Amazon links: iGen1200: amzn.to/2LBjhHy Frigidaire 5000 BTU a/c: amzn.to/2XtmiRd Don't forget we have a Facebook group too! facebook.com/groups/hobotechcrew/
Westinghouse was on my generator short-list so I've been waiting for this review. I can only afford to buy once, so I really appreciate this review. Thank you!
I purchased the Westinghouse I 2000 four years ago with no problems. Mine started first time on three pulls at sea level. The longer it sets with fuel, the more pulls it will require. I am using mine for backup power during hurricane season.
I am not so keen on live streams no matter what the subject but to be honest, I watch because there is a small chance that I might learn something from your tech and tech reviews. Plus, it is really useful to see things through someone else's eyes and how they attack problems and build things. Sometimes there are better ways to do things whether it be from past experience or purely by accident.
I agree he's a great mix. Informative and fun. Because he's soooo technically skilled, I think Tom should have more endorsements. I always look forward to his opinion because he's experienced and thorough.
I bought this gen. Ran my ac on it. The very next day every immediate camper came over to me and voiced their displeasure about excessive noise. IT IS LOUD!! so if you want a loud gen...buy this one. This gen is way louder at standard idle than a honda eu2200i at full throttle.
I don't think 68 db from a meter away under a/c load is very loud. You must be camping within spitting range of others. Of course the Honda is quieter. It's also 3x the price.
@@HOBOTECH 68 db is extremely loud. And your db measurement is flawed. You measured the front of the genset. Measure the db at the exhaust where the real noise is. And better yet...when neighbors come over and complain about gen noise...it's loud!!!!! You get what you pay for. Quality costs. Plain and simple.
I have to admit I cringed when I heard it on video, because I have a quieter Yamaha 2000w inverter. I'm not worried about the loudness too much, but definitely wondering about the reliability. Please update us!
I'm not a techie but I like to hear your expert opinion. However, a little of your fun, humor and clinky is good too. You and Stan together are usually a win win.
I love the how to videos very good information for those of us like to live off the grid excellent information but I also like the fact that Tom has met Heidi and they seemed like a good couple to me a man shouldn't be alone if you can find a girl that's a good one like Heidi I love watching their videos I watched when they went to Fossil Canyon Creek I thought it was a great video Domino's girl having a great day and she's funny he's lucky man and I hope they stay together have a great day 👍🙄
What really helps me make a purchasing decision is actual live demos of typical RV appliances, etcetera, such as you demo'ing your air conditioning unit and your 3qt Instant Pot. For example what about hot water heaters for shower - if not using propane - ?? Does it charge a house battery - what type? or is that redundant?
To answer your question at the end -- I'm learning a lot from your videos. I'm not a van camper or a camper at all for that matter. But, I am interested in solutions for backup power and comfort during power outages that might result from tornadoes, ice storms, and other extreme weather events, as well as the ability to charge electronics while traveling. After going through two bad ice storms in 2008 and 2009 we bought a Honda EU2000i, and we just bought a Jackery Explorer 500 that can keep the DSL modem/router going, charge electronics, etc. without running the generator. Hoping to expand into solar power and looking for other low-impact useful loads to run off the Jackery such as USB fans and... ???. So, for my interest I would definitely appreciate more reviews, technical videos, and how-to videos.
Thanks for the reassuring video. After researching for a generator i choose the westinghouse, noticed your video amd now even more excited to go generator and be done with solar for good! 😆
Not being a technical person, i enjoy the reviews because your doing all the work. Keep it up. I have a Ryobi 900 watt propane generator. I bought as a emergency back up to my 160 watt Zamp solar now that I am in the Pacific Northwest. I like the idea that you do not have to worry about stare gas.
I've been thinking about purchasing the 900 watt Ryobi propane generator or the Sportsman 1000 and converting to propane. Propane conversion companies not real sure if they have a propane kit with out a technical carburator stud measurement first. Waiting to get a generator sale maybe winter they will reduce the price. What have you tried to run on it so far? Hobotech had the sportsman 1000 watt running a 5,000 rotary knob AC.
I ordered the Westinghouse generator 3 months ago, I was so excited...but it came in damaged 3 Xs So I gave up. Maybe I’ll try Amazon for better results. Thanks for the review.
You will defiantly be taking advantage of that warranty as Westinghouse is not known for it's quality in recent years. And most consumers would buy that and only use it a hand full of times in 3 years where as you will beat the shit out of it almost daily good luck.
@randy s this thing is almost 462 on amazon now, but at sams the a-iPower sams 2300w is 400. Is there a contest? And I hear you about the 2 year no questions warranty. The a-Ipower duel fuel is only 450. Does predator make a duel fuel in this size?
