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Briggs & Stratton P2200 - 1700 Watt PowerSmart Series™ Inverter Generator (49-State)
Model:
30651
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Features
Grade
Recreational
Style
Portable
Run Watts
1,700 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
2,200
Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Briggs and Stratton OHV
- B & S P2200 PowerSmart Series™ Inverter Generator
- Great for keeping appliances running in your RV or tailgate
- 111cc OHV Briggs & Stratton 4-Cycle Engine
- Excellent torque, fuel efficiency & quieter operation
- Computer-Controlled Inverter Technology w/ LED
- Safely power laptops, tablets, TV's and game systems
- PowerSmart™ Mode - Saves Fuel & Lowers Noise
- Automatically adjusts engine speed based on electrical load
- LED (Green) Output, (Yellow) Low-Oil & (Red) Overload Alert
- Provides added protection so you can enjoy the power
- 1-Gallon Fuel Tank w/ Choke Lever for Cold Starts
- Provides up to 8 hours @ 25% Load
- Parallel Operation Port (New Feature)
- Increase available wattage by running another P2200 or P3000
- AC & DC Circuit Breaker Protection
- "Push to reset" design protects against generator damage
- Unique Twin-Hand Design & Super Lo-Tone™ Muffler
- Up to 38% lighter & 45% quieter than a traditional camping generator
- 12-Volt DC Output (5-Amp) - Great For Charging 12V Batteries
- 2-Year Limited Consumer Warranty & 1-Year Commercial Warranty
California residents see
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
Plug Types
30651
Overview
Weight
50 Pounds
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
21 Inches
Product Width
12.5 Inches
Product Height
17.35 Inches
UPC
011675306519
Product Specs
Voltage
120 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Inverter
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
1700 Watts
Surge Watts
2200 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
14 Amps
Tank Size
1 Gallon
Fuel Tank Material
Plastic
Fuel Gauge
No
Idle Control
Yes
Hour Meter
No
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Not Applicable
Grade Type
Recreational
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs and Stratton OHV
Starting System
Recoil Start
CC
111 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
1 Year
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Plugs
12-Amp DC - Cigarette Adapter
1
NEMA 5-20R - Wall-Type
1
Reviews
(20)
Briggs & Stratton 30651 Reviews & Ratings
Customer Rating
4.25
(20 Ratings)
5
(13)
(13)4(3)
(3)3(1)
(1)2(2)
(2)1(1)
(1)Great But Not So Much In Very Cold Weather
By Mike
IL
Review Posted 01/14/2024
Works great but very hard to start in cold winter weather.
Mike Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
4/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, Easy To Store
Cons:
Difficult To Use, Unreliable
The Cover Was Cracked When I Got It
By Erminson G.
LAKE ARIEL, Pennsylvania
Purchased 12/14/2019 |
Review Posted 01/07/2020
The cover was cracked during shipping.
Erminson G. Does Not Recommend This
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Manufacturer Response
We are sorry to hear that your P2200 generator was damaged during shipping. We’re working closely with shipping companies and vendors to improve the delivery process to ensure once the product leaves our facility, handlers do not tip the box, which can cause damage to the plastic housing or internal parts. When it comes to shipping damage claims, we recommend that you work with the retailer/vendor you purchased the generator from. If you have any further questions, please contact our customer support center at 800-743-4115.
Rating Breakdown
2/5
2/5
2/5
2/5
Cons:
Packaging, Durability
Great Features, Great Price, Great Generator
By Robert K.
LA PLATA, Maryland
Purchased 07/25/2019 |
Review Posted 08/16/2019
Briggs & Stratton has proven that they can make a great generator at a great price.
Robert K. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
4/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again, Reliable
Lots Of Power In A Quiet & Light Weight Unit
By Javier G.
Miami, Florida
Purchased 06/18/2019 |
Review Posted 07/21/2019
Compared to my previous portable generator, the P2200 is lighter and at least 30% more power.
Javier G. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Quiet, Exceeded Expectations, Light Weight, High Output
Total Disaster
By Kenneth D.
Decatur, Illinois
Review Posted 08/20/2018
My second P2200 generator. The first one was great so when time to replace it, I bought another p2200. I've owned it 85 days, it's broke down twice. I've had 6 days of service out of 85 and still counting. The company hasn't been any help.
Kenneth D. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Very sorry to hear you're having problems. Briggs stands behind their products and offers a 2-Year Warranty on this model. To locate a service center in your area, Briggs can be reached directly @ (800) 743-4115.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Rating Breakdown
1/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
Pros:
Quiet
Cons:
Low Quality
Good Product for the Money
By John S.
west columbia, South Carolina
Purchased 06/22/2018 |
Review Posted 07/17/2018
The only problem is its bigger than the Honda and weighs more. Other that that its a great generator, and super quiet, I was impressed with it and no problem starting it for the first time.
