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Should have set the tank on a bathroom scale to get a better idea of usage over time.

Gasoline will give you about 20% more watts than running the generator off of propane!

Isn't this obsolete technology? Solar is cheap and efficient these days.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this video. I just recently called about a quote for a whole house Generac generator and they want $2,000 up front and total cost was around 13,000. I only need something to power my refrigerator and deep freezer because I have an alternate heating source, and Alternate cooking Source when a power outage so I was looking for something that I can afford and this seems like a good solution or maybe the 9500 because I have a tiny 886 square foot house.

If your electrician only charged $400 bucks, you got an awesome deal.... typically this should run at least $800-$1200+ for the installation (depending on the wire length). -Electrician

This instantly fails if you have an electric water heater, avg 4500 watts just the heater, and not a spike it would be constant. fyi.

Thanks for your video. What kind of regulator are you using for your tank.

So if a generator like this is 120 volts and 30 amps = 3600 watts. I’m no electrician but how can these generators have more watts than that running??

Not mentioned here but this option also allows you to use the generator with an RV when not used for your house.

You must have just missed the new models have an hour meter on them. At least the Model #201323 does.

I have two of these, I also had an older version that was square. I actually prefer that older style because they stack on top of each other. The biggest gripe I have with Champion is they changed the parallel connectors to square plugs so you have to buy their parallel kit. I understand why they did it but I hate when manufacturers do that crap instead of having a universal design. Before anyone says it's not a big deal, it is for me because the older parallel kit I have has the round plugs that all the other manufacturers use. So I had to spend another $80 for their parallel kit.

Great video! I needed this

Running a generator on propane is actually quite expensive, but it has the one advantage of sitting unused without getting gummed up or having it's gas go stale. So you would not want to use it for anything but emergency backup power. You can get as much propane as you want, sitting there unused for years, as long as you own the tank(s). This can make a huge difference in how many (very expensive) batteries you need if you have off-grid solar. For example, maybe you only need battery backup for 3 days, instead of 5 days, because days without sunshine are rarely more than 3 days where you live. If you calculated it right, you almost never have to power up that propane generator.

These tanks are 20# tanks, but it could only have a 15# fill depending if you buy refills or you have the tank filled. Was this a 15# or 20# test?

Good demo. If you used a digital scale under the tank, you could see how much it goes down hour by hour. If you know what an empty tank weigh as your base line you could get a more accurate estimate of when you would run out of gas based on you draw.

Propane tanks are supposed to be filled to 80%

Thank you for this video, I have the same Bluetti and our power went out 22 hours ago and now I can plug in my fridge which I didn't even think of

Thanks.

I love nine over 2 years very quiet 2 nice product easy to handle an great plus clean power I go power propane plus another for travel camp I got big 15 30 it's very heavy load no propane

Subscribed. Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Very useful and meaningful information. Great run time. My only concern would be the noise. Vultures would start circling around the house.

Why do you say you think this might be the "ultimate suitcase style generator" before you've even got it out of the box?? Thanks..

I have my generator connected to my 500 gallon propane tank that is used to heat my hot water tank and furnace. After seeing this I now see I can go for weeks if needed. Thanks for the demonstration.

So, it ran out on half load. The reality for most people is that it would be running at a much higher load. Most homes will be using at least one TV, a fridge, heat or AC, lights, computers and other various equipment. I'd guess that the 12 hours you got would be cut in half.

I"m not sure how full exchange tanks are filled - but the smart money says fill 80% to leave space for heat expansion. Fill too full and if it gets hot it could vent itself and cause a fire.....

My Toro manual says to NOT screw in the dipstick to check the level. It's even noted on the dipstick. One problem I had, though, is that when I put the wheel back on, only one wheel got power. I got through the rest of the mild winter with only one wheel being driven, but I'd like to fix that for this winter.

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Before you buy any generator CALCULATE what you really need (not want!) and how much fuel you will use. Consider how you will treat your neighbours! Being the only house in the road with the lights on speaks loudly to neighbours and passers by! It's probably a good plan to have an inverter and battery to run your house (fridge/freezer etc) essential functions overnight.

Thank you.

