New 240 volt Genmax generator 4000 iSBEC Parallel & Series! 120 volt 240 volt Ready !

[@johnnysweekends]

First ever genmax generator that can be put into parallel or series for 120 or 240volt! Let me know would this work for you and what would you use it for. #new #genmax #generator #prepping Discounts here……… Code for E-Start generator: 084000ISB Code for Manual start Generator : 084000isa GM Electric start: amzn.to/3P1hNGV GM Pull start: amzn.to/3P0h34F Series box: amzn.to/3s7L61l Watch dog: amzn.to/45voc2q Bonding plug: amzn.to/47Exvie Fuel treatment: amzn.to/3P0xuhl Gas can: amzn.to/3YHErr9 Direct Questions for fast response ...asqme.com/@johnnysweekends CHECK OUT MY AMAZON STORE: www.amazon.com/shop/johnnysweekends If you feel I helped you out..Buy me a Coffee 👍🏼🙌🏼👊🏼😀 www.buymeacoffee.com/johnny5120J

[@wesr228]

This is a giant step forward and so happy to see it reviewed! Such a smart idea, and perfect for us who only need 240v for a small fraction of the time, but still subscribe to the whole one is none and two is one idea.

[@johnnysweekends]

Surprised no one did it before

[@YukonHawk1]

I always learn something new when I watch your videos. Cool test with them running in series. Genmax has some really great features. I believe other manufacturers are looking over theirs shoulders. The added bonus is that Genmax keeps things very affordable.

[@johnnysweekends]

I do like how they have come up with some other units that are not available. And thanks 👍🏼😀

[@YukonHawk1]

@@johnnysweekends you are most welcome

[@danpatnode6783]

The newer GM4600IAEDC includes ‘neutral bonded’ sockets, making it challenging to connect directly to buildings. Would this series kit bypass the bonding, for home backup applications? And would this provide both bonded (on the gens) and unbonded sockets (on the parallel box), simultaneously?

[@johnnysweekends]

I don’t think it could be unbonded and bonded at the same time. For AC it’s one or another I believe on this unit. I thought it was unbonded when I tested this when I used the box. I’ll have to look when I dig them out

[@ck-rc]

I've had the GM4000iSAPC for a month now. I purchased it because the existing generator I had (a Pulsar PG2200BiS) was too loud when running a near capacity load ~13 amps @120 VAC. A couple of observations I've made: 1. The pull start rope comes out of the case at a sharp angle -- if you don't make sure the rope is clearing the case, it can and will eat grooves into the case. Most other generators I've used have a metal plate to prevent this from happening, so this seems like a design flaw to me. 2. When the generator is in low idle mode and a relatively high load is put onto it (I use a HF heat gun to test high loads), it will surge/shake until it can catch up. When it does this and is on a hard surface like asphalt or concrete, it will move from its position. My other inverter generators will ordinarily bog down and eventually catch up. 3. When I was initially inspecting my generator, I found that the air intake boot for the carburetor that goes into the air filter housing was not fully seated. If the generator was run in that configuration, it would have been able to suck in unfiltered air. 4. There is a rubberized retainer that is near the cylinder head that is quite brittle/easy to break. When I pulled the oil fill side case cover off, it fell out as it had been broken at the factory from what I can tell. 5. The generator is well packaged (as well as any of these generators in this class).

[@johnnysweekends]

Thanks for the info definitely good to know. I did notice my intake boot seemed snug but not out of position. I’ll have to mention something. But when your operating your gen you are doing it wrong. Under high loads on and off the low idle should be off so it can provide power to higher loads. If it’s just a gradual increase then low idle is fine Again thanks for the feedback

[@ck-rc]

@@johnnysweekends Yeah, I don't disagree that I'm operating the generator incorrectly by throwing a load at it like that, ordinarily I leave the eco idle off anyway. It was just something I noticed during testing and my other generators (Pulsar PG2200BiS, Pulsar G2319N, and a 2018 HF Predator 3500), don't surge the way the Genmax does. I have a picture of the intake boot, happy to send it wherever you would want me to.

[@ck-rc]

Oh, and just to come back and clarify, I love the Genmax for what it is, it's at an excellent price point, not overly loud, and orange is my favorite color.

[@johnnysweekends]

@ck4x7 yea the predator has a larger engine to compensate for those loads. But I’ll just let them know. It’s good they have the feed back

[@Kris-qh1td]

Great video!! Genmax seems to be stepping up to the table with some pretty awesome features 👍

[@lorneserpa5888]

Cool. But need duel fuel and remote start for my RV. 3500iaed for me. Wish it would go EFI.

[@johnnysweekends]

EFI is coming soon but not a dual fuel model ….. yet

[@ck-rc]

@@johnnysweekends Looking forward to your testing of the EFI model. Would be killer if it was even quieter than this one! i.e. quiet on par with the new Honda EU3200i!