Finally! I've been waiting for someone to put out a video with this particular generator showing how much wattage it can handle. I wasn't sure if I was going to have to invest in the next one up. (igen 2200... over $500) Ironically you tested 900w which is exactly what I'm going to be using and it looked like it held it with no issues. Thanks for this video review!! Subbed...
Hey Tom ! That IS a GREAT little gen you've picked up ..... I believe this one will FAR OUTLAST the Sportsman toy that you had previously !! And YES to "this type of content" (as I have said before.. Personally in my own opinion, these type vids carry a LOT MORE interest , than do the "partying" type vids ) ... Again, solely my opinion.... I have donated a number of times on your LIVE streams (SUPER CHAT, ) because I think you put the effort in !!! Rick S.
If you want quiet I used an old truck exhaust system but even a pipe the size of the Westinghouse exhaust pipe and stick it in an old rusty muffler the rustest is better Will quiet the noise down very much . Scott from New Hampshire !!!
Save that oil container, And use it for putting the new oil into. I had that set up at my past work place for a two-stroke chop saw. 1 gallon of fuel with one container made for the perfect mix...that was until some idiot started throwing away my small containers, couldn't find any two-stroke oil. And destroyed the saw...and i ended up having to rebuild the engine.
for myself... I liked most back in the beginning on how you showed the initial "outfitting of the RV" (solar, charger/inverter/fuse panel, the lighting)..it would be nice to show basic outfitting of the kitchen (inside & outside), sleeping, bathroom/shower. No one shows the basics of getting started in the RV life
Hmm. Well, I did review those things in older videos and in my Roadtrek tour video. I showed the shower, aftermarket bed, 12v TV, replacing the faucet, tearing out the 3rd seat to add a computer. Not sure what else I need to show?
@@HOBOTECH I was talking about... the basics for a newbie kitchen, bedding, bathroom, cockpit.... I have been watching since before the solar install, and have watched all previous vids from when you were deciding what to buy while living in Cali....
Pretty good instruction book, I have not seen one that says what size extension cable to use either. Much better and higher wattage output than the Sportsman genny. Should last you a long time.
the reason it says not to run without a load,,,all small air cooled engines need to run full speed. The flywheel has fins. Those fins cause air turbulence. Low speed doesn't give enough air circulation. Also for those of you reading this with typical lawn mowers, they are designed to have engine speed at full speed, never run any air cooled engines at low speed.
Dave's RV Channel the reason you don’t run generators with no load is to prevent diode burnout, even a small light bulb will do the trick. Light load, less gas, less heat, less cooling needed. Full load, more gas, more heat, more cooling needed. Running a generator at full speed simply for more cooling is self defeating. On the other hand running a lawn tractor under load but controlling ground speed with engine RPM will overhead a air cooled unit. Run the engine at full speed and control ground speed with gear selection
Consider adding a Hobbs meter to track usage hours. There are several aftermarket ones around. When searching for them I found using “Honda generator hour meter” yields best results. Thanks for thee unbiased video.
Well done Tom, I really like your video. It's very informative. I learned a lot from your TH-cam videos. Can't wait until next one..keep it coming, I enjoy it.
Right now tractor supply has the Sportsman Gen1000i for $168, do you think that the Westinghouse is better enough to justify the added price? Or go for the Sportsman deal?
Hello, well I must say I really like the majority of your videos except for lives, but that is just me. I think just keep the channel a mix of stuff but the how too’s and reviews are great. Just take,care and stay safe.....love and hugs❤️❤️❤️❤️
As someone who knows mechanics... generally, no on higher octane. These are low compression/low performance engines. Octane only reduces dangerous preignition, knocking, or pinging which is where the fuel explodes before it's supposed to. It happens in highly tuned, high compression, turbocharged, supercharged, or other performance engines, when fuel is too explosive or low octane for that engine. High performance engines need fuel that is slightly harder to ignite, or higher octane. That being said, these small engines HATE ethanol that sits in carb for periods of time. Ethanol-free gas if you choose to afford it will make them last longer, or you should drain carburetor if not running it regularly. Also highly recommended is running top-tier fuel (many name-brand gas stations, Google Top Tier fuel), or fuel with higher concentration of fuel-system cleaners. I run Berrymans B12 Chemtool additive in Marathon Gas (or other inexpensive Top Tier) in all my gasoline engines. You're Welcome😁
Great video, much appreciated! I don't see an hours meter on the generator itself. Do you have some kind of a set up for that or do you just try and mentally keep with the running time?
No need to remove plug and prime the chamber with Marvel, along with few cord tugs? When will you install $20 meter; hour usage and RPM readouts How long before you empty that initial oil? Some pundits suggests 1 hour no load - then new oil - or sumfin like that. Do you believe in magnetic dipstick ? 1/3 related load ??? Econo mode is designed for operating intermittent stuff like sump pumps. which may or may not go on. What makes a Honda 2200 worth 1,000?
