written by Hughtoo on 13/01/2013
I have had my 2300 for about 7 years. Have had to disassemble and clean the fuel petcock a couple times. The breaker failed and wouldn't carry a sufficient load so I bypassed that. I may burn up the generator one of these days. I'm planning to leave town in a couple weeks with my RV so I tried to start it and the recoil starter spring broke. I have not been able to find a replacement part. I also have gas leak if I leave the petcock on with the motor not running. ~ Final judgement. The motor and generator have given me many hours of use. The peripheral stuff is a pain in the ass. When I have to replace this unit I will spend the extra dollars for a better unit.
written by supplymaster on 04/11/2012
I bought this generator a while back and had no reason to use it but did start it on occasion just to make sure it would work if needed. Just in running it to check it out I've had to fix the carb. reset the idle speed over and over again. now all the gas leaks out because the shut off valve quit working. I removed it to find the seals were all installed sloppy. I now feel I should replace it before i really do need it. It's bad that you can actually break down some thing just by testing it. I lost all trust in it. My wife can't even get it started if I was away. I almost forgot the shut off switch broke right off the bat so I installed my own switch. Can't wait to see what goes out next.
written by raullozada on 30/08/2012
I live in Puerto Rico and I bought the UST 5500W Generator in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac and other power outages that often happen here. I couldn't even start the generator, the gas was leaking from the carburetor. Then, I returned the unit for another (after receiving an exchange code, of course), and now this other unit does not even shut off when I want it to. I have to wait until the gas runs out after shutting off the fuel line. This is two brand new units that do not work. I want my money back and am being given the runaround that I cannot get my money back. I may have to take legal action. I cannot let $700 go down the drain!
written by on 08/08/2012
don't waste your money. gascock broke after two months & it has continual carburetor issues and now the carb leaks gas straight thru. it will be in my dumpster this afternoon.
written by KJMsgt on 02/02/2012
Purchased a new UST GG2300 at PEP BOYS. The 20 amp circuit on this UST GG2300 generator would NOT run the same load as an ONAN generator with a 15 amp circuit. I brought the UST GG2300 generator back to PEP BOYS and was told NO RETURNS!!! on these generators. Generator ran 8 hours, carb malfunctioned. Replaced the carb with a new carb. The replacement carb was also defective. A third carb corrected the defect. Generator ran 50 hours, started to go intermittent. This item is STANDARD MADE IN CHINA JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buy a used made in U.S.A generator or a Honda.
written by johnvan on 03/12/2011
I bought 2 of them 2 years ago, started them bith up about 1 1/2 years ago and now can't get them going. Needed them this past week and couldn't get either one going. On one a piece of the gas handle broke off when I turned it on, doesn't matter anyway as they don't run. I was really disapointed when I could not find a customer rep or tech support. All I can say is be careful of what you buy.
written by harleybarbie on 24/01/2011
I live in my RV and use the 1200 watt every day. It runs about 10 hours minimum daily. I do weekly oil changes and clean the air filter twice a week. I've only had to replace the petcock once. I'e been runing it for a year and a half with only a $10 replacement part. I would say that i'm happy with my purchase. Maybe everyone else is not happy because they are trying to run to much on not enough wattage.
written by on 27/11/2010
Piece of garbage. Ran 200 hours within the first month of usage then the valve broke off and was pushed through the cylinder head by the piston. The metal was cheapy, even the cylinder head. I've seen aluminum cans with thicker aluminum. Anyway, a call was put into the importer in California and they said it was a limited warranty of 60 hours and anything after that is considered excessive. We filed a complaint with the US Product and Safety Commission. Real simple to do. I suggest everyone who has a complaint do the same. And then maybe there will be a product recall on these pieces of 100% garbage.
written by on 07/09/2010
Unable to find service and wont stay running after trying to use it once and it never worked.
written by on 21/07/2010
I'm sorry, but spending $300 for a generator that basically is a throw away/paper weight model after using for 10 days is just plain irresponsible! Getting any support from their toll free number is a joke. I went through the kill switch my first weekend using on a camping trip.
2 more part replacements for the second time I used this piece of cr_p machine. Now, no warranty support, and no electric coming from this unit. Never, ever again will I waste a penny on these lame Chinese made units. Save your money and buy a name brand unit - it's not worth pissing away money and filling up a landfill for a quick solution!
written by on 05/12/2009
best generatore rooms for a week witirfor the 249 dollars it cost. ran three entire rooms no hitches.
written by on 24/07/2009
The UST GG2300 usually starts on the first pull and ran great for awhile. After about 200 hours the engine block is leaking oil and a spring on the throttle broke.It's a fairly quiet unit but that's about it.I have a Wisconsin powered unit from the 60's I bought used that I have thousands of hours on and there's no problem.The same for my Onan.
I'd save the few hundred more and buy a real Honda, or get a used American generator for half the price that you can at least find parts for.
But if you REALLY need a generator NOW, you can't afford much, and you can't find a good used one, this will work for awhile.
written by on 23/07/2009
2 circuits should be split between the 240V plug and the 120V plug, instead, the 240v plug runs on the same circuit as two of the 120V plugs, which could easily overload and flip the breaker, IF you could get the 120/240V circuit to actually switch to 240V.
This UST GG2300 generator failed to supply even the most basic power needs. My refrigerator comes on, but the lights are dim and does not operate at full capacity (food in the freezer still thaws out), and it will not support a running AC even on the smallest window unit I could find.
Completely useless!! If you guys like it so much, buy mine!!
written by on 17/06/2009
The UST GG2300 is a throw away unit, nobody in the world keeps parts for these pieces. run them till they quit and trash them.
written by leospereira on 10/05/2009
Cheap, easy to start. The UST GG2300 worked in a regular basis since 01/30/09 to 05/09/09. Now the engine works, but it doesn't generate power.
Written on: 30/04/2010
Same thing happened to mine. Nobody will service it.
Written on: 02/06/2011
thats what exactly happened to me..and that in the 14 hours only
Written on: 02/06/2011
thats what exactly happened to me..and that in the 14 hours only
Written on: 02/06/2011
thats what exactly happened to me..and that in the 14 hours only
written by on 18/04/2009
UST GG2300's are easy to start. GREAT PRICE, easy operation, dependable.
written by on 20/03/2009
I have two and one version has a plastic cord pull box cover in which the cord would cut through the plastic. The metal seems to work fine on the other unit.
Also, one of my units has an area where the electrical wire has burned near the upper rt. corner inside panel side/Ruva CBB61-400Vac
written by on 13/12/2008
I am very pleased with this UST GG2300! It ran great during a power outage about a year ago and it is ready to go for another!
You won't go wrong with this little unit if it meets your power needs.
written by dirkgoss on 19/10/2008
I think the UST GG2300 is a great generator for the sale price of $200.00 in Utah and elsewhere as of Feb. 2008 at Big 5. Noise inside of truck box with tailgate closed is very acceptable. Nice even running sound.
written by on 06/07/2008
The UST GG2300 great value for the buck. I have a 2300 and a 5500 living off grid. These has been the best generators I have ever had. Always use synthetic oil and they will last a long time.
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Ronfisher1's Response to Hughtoo's Review
Written on: 17/01/2014
You can buy a recoil set up on Ebay for this unit
Hughtoo's reply to Ronfisher1's Comment
Written on: 17/01/2014
Thanks. I did and it wasn't quite the right thing but I made it work. (Less pull length.)