[@johnnysweekends]

@ck4x7 yea I know they have delayed a little and I was giving some suggestions as well. Hopefully they all come together. But yea I’ll be doing a couple different videos but was hoping to have it before summer ends for higher elevation tests when it’s also hot

[@shaunnightfire8269]

You must do more videos on this generator, including comparison with a large single unit that costs around $1600

[@johnnysweekends]

Not a bad idea I’ll look into a comparison and some pros and cons

[@bimini99]

Excellent stuff but why don’t they have that generator available with propane?

[@johnnysweekends]

Maybe soon. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@josiahberry8743]

Now this is awesome! Where was this a few years ago. Regarding the bonding plug, do you only need to bond 1 of the 2 generators if in parallel too when using a traditional parallel kit? In series, it looks like it’s just 1 that is needed. To my understanding you should not bond your generator when using it with an existing properly bonded electrical system (I.e. a house, venue, etc) due to different ground potentials. But in an electrical system derived from solely generators, I am unsure if it’s somehow dangerous to bond both generators ran in parallel.

[@johnnysweekends]

You only need to bond one if using a watchdog unit or other EMS device. If at a house it will determine you type of transfer switch

[@cory5890]

How about connecting one of these to the genmax 7250 or how bout connecting the 3500 duel fuel to the 7250?

[@cory5890]

Or could you use one of these to parallel with the 7250?

[@johnnysweekends]

You can !

[@cory5890]

Would be a great video👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@timothymasarik12]

so glad you made this video so are these genmax the only 2 that you can pair together to get the 240volts? i gotta ask cause I'm looking to buy 2 of the exact same ones to run some bigger items at the house.. a well pump, sump pump, fridge, deep freezer etc... unfortunately.... I don't want to buy some monster of 290lbs one..... i need just one for camping, hunting, working on the farm etc etc but yes 2 to run a few things in the house when we lose power. well pump, sump pump, deep freezer, fridge.... thanks for any info also the tank seems small on these would i be better off getting just one big one even though it be a totally pain for us to move around?

[@johnnysweekends]

Genmax at the moment is the only company that has this feature but you will see others I assume maybe late this year or next. Genmax has a couple different models that are capable of 240v now including the new EFi units….see here goto.walmart.com/0Z53BY

[@SlooDon]

Johnny, thanks for the videos! I’m looking for a generator(s) for my 5th wheel which has 50 amp service. One of these units may run one AC unit and limited other needs. Two of them should run both AC units. I’m confused however on whether to run them in parallel or use the series function and which way to set the switch on the box. Would I use the it in the 120V position or the 120V/240V position? I would plug in my 50 amp Watchdog EMS as you have shown then the 50 amp cord to the trailer. Thanks in advance for your input. Your videos on generators have been a lot of help during my research, thanks again!

[@johnnysweekends]

It depends on how your Rv is wired. I can use a 30 amp service and power everything in my Rv not at the same time but everything will turn on, both ac units, electric water heater and more. Now it also depends on your power needs. Are you going to have converter on? Fridge on AC? Water heater on AC and such. That can be a big big difference in type or size of gen to get. If just running a couple ac units and maybe charge batteries here or there no bigger and of course run the microwave when needed. Now I have a 208y setup. Maybe check yours I would probably run these in series I think but being so new I’m still wondering what would be best and need more time to see how they do. But if I was going to strictly run two ac units and everything else was off parallel would share the load equally and series would split it and each units load would be different. So one generator could have more load time then another, but you could just swap out that unit next time to handle the large load. But yea one ac unit on each of these is perfect. They would just purr

[@SlooDon]

Thanks! I have a 2023 Cougar 23MLE that has a 2000 Watt inverter, 400 watts solar panels and 2 100 amp lithium batteries. I would have the converter on. Fridge is 12 volt compressor type. I’m thinking one of these would run one AC and the charging needs of the batteries running the fridge and some lights. Maybe the TV. Two in parallel (or series) should handle both AC’s, the TV and charger. Would shut down one AC to use microwave. What have you heard on GenMax’s durability? Thanks!

