Yarmax / Mortex Diesel Generator

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Yarmax Generator Review:

Who is this company? Yarmax a labor factory in China and does not actually manufacture their own products. Components are purchased from others and assembled to produce their brand of generators. Their website suggests they have products with CSA approval (They spell it with two capital P’s APProval in 5 different places) however none have been found and no records found with the CSA.

When you buy a brand of generator from a company that buys after market parts to assemble their products there is always a problem with inconsistent parts supply and constant changes in design. Often service manuals and instructions do not apply and critical information is missing. There are no documents available on their site either.

Having no operations in North America but selling them on eBay through importers and liquidators leaves customers with no place to turn too when it fails.

The latest version says it has a 10 Hp engine. Others are 11 - 13 hp. There is no fuel pre-heater or external fuel filter. They never show you what is inside or under the cover. Like many other low end products this one is also missing a top access panel. It is like trying to access your car engine without opening the hood.

The wheels are very small and moving this 360 lbs generator is very difficult. No remote control, no spare parts, no local service available.

The warranty is supposed to be one year however it does not cover labor and shipping of parts to you. This can be very costly considering it is not a North American company and they are located in China.

Electrically it looks cheap. The outlets are not standard and are very cheap looking. The circuit breaker appears to be the same brand that was recalled by the CSA in North America. This generator also has no Ground Fault Protection.

We consider this just another no name brand generator and not worth considering if your looking for a quality unit.

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