I believe in following the manual. They say change the oil at 20 hours that's what I did. I'm going to hit my 2nd change today at 50 hours. Magnetic dipstick is a good idea but don't know if they have one for my model. Next video will be installing an hour meter.
If available for that model, I'd highly recommend a magnetic dipstick! Got one on my dependable Yamaha, and I see/remove fine silt on it every oil change or top-off. That's the stuff that could've been wearing out my cylinder walls, etc., BUT DIDNT! Also highly recommend an hour meter to keep track of maintenance, hours, etc. Remember to remove it when you're selling your 251,837-hour generator! 😂 About the value of Honda, they're among the best, but worth the $? NO! At the time of my purchase years ago, I chose a slightly expensive, but $300 cheaper-than-Honda Yamaha inverter gen. The Yamaha had several key advantages over the Honda, like fuel shutoff, dependable timing gear instead of Honda's notoriously disposable interference timing belt, and same power output from a smaller,more fuel efficient engine. It has been bulletproof through many hours of use, 1pull every time, even in below-zero temps. I've got from 11.5 to 14hours on one gallon of fuel every time, over thousands of hours. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, Honda!
Hey there. What size ac will run on a 2000 peak? I tried mine but I think my ac unit needs more power unfortunately. What is the instant pot that it will run that. There so great right. How often should you change your spark plug?
You can probably run a 6000 or 8000 btu on a 2k but it must have a soft start built in. Any Instant Pot will run on a 2k. Spark plug change is every 300 hours.
I'm 4 years late to seeing your question, but the answer is 'yes'- if the solar generator has a way of plugging into 120v power outlets. I live off-grid in solar powered Motorhome. Basically a Solar gen is a miniature version of my motor home electrical system- Solar and/or 120v plug-in charges the 12v battery/ies, and an inverter converts the 12v into 120v to run appliances when not plugged in to 120.
My guess was 5 pulls for the initial start and 1 pull for the second start so that makes me 1 for 2. Overall, it looks like a nice buy for under $400. One thing I noticed about the Westinghouse lineup is they are rated about 200 or more watts more than completing units. Since it ran your 900 watt cooker at altitude, it appears the specs are close to true output. That was a surprise to hear the unit was assembled in the US. I figured it was a branded unit out of a large China company since Westinghouse is a licensed name. It does look relatively large for a 1200 watt unit. I am thinking in terms of how it would compare in size to a Honda 1000 and 2000. That would be my only knock on it for folks like you that are very limited on space. It is hard to tell how large it is without being next to another model so I may be wrong on that. Weight at 33 lbs looks good and close enough to the Honda 1000 at 29 lb. As far as the channel goes, I like the mix you have now of product reviews, travel, problems on the road and RV life. They all make for interesting topics so Iwould say just go with what you find interesting and informative.
I'm amazed really how many people here have commented saying they hate the live streams. I thought the opposite because every time I have one I get like 150+ live viewers and like 3000+ views after. I'm still going to have them but probably only once a month.
That is good there is at least one left! I thought I read somewhere that Briggs was actually selling engines to the big Chinese company that is behind Firman generators here in the states. Firman is their US marketing arm and brand for the US.
Very good review, Im impressed with the generator also. Keep up the good work. Question: I am looking for wifi booster, what would you recommend? Safe travels!
Just stop by for the unboxing of your new Westinghouse inverter by the way I'm wanted to let you know my phone broke and this is swinging D...take me a couple days to come up with the money for my new phone trying to get back with all my subscriptions that's going to take a while I might nearly watch 700 videos a day back to the unboxing later Tom p.s.I watched you and Heidi go on your little trip to Fossil Canyon or whatever it was you two make a great couple bro she's a really funny chick you're a lucky man buddy have a great day both of you an say hi to Luna your kitty cat I've got a big old pitbull named Timmy and I got a Rat Terrier Pitbull about a hundred and ten days old and I call her little one that's my family peace brother.👍🙄
I like your blue collar approach on things man, I have now watched a few videos of yours and appreciate your work. I nearly fell out of my chair laughing with the boobie comment and the shirt pull, LOL. +1 on that hahahaha!!
Just now seeing your video on the Westinghouse, I'm waiting for my 1000 Sportsman to come from Sam's Club hope I get as much life as you did. Just had a brain backwards fart, wonder if you saved that bottle that the generator had with it, to fill oil up, that would make a good measuring container for when you're changing your oil, just a thought
Yes stay high tech and please more high tech reviews....doin good my man.....Kit never changed his own oil......Star Trek was leading edge way before its time....Oden is the new supreme Darth Vader.....notice the evil beard LOL he controls you and Mir just with smell ..what a genius cat........STA
I have this generator in my Amazon List, but my 800w Dirty Hands is holding up. Right now Sams has the version you wore out for $200. I'd like to know how well it will charge the Battle Born if/when you get them. The whole point of lith is to be able to charge quickly with none of the annoying finish stage issues you get with lead. You don't even have to fully charge. I wish they had so called hybrid inverters for reasonable money. That way you can run the generator and also pull some power out of the battery bank, on AC. It makes a low power generator more useful. I think there are some on Ebay, pure Chinese. The good ones are about 4x the Westinghouse. Thanks
My 55 amp converter pulls a max of 950 watts so the iGen1200 should be able to charge the Battleborns no problem. I also have 500 watts of solar now on two solar controllers, one is a lithium model designed to "kick start" lithiums if I run them down to zero. Many times I wish I could fit one of those hybrid jobs because then I could use extra solar watts to power the a/c and save gas.