[@johnnysweekends]

@SlooDon these will easily power what you need and in parallel since you have a 30amp service camper I would assume. Short unit. What size ac units like a 13.5 and a 10k? So far the Genmax units have been doing well. Sure some have died like any other brands but now that they have been out for a while they are holding there own. I still recommend a warranty just like when you buy a harbor freight predator. But you have a good set up and charging batteries seems like it should be limited with the solar on board. Really your just needing for ac unless you use a lot of power

[@SlooDon]

Johnny, I have 50 amp service in the 5th wheel. One 15K AC and one 13.5K AC. It’s 50 amp two 120V leg service. Running two generators I would use the 50 amp outlet on the parallel/series box. It’s when using the 50 amp plug that I’m confused. If I plug in the 50 amp Watchdog first then the 5th wheel cord should the switch be on 120 or 120/240 on the parallel kit. Is the 120 to 120/240 switch the parallel to series switch? Sorry to be a pest…..😁

[@johnnysweekends]

@SlooDon ahh that’s right sorry. Lots of comments to go through and sometimes I mix a few up. Technically you could skip the watchdog if you want. The generators have there own safety shut offs but if you want the dog in-line for monitoring that’s nice as well. You honestly could run it both ways. Parallel they will load share and in series with the 240 switch they will run independently so each will take care of its own 120 leg. Our RVs don’t have true 240 volt appliances, so we have options on how we want to use it. In a home panel then switched to 240v 👍🏼

[@timothymasarik12]

so im new to this just A truck driver and not much knowledge about electrical items..... Amps watts volts etc etc so 2 of these paired together gets me the 240 volts BUIUUUT hope many amps am I gonna get? I feel like that means something if I'm running a couple things together in the house... any information will be greatly appreciated!! thanks

[@johnnysweekends]

Yes, if you buy two you will need the box to put them in parallel or series. If you parallel you double you amp output. If you out in series you double the voltage and amps stay the same. So you would get 240 volts and say 25 amps per load wire. So 25 amps per side. Or what ever the amp rating is for these units.

[@timothymasarik12]

@@johnnysweekends just my full name Timothy Masarik

[@JorgeVonVogler]

Any idea how long run time till empty?

[@johnnysweekends]

That’s alot of variables as it depends on loads or temps and altitude. You can get a basic run down but know that over 50% starts to burn a lot more fuel and over 70% you are really burning fuel.

[@MJF40]

Wonder if you can trick the box with "other" generators? 🤔

[@johnnysweekends]

No because the gen works with the box, and the gens have the main wiring needed.

[@papabearx2]

Great video. Is Genmax still going make the Genmax 4500ibefi fuel injection?

[@johnnysweekends]

Yesss!! The new one just got shipped to me. Should see it mid December hopefully I can get the video out soon after I get it. It will have some good updates

[@SamehKhan]

If I listen to your video with my eyes closed, you sound like Bob Odenkirk from Better Call Saul!

[@johnnysweekends]

😂😂 I get this so much!! 👍🏼

[@carperdiem8754]

I have a question. Can I series a propane and gas only genmax of different sizes. Long story as to why I am thinking about this…

[@johnnysweekends]

Hmm haven’t done it. I don’t see why not. You’re just limited to the smaller units output ..

[@carperdiem8754]

@@johnnysweekends oh ok. So if the running watts on one is 3800 and the other is 3000, I am limited to 6000watts? Or would I get the full 6800?

[@johnnysweekends]

@carperdiem8754 you would be limited to the smaller. Normally amps is what you would use but watts work as well. So yes smaller of the two. 3000 watts x2. Or what ever the smaller of the running watts is.

[@carperdiem8754]

@@johnnysweekends gotcha thank you

[@ericjohnson9080]

I see in specs burns 3.6 gallons in 4.5 hours at 25% load. Is this correct? Seems like excessive fuel consumption.

[@johnnysweekends]

Yea that’s not correct

[@ericjohnson9080]

@@johnnysweekends what do you know about fuel consumption on these?

[@ChatGPT1111]

Shame they aren't Trifuel as that's the only way to beat the Duramax Dual Fuel units that have been out for years.

[@johnnysweekends]

Non of the DuroMax units are like this size with this power and definitely not able to be put into series. That’s new, completely new. Not really Apple to Apple at all. Dual fuel is easy

[@DanielDaniel-eu9yq]

Hi. Too bad that it is not dual fuel... propane being cleaner, less CO hazardous, without the hassle of refueling when you have 2 x 40 or 1 x 100 propane bottles.

[@johnnysweekends]

They may have a dual fuel version later 👍🏼

[@seniorslaphead8336]

Damn they are cheap! If my Honda ever craps out I'll know where to go... (to your channel for current advice). 👍

[@bimini99]

The Honda won’t crap out lol

[@johnnysweekends]

@bimini99 lol that’s not true at all.

[@bimini99]

I had one and with proper maintenance it seems to run forever..

[@johnnysweekends]

@bimini99 they typically do. But the newest generations are definitely not lasting like the older ones that were built like tanks and could be abused and they just kept running.

[@clou1969]

Never seen a GenMax in Canada. Probably China made that’s why.

[@johnnysweekends]

Everything is made in China, darn near. 95% of every generator is made in China. Even some Hondas now are headed that way.

[@clou1969]

@@johnnysweekends that’s where I’ll stop buying generators. 😂