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The PowerSmart PS5045 is a gasoline inverter generator rated at 3800 W continuous and 4800 W surge, with a 223cc OHV engine, electric push-button start plus a backup recoil pull, and a carbon monoxide sensor that shuts the unit down at unsafe levels. It runs about 9 hours at half load on a 4.5-gallon tank and is rated at 67 dB. At 89 lb it is heavy for one person to load, and it is not CARB-compliant, so California buyers should look elsewhere. Against inverter rivals it offers more surge power and a CO shutoff at a lower tier, but it lacks a 240V outlet and a fuel gauge.
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Lowest price we've seen: $599.99 on Nov 12 at Walmart. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 12.
Owners rate it well overall, praising the electric start, the quiet running and the CO shutoff. Complaints center on weight, fuel consumption under load and the lack of a 240V outlet.
The PowerSmart PS5045 is a portable gasoline inverter generator rated for 3800 W continuous and 4800 W surge power. It can be used for emergency home power, construction sites, camping and charging outdoor electronics.
It starts with the push button and has a backup pull-start recoil system. A 5-in-1 smart digital display shows its status.
Its CO Detect sensor shuts the generator off automatically when carbon monoxide reaches unsafe levels. It also has low-oil shutdown, overload protection and an automatic voltage regulator.