Hay Hobo hope you like that new generator. Can’t wait till you do the long term use of it. Hope Jackery sends you that new one coming out at the end of the year can’t wait for that review if they do...🎩
That ending was really scary. I like the techie stuff but I also like campsite reviews and travel vlogs. Are you going to be traveling this year or have you put down roots there?
I won't be traveling much this year. I think I did plenty last year putting 10k on driving around the country. Keeping put lets me get more work done and spend more money on tech stuff for the channel (like this).
Good question, I'd also like to see if it's alive after 4 years! I've got a rock-solid Yamaha 2000 with thousands of hours, but looking to get something even smaller to be even more portable and fuel efficient. Even my small 2000w is bigger than necessary for my off-grid solar lifestyle, but I fear a tiny Westinghouse would be less reliable...
Amazon links:
iGen1200: amzn.to/2LBjhHy
Frigidaire 5000 BTU a/c: amzn.to/2XtmiRd
Don't forget we have a Facebook group too! facebook.com/groups/hobotechcrew/
After it gets broke in use a oil treatment like Motorkote(Walmart), it will make it last longer and will lower the noise a few decibels
Westinghouse was on my generator short-list so I've been waiting for this review. I can only afford to buy once, so I really appreciate this review. Thank you!
I just ordered the Westinghouse iGen2200 on sale for $345! I cant wait!
I purchased the Westinghouse I 2000 four years ago with no problems. Mine started first time on three pulls at sea level. The longer it sets with fuel, the more pulls it will require. I am using mine for backup power during hurricane season.
I am not so keen on live streams no matter what the subject but to be honest, I watch because there is a small chance that I might learn something from your tech and tech reviews. Plus, it is really useful to see things through someone else's eyes and how they attack problems and build things. Sometimes there are better ways to do things whether it be from past experience or purely by accident.
Great job on the generator review Tom. I like all your videos technical or life style traveling around the country.
I agree he's a great mix.
Informative and fun. Because he's soooo technically skilled, I think Tom should have more endorsements.
I always look forward to his opinion because he's experienced and thorough.
I enjoy the tech stuff, you explain so well that even an old lady can understand lol
I bought this gen. Ran my ac on it. The very next day every immediate camper came over to me and voiced their displeasure about excessive noise. IT IS LOUD!! so if you want a loud gen...buy this one. This gen is way louder at standard idle than a honda eu2200i at full throttle.
I don't think 68 db from a meter away under a/c load is very loud. You must be camping within spitting range of others. Of course the Honda is quieter. It's also 3x the price.
@@HOBOTECH EXCELLENT reply , Tom !!!
@@HOBOTECH 68 db is extremely loud. And your db measurement is flawed. You measured the front of the genset. Measure the db at the exhaust where the real noise is. And better yet...when neighbors come over and complain about gen noise...it's loud!!!!! You get what you pay for. Quality costs. Plain and simple.
I have to admit I cringed when I heard it on video, because I have a quieter Yamaha 2000w inverter. I'm not worried about the loudness too much, but definitely wondering about the reliability. Please update us!
Tom's the man when it comes to detailed reviews!! Well done!
Have a good one!
-Jon
I'm not a techie but I like to hear your expert opinion. However, a little of your fun, humor and clinky is good too. You and Stan together are usually a win win.
Your unboxing videos are always very informative.
I've said before this is when you are at your best Tom. How to videos are so important, well done! You can't put a price on comfort 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I love the how to videos very good information for those of us like to live off the grid excellent information but I also like the fact that Tom has met Heidi and they seemed like a good couple to me a man shouldn't be alone if you can find a girl that's a good one like Heidi I love watching their videos I watched when they went to Fossil Canyon Creek I thought it was a great video Domino's girl having a great day and she's funny he's lucky man and I hope they stay together have a great day 👍🙄
I enjoy watching all your videos but I do learn so much from your diy, tech and review videos so keep them coming.
Would love to see more "how to" and "product reviews" along with your other content.
I like the mix of content. This was an excellent unboxing video...
