10+ hrs. To be honest I don’t use the generator much. It’s just nice to have in case of an emergency.

@@miguelbahena442 I hear that! I ended up buying one for hurricane Ian, but I didn’t need it. I’m glad I bought it though just in case.

I bought the same model used for Ian but my generated didn’t come with wheels and i want a set

To be honest. I chose this brand because it was the only brand available in my area. Before the snowstorm hit us, everyone was buying all the generators in the area. I luckily found some at a Home Depot within the Dallas area.

@@miguelbahena442 I always had good luck with Ryobi tools , plus it a established brand with a large network of repair shops , parts are cheap and available, So based on those things I wouldn't be afraid to buy a Ryobi generator myself, probably not any better or worse than similar brands in that price range,

Yeah. You made some good points. On the other hand, I haven’t had good luck with their 4 cycle weed trimmer. One day I’ll make time and post a video about it.

All the chinese generators in this price range are all comparebale. You have to spend $1500 and up to get a decent quality Honda or Yamaha or Northstar.

Maybe. But so far this generator is working well for what I need. I can’t complain.

Yeah. I’d say it would make neighbors mad. 😬

who cares. The man can run space heaters, electric blankets, his fridge, his internet, and his lights, while his unprepared neighbors almost freeze to death in their homes. He can hook it to his house with about $150 in parts and power his entire house (minus large loads)

No because if they are smart, they will be running one too.

I believe so.

One word - *JUNK*

4 words...three times as much

No

No it isn’t.

Yeah I agree. But it does start up very easy.

Electric start only good for equipment you use all the time. So if this is a backup for you then it’s likely to have a dead battery when you go to use it anyway.

Oh. That makes sense.

@@brianhilligoss I own 2 generators. They are electric start. You keep the batteries on a battery tender year round and they will always have full, charged batteries. I pull them out every 3 months and they always start. Harbor freight sells their version of a battery tender for $9. At Walmart you can get an actual battery tender for under $20. If you are just leaving your batteries to die, you need to change your maintenance regimen.

@@bubbatime oh I get that. But most normal people don’t maintain things.

Yeah I’ll look into one next time.

So why do people buy them?

@@miguelbahena442 Thanks, people are taught that whenever there is a problem, buy something to fix it.

We’ve had no power for 4 days now after Ian. I bought this exact generator because it’s all that was available. This generation has powered most of my house ( except for the water heater and dryer) continuously since. Not only Would I have spent $1000 on a hotel room by now but there’s no rooms available in southwest Florida. Fortunately I have a large fuel reserve And I am more than comfortable with this generator I’m blown away by its performance.

@@danhudson4613 Northeast Florida here and we're still without power also (severe flooding and trees down on the power lines) but no way near as much damage as you guys. Today we were blessed to be loaned this exact generator brand new. Question, how many hours per day have you been running it? Do you turn it off and let it cool off before refueling it? How many hours/days does a full tank last? Any tips and advice would be appreciated.

This comment is completely off the mark. What does a fridge full of food and a freezer full of meat cost these days? What about venison and other game you have put forth the effort and money to hunt? What does a decent hotel room cost per night these days? Dumping the fridge and freezer is already getting close to the cost of the generator before spending one night in a hotel room. Not to mention in instances of natural disaster, you cannot just waltz into a nearby hotel. They are also damaged and often without power. If you drive until you find a hotel, you have to factor in fuel costs there and back. Couple that with leaving your home without power and unattended in a time of civil unrest, and all of the other items that will likely be stolen from you, owning a generator is a no brainer. Now granted, if you know your power is only going to be out say one night, then yeah, a $1000 generator may not be the way to go. Especially since the food in your fridge and freezer will keep fine for that long, so you are not factoring in that expense.