John S. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Quiet, Easy To Use, Reliable
Cons:
Heavy
I Do Not Trust This Inverter
By James D.
LONDON, Arkansas
Purchased 07/17/2017 |
Review Posted 06/24/2018
I bought this inverter in July 2017. It did not work right out of the box, the red overload light would come on with just the motor running and nothing plugged in to it.Which tells me there was no quality check of this unit by anyone.
It was repaired under warranty at my local Briggs dealer, but it took 2 months for them to get to it. Turned out it was a loose ground wire or something.
The generator worked great the rest of 2017. I used it on maybe 6 occasions. I used it to power the 13,500 btu A/C in my camper. Last month we went on a road trip 1500 miles from home I needed the generator....it didn't work.
At first it powered the fan on the A/C unit but would overload when the compressor came on. A few minutes later it wouldn't even run the fan. I plugged in an electric skillet and it worked for a few minutes, then the overload light came on and the output power is cut off. After that the overload light would come on with nothing plugged into it.
I just got home from the trip Friday. I plugged it in to the trailer and started it up. It would run the A/C fan but not the compressor. Monday I'll take it to Briggs and see if I can again get it fixed under the 2 year warranty. Once it's fixed I'm going to sell it and buy a Honda.
I would most definitely NOT buy this unit again. And I will not buy from Electric Generators Direct. Good price but I think it's better to buy local so I can get the unit fixed or serviced by someone who cares. If Discount Generators Direct cared they would send me a new unit.
Sorry to be so negative, but when you need a generator, you need a generator and not a bunch of run-around.
It was repaired under warranty at my local Briggs dealer, but it took 2 months for them to get to it. Turned out it was a loose ground wire or something.
The generator worked great the rest of 2017. I used it on maybe 6 occasions. I used it to power the 13,500 btu A/C in my camper. Last month we went on a road trip 1500 miles from home I needed the generator....it didn't work.
At first it powered the fan on the A/C unit but would overload when the compressor came on. A few minutes later it wouldn't even run the fan. I plugged in an electric skillet and it worked for a few minutes, then the overload light came on and the output power is cut off. After that the overload light would come on with nothing plugged into it.
I just got home from the trip Friday. I plugged it in to the trailer and started it up. It would run the A/C fan but not the compressor. Monday I'll take it to Briggs and see if I can again get it fixed under the 2 year warranty. Once it's fixed I'm going to sell it and buy a Honda.
I would most definitely NOT buy this unit again. And I will not buy from Electric Generators Direct. Good price but I think it's better to buy local so I can get the unit fixed or serviced by someone who cares. If Discount Generators Direct cared they would send me a new unit.
Sorry to be so negative, but when you need a generator, you need a generator and not a bunch of run-around.
James D. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Very sorry about the problems you've experienced with your generator. We are an online retailer and do not have a service department. All warranty service is provided by the manufacturer's servicing dealers. Briggs stands behind their products and provides a 2-Year warranty, so please be assured your issues will be resolved.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Manufacturer Response
I'm sorry to hear that you experienced these issue with your generator. This is not typical of a new product. An authorized service dealer would definitely be your best resource in this situation. They can inspect the generator and make any warranty determinations. If you still have questions after or during this process, please contact our customer support center at 800-743-4115.
Rating Breakdown
4/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Features
Cons:
Unreliable, poor manufacture support, poor support from where I bought it
Great Product
By Andrew B.
Naples, Florida
Purchased 09/05/2017 |
Review Posted 09/28/2017
Very happy with this inverter generator. Spoke with a representative on the phone who was VERY helpful in explaining what he thought would suit my needs. If I was buying again I would go for Briggs & Stratton but a larger watt capacity than the P2200, just because I would have liked to run my portable ac at the same time as fridge freezer. It wasn't quite able to cope but that's not the products fault. Love that it's quieter than normal generators and fuel efficiency is outstanding.
Andrew B. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Quiet, Exceeded Expectations, Easy To Use, Reliable
Good Product For The Money
By Earl B.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Purchased 06/20/2017 |
Review Posted 08/01/2017
I have 5 Honda generators and wanted to try something different. After reading many reviews, I decided to try the Briggs & Stratton. Out of box after adding fuel and oil, it actually started on the first pull. It is not as quiet as the Honda and the slow idle is a little faster, but for the money it is worth every penny. So far I have about 80 hours on it with no trouble.we will see if it does a thousand like the Honda with no repairs except changing the oil.
Earl B. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Price, Exceeded Expectations, I'd Buy It Again, Durable
Not Good
By Jason
South Carolina
Purchased 07/10/2017 |
Review Posted 07/25/2017
Would no do what was advertised. Would not pull AC in my camper and they offer no returns. Wish I would of went with Honda. Now I'm stuck
Jason Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Very sorry that you're not satisfied with your generators. Briggs states in their owner's manual that the maximum power when running (2) P2200 in parallel is 3000 watts.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
1/5
3/5
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