Tom, I like the DIY vids and your electric biking vids. The handyman stuff is cool too because we need to keep our stuff working lol
What really helps me make a purchasing decision is actual live demos of typical RV appliances, etcetera, such as you demo'ing your air conditioning unit and your 3qt Instant Pot. For example what about hot water heaters for shower - if not using propane - ?? Does it charge a house battery - what type? or is that redundant?
To answer your question at the end -- I'm learning a lot from your videos. I'm not a van camper or a camper at all for that matter. But, I am interested in solutions for backup power and comfort during power outages that might result from tornadoes, ice storms, and other extreme weather events, as well as the ability to charge electronics while traveling. After going through two bad ice storms in 2008 and 2009 we bought a Honda EU2000i, and we just bought a Jackery Explorer 500 that can keep the DSL modem/router going, charge electronics, etc. without running the generator. Hoping to expand into solar power and looking for other low-impact useful loads to run off the Jackery such as USB fans and... ???. So, for my interest I would definitely appreciate more reviews, technical videos, and how-to videos.
Do you know if this unit has a fuel shutoff valve for storing it?
I love all your videos. The how to's might bring you some free stuff to try for the companies.
Keep up the how-to's.. I like them better than campfires and walks.
For the AC, did you use an extension cord to your 30 AMP input to the RV. appreciate the explanation. wondering if it would work for my RT SS Agile.
Yes, I do. I'm running a 25 foot high gauge outdoor extension.
@@HOBOTECH what gauge and length? Thanks
@@ratherbfishing455 amzn.to/2KwTiQJ
@@HOBOTECH Thank you!
Thanks for the reassuring video. After researching for a generator i choose the westinghouse, noticed your video amd now even more excited to go generator and be done with solar for good! 😆
Not being a technical person, i enjoy the reviews because your doing all the work. Keep it up. I have a Ryobi 900 watt propane generator. I bought as a emergency back up to my 160 watt Zamp solar now that I am in the Pacific Northwest. I like the idea that you do not have to worry about stare gas.
I can't carry enough propane to boondock or I would prefer it over gas just because it's better for the generator (and doesn't stink).
I've been thinking about purchasing the 900 watt Ryobi propane generator or the Sportsman 1000 and converting to propane. Propane conversion companies not real sure if they have a propane kit with out a technical carburator stud measurement first. Waiting to get a generator sale maybe winter they will reduce the price. What have you tried to run on it so far? Hobotech had the sportsman 1000 watt running a 5,000 rotary knob AC.
I ordered the Westinghouse generator 3 months ago, I was so excited...but it came in damaged 3 Xs
So I gave up. Maybe I’ll try Amazon for better results. Thanks for the review.
Tom never seems to read the 1-star reviews.
Six pulls it took to get mine up and running. Pretty good machine for the money
Appreciate all your work, info, links, and product reviews Tom! Keep it up.
Hey Tom, I'm late but HoboTech to me has always made more sense as as "Techy" kind of channel!
I like your mix and match of videos. Great reviews.
Hey Tom👋🏻, another thorough, excellent product review! Maybe add a weekly review or two, but not all reviews 😉 that would be boring!
You will defiantly be taking advantage of that warranty as Westinghouse is not known for it's quality in recent years. And most consumers would buy that and only use it a hand full of times in 3 years where as you will beat the shit out of it almost daily good luck.
some reviews on non existant warranty....doh!
Tks Tom. As always great job!
I’ve been considering a 1200 I-gen to run the RV a/c. You have helped cement my decision.
@randy s this thing is almost 462 on amazon now, but at sams the a-iPower sams 2300w is 400. Is there a contest? And I hear you about the 2 year no questions warranty. The a-Ipower duel fuel is only 450. Does predator make a duel fuel in this size?
I love these you're helping me plan out my RV build
what are your Thoughts of the westinghouse igen600 also what kind of solar panel do I need
Newbie here...what would you advise for most quiet and energy efficient?
Finally! I've been waiting for someone to put out a video with this particular generator showing how much wattage it can handle. I wasn't sure if I was going to have to invest in the next one up. (igen 2200... over $500) Ironically you tested 900w which is exactly what I'm going to be using and it looked like it held it with no issues. Thanks for this video review!! Subbed...
Hey Tom ! That IS a GREAT little gen you've picked up ..... I believe this one will FAR OUTLAST the Sportsman toy that you had previously !! And YES to "this type of content" (as I have said before.. Personally in my own opinion, these type vids carry a LOT MORE interest , than do the "partying" type vids ) ... Again, solely my opinion.... I have donated a number of times on your LIVE streams (SUPER CHAT, ) because I think you put the effort in !!! Rick S.
Thanks, Rick!
Love love to learn more about the techy stuff! You rock the way you explain stuff! Keep up the good work
Great video!
Are inverter generators close to the pure sine wave inverters?
If you want quiet I used an old truck exhaust system but even a pipe the size of the Westinghouse exhaust pipe and stick it in an old rusty muffler the rustest is better Will quiet the noise down very much . Scott from New Hampshire !!!