Wouldn't you need to have a 120/220 generator to power a dryer or stove. Anything that's 220 in your house

Could you tell me if it has an hour gauge, I see it has a run time and I also seem to see that it does but I am not sure. If it does, I have it on 18 hours so far. Thanks.

What type of gas should be used?

Interesting...thanks for sharing. Now, to be prepared for a significant pwr outage I'm wondering how you plan to use your gen? To run continuously with a hot spare tank to refill daily, or do you plan to run gen periodically...to keep HVAC, fridge-freezer and maybe electric hot water heater minimally functional?

5 gallons of gas will run my 4000 watt generator for 15 hours. Cheaper than propane. 50 gallons stored. Only running for 5 hours a day...will keep me going until the raiders attack.

Good video will check out rest of channel!👍

Currently running my sump pump while we are having a power outage.

Need more info on the transfer switch. Any links?

Not trying to beat you up but, your refrigerator is empty. When it is pretty full it will be running more often due to the heat food generates as it decomposes. That is why food has to be refrigerated.

Small generator to charge them .I bought small power smart 1000 it runs fridge ac 1 at a time note keep extra oil small motor goes through oil need to add some every 3 tanks

I just fast forward it to the end

My fridge uses 125 watts. It takes 800 watts for a second or two to start it. Most fridges won't pull 700 watts continuously

I use a suction oil change device, no mess! Suck oil out, add new oil and you are done! Same on my lawn mowers etc.

I watched a few video's about generators and this is the best i have seen to help me understand how to use one before i buy. I do want a quiet running one and this sounds better than some I've heard. My son gave me 2000 powerhouse generator gas i don't know if it use propane also. He did use it to power his frig and freezer when his light went out. I don’t want to run full house with a bigger one i don't have hook-up for that. Is it possible to run a washer or dryer by just plugging in to just the generator with proper extention cords? Thank you for this video, i want to know all i can in how to use one correctly.

Oh my god. You can get a buddy heater and run on a 5g propane tank for almost 4 or 5 days.

I do belive a full fridge with already cooled items help retain the cold temperature in the fridge. Especially when the door is opened and closed in normal use. The cool air will spill out but the cool food holds the cold.

I've always liked MagLite's simplistic design. It just appeals to me. About a year ago I bought myself a Nitecore HC60V2 headlight for work. It felt a quality product at first but it started giving me trouble very soon. I felt like the on / off switch didn't always work as it should have and later on one plastic part of the headband broke while the light was in my backpack. I also have some other lights. Four of them are MagLites; MagTac plain bezel, XL200 (way too complicated and gimmicky), XL100 (still a bit complicated and gimmicky) and Solitaire LED on my keychain. They have never given me any trouble and the MagTac feels incredible well built and good in hand. I really love it. Money well spent. The Solitaire LED gets the most use because it's almost constantly on me when I'm awake. It's switchless design makes it perfect for every day pocket carry.

Should I run my dometic fridge (with ice trays) from the Bluetti 12 v cigarette socket or one of the Bluetti’s 110 plugs. My older 500watt Bluetti just runs low to fast. Looking at a bigger Bluetti. Help. Or should I get the 180t and the Bluetti fridge with those plug in Bluetti battery

I got the Mini Maglite 2AA LED, the original version with around 140 lumens almost 12 years ago and it is still going strong. The focusing headcap casts the spot more than a hundred yards out with a laser like focus. I do construction and now a Fenix UC35V2.0 and PD40RV3 are my primary EDCs but the Mini Maglite is still in my tool case as a backup. I run only Lithium Energizer AAs in it and they never leak or lose power. One pair of lithium Energizers lasted almost a year with constant use.

I learned so much in this video alone for someone new who’s looking at purchasing their first generator. Thank you!

Can you feed natural gas to this generator if your home has natural gas?

Before you fired up and read the instructions. Replace, and or modify with magnet the oil filled drain plug. During the initial breaking it will solve many problems and add hours to the life. Me and mister Tesla like the hour or a minute give it 5 stars and thumbs up. Upgrade the spark plug right off the bat as suggested by many in this thread. Add backup air filters. Replacements. Is summer wash your bone and recycle a bulk and others are not. With respect to the easy access on the port side of this unit. OK break out your arrange to take out the 4 corners and you have greater access to the spark plug in everything out there I'm only sure you try.