A Closer Look at the Erayak 4500PD
I’ve always appreciated inverters for their quiet operation, fuel efficiency, and clean power. All of my personal generators are inverters, and the Erayak 4500PD caught my eye because it offers some features that my current models don't have, making it worth a closer look.
One of the most impressive features is the automatic fuel switching. Unlike other generators that require manual input, the 4500PD automatically switches between gasoline, propane, and natural gas. When the pressure from the propane tank drops, it seamlessly switches to gasoline, allowing for continuous operation without any interruptions. This feature is not only convenient but also helps to maximize the generator's runtime by efficiently managing fuel sources.
The 4500PD is also equipped with advanced inverter technology, boasting a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of just 0.2% to 1.2%, which is significantly lower than the typical 1.9% found in power grids. This makes it safe for even the most sensitive electronics.
Despite its compact size and 149cc engine, this generator can produce a reliable 3500 watts of power, making it a leader in its class. Additionally, it features a 30 Amp RV outlet and parallel capability, enabling users to double the power output when necessary.
In summary, the Erayak 4500PD stands out as a versatile and efficient power solution that is well-suited for a variety of needs, from RVs to home backup power. Its intelligent fuel management system and superior inverter technology make it a reliable choice for anyone in need of portable power.
For those interested in a deeper dive into its performance and features, I have done a comprehensive review in his video. If you resonate with what you've read so far, be sure to check out mine full video review for more insights.
Been watching James Condon's videos for a while, and, I suppose impulse bought this because it ticked the boxes that I have been thinking about and I was impressed with how it performed. Clean sine wave inverter, good capacity, can run in parallel if needed, and for me, dual fuel (propane and gasoline). No natural gas in my area, so I won't use that.
Admittedly I haven't put it to much work yet, but I have been running it for break-in on both gasoline and propane. It starts on the second or third pull for me. It does auto-switch between the two fuels as described, stumbling slightly but not stalling out. I did notice the red propane light only partially lighting up when I slowly cracked the propane valve, but when I shut it off, paused, and then opened it quickly, the red light lit up bright. I did the first oil change after 1-1/2 hours of running, and there was some fine glitter in the oil, but nothing that concerns me yet. I'm running 15W-40 in it.
Overall, it seems like a good unit, but there are a couple of things worth mentioning. For one, the sticker on the side says 450mL oil, the manual says 0.6L of oil, and I ended up adding 650mL to get halfway up the dipstick. 450mL barely wet the tip of the dipstick. Also, the Phillips-head gas bowl drain screw is blocked by the side support bar. It looks like it'll be tricky to drain the bowl. Update: Not really tricky, but use a flatblade instead, Phillips didn't catch very well. Draining the bowl does get a few teaspoons of gas out.
But the unit runs very smooth, is not noisy (I wouldn't say it's quiet, but it's not annoying), it holds voltage and frequency well (~122V at 59.97Hz is what I was seeing with 1000W of load), and the wheeled dolly addition makes it easy to move around. I'm pleased with it so far. I'm feeding it non-ethanol gasoline but am going to invest in a couple more containers of propane for longer term storage. This will be an emergency generator for me. Here in Texas we need all the backup power we can get.
We bought this product for use during power outages during hurricanes in Florida . It is clean, easy to use, lightweight to move around and has enough power for our refrigerator, television, coffee pot and other low loads when we need them. We are using natural gas and bought the model with an electric start for ease of use.
I have been looking for a generator for a while, after reading several reviews we decided to give this one a try due to the price and power combination. We bought this to use for one out of camping trips! We were not disappointed. The generator has amazing power. We were able to run the heater and several other plugs for multiple family members including two teenager, so you know it was running nonstop ;). The value for the money is amazing. I was satisfied with how long we ran it and we did not run out of propane. We camped for the weekend on one tank of propane, which wasn’t empty when we got home. It’s easy to use and I was able to carry it by myself and I am a 5 foot women. The weight of the generator is a mere 54 lbs compared to several others that are much heavier. This makes transporting it a lot easier. It has handles to make transporting it easily and carrying it easier.
The design is great has an easy-to-use knob and an easy pull to start. It was not difficult to start and never shut off. Also, when running some generators give off a heave odor. I could not even smell this one. the design is functional and esthetic. Easy fix you just switch it back. Enough power to run my fridge and deep freezer and also has the plug options for the larger appliances. Luckily we had this because a storm hit the following weekend and we lost power for a day. This was able to keep our deep freezer running and none of the food went bad. If you are looking for a generator to purchase this one would be a great buy. Would def recommend!
First off, this generator is really nice. Its compact, its packed up nicely, was double boxed and secured well. I bought a smaller Erayak in the past that I liked which was just enough power for a deep freezer and maybe a fridge, however I have a natural gas line that is hooked up in the back of my house for generator and grill that I used for this generator since its tri-fuel which is a lot easier than having to have gas on hand, as you can see in the picture above with the hose. I got the hose and connectors for mine from amazon for $44 for my gas line from Patiogem, its nice as well.
I highly recommend you watching the video on Youtube from James Condon about this generator. He does a good job showing and telling you what you need to do to break it in which is very important, the oil in picture above shows how dirty the oil is after the 1st change and all the metal fragments thats in it.
The oil was very hard to find in small containers, I went to 3 different automotive stores in order to the find a store that carries quart size containers of the SAE 15w 40 all of the stores only had gallon size, however if you can't find that specific oil the video I mentioned above he uses a different oil. It took I believe 3 full plastic filler at the 200 line to fill it up properly. The plastic filler came with the generator
I used 2 heaters which was my best way in order to get enough wattage to properly break the generator in, I ran it for about a hour before my 1st oil change which you can see how nasty it looks.
Overall its a great generator that I highly recommend, I will not be using it often and most of the time I will have it stored... However I am glad how easy it was to get going and how much power it easily ran and most of all I am thrilled I can run it on my natural gas line.