Save that oil container, And use it for putting the new oil into.
I had that set up at my past work place for a two-stroke chop saw. 1 gallon of fuel with one container made for the perfect mix...that was until some idiot started throwing away my small containers, couldn't find any two-stroke oil. And destroyed the saw...and i ended up having to rebuild the engine.
I was just going to post that!!
-Jon
GREAT TIP !!!! "pre-measured"
So what's your final verdict on this generator versus the sportsman it replaced? Did it hold up as well?
I was curious as to whether it was a good product because I use to work for Westinghouse.
for myself... I liked most back in the beginning on how you showed the initial "outfitting of the RV" (solar, charger/inverter/fuse panel, the lighting)..it would be nice to show basic outfitting of the kitchen (inside & outside), sleeping, bathroom/shower. No one shows the basics of getting started in the RV life
Hmm. Well, I did review those things in older videos and in my Roadtrek tour video. I showed the shower, aftermarket bed, 12v TV, replacing the faucet, tearing out the 3rd seat to add a computer. Not sure what else I need to show?
@@HOBOTECH I was talking about... the basics for a newbie kitchen, bedding, bathroom, cockpit.... I have been watching since before the solar install, and have watched all previous vids from when you were deciding what to buy while living in Cali....
Like the Tech aspect of the channel.
Pretty good instruction book, I have not seen one that says what size extension cable to use either. Much better and higher wattage output than the Sportsman genny. Should last you a long time.
Love the cat and all your cool tests. Thanx much.
the reason it says not to run without a load,,,all small air cooled engines need to run full speed. The flywheel has fins. Those fins cause air turbulence. Low speed doesn't give enough air circulation. Also for those of you reading this with typical lawn mowers, they are designed to have engine speed at full speed, never run any air cooled engines at low speed.
Dave's RV Channel the reason you don’t run generators with no load is to prevent diode burnout, even a small light bulb will do the trick. Light load, less gas, less heat, less cooling needed. Full load, more gas, more heat, more cooling needed. Running a generator at full speed simply for more cooling is self defeating. On the other hand running a lawn tractor under load but controlling ground speed with engine RPM will overhead a air cooled unit. Run the engine at full speed and control ground speed with gear selection
I favor the technical and product review videos, but I really do like them all.
I love technical and how to videos. Product reviews are helpful as well.
Do you think this would be enough to run one of those 6000btu portable stand up air conditioners
I would like to see you or someone else build a generator box so that they can be run in the rain or when it is snowing. I liked your video.
I've always run mine in the weather without issue.
is this a pure or modified sin wave generator?
Consider adding a Hobbs meter to track usage hours. There are several aftermarket ones around. When searching for them I found using “Honda generator hour meter” yields best results. Thanks for thee unbiased video.
Stay tuned ...
Thanks for all your helpful replies!
Hey Tom, what decibel meter app are you using ?
Well done Tom, I really like your video. It's very informative. I learned a lot from your TH-cam videos. Can't wait until next one..keep it coming, I enjoy it.
Hi Tom, does this generator produce pure syne wave, for use in laptops ect? Great review, safe travels.
Pure sine wave as noted in the description.
Good deal!!..keep reviewing!...I try to watch them all!...I do have a question...how does the generator handle the cycling of the ac?...
Just fine.
Oh yeah! I’ve been waiting on this video
Hello, I live in a van but i never tried a generator. What is the consumption of gaz per hour on normal mode ? Thank you
That looks just like the Generac GP1200i generator. Good to know another source of parts if needed.
I really like the video, you are definitely good at doing a review or how to fix it. I would like to see more.😃👍🇨🇦
Right now tractor supply has the Sportsman Gen1000i for $168, do you think that the Westinghouse is better enough to justify the added price? Or go for the Sportsman deal?
Hello, well I must say I really like the majority of your videos except for lives, but that is just me. I think just keep the channel a mix of stuff but the how too’s and reviews are great. Just take,care and stay safe.....love and hugs❤️❤️❤️❤️
does octane matter in these engines? would it run better with super vs. regular gas?
As someone who knows mechanics... generally, no on higher octane. These are low compression/low performance engines. Octane only reduces dangerous preignition, knocking, or pinging which is where the fuel explodes before it's supposed to. It happens in highly tuned, high compression, turbocharged, supercharged, or other performance engines, when fuel is too explosive or low octane for that engine. High performance engines need fuel that is slightly harder to ignite, or higher octane. That being said, these small engines HATE ethanol that sits in carb for periods of time. Ethanol-free gas if you choose to afford it will make them last longer, or you should drain carburetor if not running it regularly. Also highly recommended is running top-tier fuel (many name-brand gas stations, Google Top Tier fuel), or fuel with higher concentration of fuel-system cleaners. I run Berrymans B12 Chemtool additive in Marathon Gas (or other inexpensive Top Tier) in all my gasoline engines. You're Welcome😁
Hi Tom, was the Sportsman generator really only 19LB's? Thanks.
Great video, much appreciated! I don't see an hours meter on the generator itself. Do you have some kind of a set up for that or do you just try and mentally keep with the running time?
That'll be covered in the next video.
What's the Max watts/amps this generator will run just before going into protection? Got the sportsman's, but might need this.
Hey Tom, did you ever get your onboard generator on the Road Trek to run?
I'll be doing a video on that soon. You'll be surprised what happened!
No need to remove plug and prime the chamber with Marvel, along with few cord tugs?
When will you install $20 meter; hour usage and RPM readouts
How long before you empty that initial oil?
Some pundits suggests 1 hour no load - then new oil - or sumfin like that.
Do you believe in magnetic dipstick ?
1/3 related load ??? Econo mode is designed for operating intermittent stuff like sump pumps. which may or may not go on.
What makes a Honda 2200 worth 1,000?
Where can you get a magnetic dip stick? Magnetic drain plugs are a cheap safeguard for other engines.
@@waitaminute-vw9hf They are available for some generators. Common item for Honda models. They probably don't make them for every generator.
I believe in following the manual. They say change the oil at 20 hours that's what I did. I'm going to hit my 2nd change today at 50 hours. Magnetic dipstick is a good idea but don't know if they have one for my model. Next video will be installing an hour meter.
If available for that model, I'd highly recommend a magnetic dipstick! Got one on my dependable Yamaha, and I see/remove fine silt on it every oil change or top-off. That's the stuff that could've been wearing out my cylinder walls, etc., BUT DIDNT! Also highly recommend an hour meter to keep track of maintenance, hours, etc. Remember to remove it when you're selling your 251,837-hour generator! 😂 About the value of Honda, they're among the best, but worth the $? NO! At the time of my purchase years ago, I chose a slightly expensive, but $300 cheaper-than-Honda Yamaha inverter gen. The Yamaha had several key advantages over the Honda, like fuel shutoff, dependable timing gear instead of Honda's notoriously disposable interference timing belt, and same power output from a smaller,more fuel efficient engine. It has been bulletproof through many hours of use, 1pull every time, even in below-zero temps. I've got from 11.5 to 14hours on one gallon of fuel every time, over thousands of hours. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, Honda!
Youre the man and the
Cool Cat
Only You, will prose and
Farm Project are
Professiomals at Product
Reviews. Hoping you
Continue. Thank you
Don't you need non detergent oil ? Tractor Supply may have it.
It said to use normal SAE oil in the manual. I'm running on 5w30 full synthetic at the moment (at 50 hours).
@@HOBOTECH Good Video
Hey there. What size ac will run on a 2000 peak? I tried mine but I think my ac unit needs more power unfortunately. What is the instant pot that it will run that. There so great right. How often should you change your spark plug?
You can probably run a 6000 or 8000 btu on a 2k but it must have a soft start built in. Any Instant Pot will run on a 2k. Spark plug change is every 300 hours.
Can you use a gas gen to charge a solar gen when cloudy
I'm 4 years late to seeing your question, but the answer is 'yes'- if the solar generator has a way of plugging into 120v power outlets. I live off-grid in solar powered Motorhome. Basically a Solar gen is a miniature version of my motor home electrical system- Solar and/or 120v plug-in charges the 12v battery/ies, and an inverter converts the 12v into 120v to run appliances when not plugged in to 120.
My guess was 5 pulls for the initial start and 1 pull for the second start so that makes me 1 for 2. Overall, it looks like a nice buy for under $400. One thing I noticed about the Westinghouse lineup is they are rated about 200 or more watts more than completing units. Since it ran your 900 watt cooker at altitude, it appears the specs are close to true output. That was a surprise to hear the unit was assembled in the US. I figured it was a branded unit out of a large China company since Westinghouse is a licensed name.
It does look relatively large for a 1200 watt unit. I am thinking in terms of how it would compare in size to a Honda 1000 and 2000. That would be my only knock on it for folks like you that are very limited on space. It is hard to tell how large it is without being next to another model so I may be wrong on that. Weight at 33 lbs looks good and close enough to the Honda 1000 at 29 lb.
As far as the channel goes, I like the mix you have now of product reviews, travel, problems on the road and RV life. They all make for interesting topics so Iwould say just go with what you find interesting and informative.
The "assembled in USA " is somewhat misleading as the parts are still made overseas and that's where the issues arise.
I think Briggs & Stratton are one of the few left that actually build small engines in the USA. Everything else comes from China.
yes more vids like this ...anything but them damn live streams
An "occassional " Live stream is good too .... He has got to TRY to keep all his viewers HAPPY, ... ya know :) :) :)
I'm amazed really how many people here have commented saying they hate the live streams. I thought the opposite because every time I have one I get like 150+ live viewers and like 3000+ views after. I'm still going to have them but probably only once a month.
@@ricks.1318 AMEN
@@HOBOTECH YEA, I hate LS
That is good there is at least one left! I thought I read somewhere that Briggs was actually selling engines to the big Chinese company that is behind Firman generators here in the states. Firman is their US marketing arm and brand for the US.
I like that I can put one in my tool box on my truck and keep it for a spare..
Very good review, Im impressed with the generator also. Keep up the good work. Question: I am looking for wifi booster, what would you recommend? Safe travels!
I don't have a WiFi booster as I don't use public WiFi. I use a WeBoost for a cell booster and my own Verizon and AT&T hotspots.
Hi ahead man ,I really appreciate the knowledge you share
Happy July 4th weekend Tom 👍
Really like watching your videos man... new sub here! I just bought Westinghouse IGen2200 which is very similar to this one 👍🏽
Just stop by for the unboxing of your new Westinghouse inverter by the way I'm wanted to let you know my phone broke and this is swinging D...take me a couple days to come up with the money for my new phone trying to get back with all my subscriptions that's going to take a while I might nearly watch 700 videos a day back to the unboxing later Tom p.s.I watched you and Heidi go on your little trip to Fossil Canyon or whatever it was you two make a great couple bro she's a really funny chick you're a lucky man buddy have a great day both of you an say hi to Luna your kitty cat I've got a big old pitbull named Timmy and I got a Rat Terrier Pitbull about a hundred and ten days old and I call her little one that's my family peace brother.👍🙄
Thanks for the info! Your videos are very helpful.
I like your blue collar approach on things man, I have now watched a few videos of yours and appreciate your work. I nearly fell out of my chair laughing with the boobie comment and the shirt pull, LOL. +1 on that hahahaha!!
thanks tom. always great info.
Keep the oil bottle to re-use so you're always putting in the right amount.
I would like it very much if you did more how tos and tech stuff. Thanks, good product review.
I Like the way your headed but still want it broken down step by step on how to do it .. solar to wire to invertor to ect ect step by step thanks
Just now seeing your video on the Westinghouse, I'm waiting for my 1000 Sportsman to come from Sam's Club hope I get as much life as you did. Just had a brain backwards fart, wonder if you saved that bottle that the generator had with it, to fill oil up, that would make a good measuring container for when you're changing your oil, just a thought
Yes stay high tech and please more high tech reviews....doin good my man.....Kit never changed his own oil......Star Trek was leading edge way before its time....Oden is the new supreme Darth Vader.....notice the evil beard LOL he controls you and Mir just with smell ..what a genius cat........STA
I have this generator in my Amazon List, but my 800w Dirty Hands is holding up. Right now Sams has the version you wore out for $200. I'd like to know how well it will charge the Battle Born if/when you get them. The whole point of lith is to be able to charge quickly with none of the annoying finish stage issues you get with lead. You don't even have to fully charge.
I wish they had so called hybrid inverters for reasonable money. That way you can run the generator and also pull some power out of the battery bank, on AC. It makes a low power generator more useful. I think there are some on Ebay, pure Chinese. The good ones are about 4x the Westinghouse.
Thanks
My 55 amp converter pulls a max of 950 watts so the iGen1200 should be able to charge the Battleborns no problem. I also have 500 watts of solar now on two solar controllers, one is a lithium model designed to "kick start" lithiums if I run them down to zero. Many times I wish I could fit one of those hybrid jobs because then I could use extra solar watts to power the a/c and save gas.
Hay Hobo hope you like that new generator. Can’t wait till you do the long term use of it. Hope Jackery sends you that new one coming out at the end of the year can’t wait for that review if they do...🎩
I hope to get my hands on one. I have the new Explorer 500 and it's a beast. I can't imagine how huge the 1500 will be.
I like the live feeds and the tech videos.
Keep us informed on fuel consumption from sportsman to westing house.
That ending was really scary. I like the techie stuff but I also like campsite reviews and travel vlogs. Are you going to be traveling this year or have you put down roots there?
I won't be traveling much this year. I think I did plenty last year putting 10k on driving around the country. Keeping put lets me get more work done and spend more money on tech stuff for the channel (like this).
@@HOBOTECH roger that. Agree it's expensive to travel, especially through Wyoming. Stay cool.
How's the generator holding up after a year?
Good question, I'd also like to see if it's alive after 4 years! I've got a rock-solid Yamaha 2000 with thousands of hours, but looking to get something even smaller to be even more portable and fuel efficient. Even my small 2000w is bigger than necessary for my off-grid solar lifestyle, but I fear a tiny Westinghouse would be less reliable...
Do comment call, mail call, tech, travel, and ect. Just more videos. 👍👍👍
currently unavailable on amazon