WESTINGHOUSE iGEN4500 INVERTER GENERATOR REPAIR

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  • We show how to repair a very common problem with the choke not working on a brand new Westinghouse iGEN4500 Inverter Generator
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  • @dale_ch
    @dale_ch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mike, you're the most patient electrical engineer I've ever come across - dealing with this customer! Great job buddy 😅🤣

  • @brandonbrown3463
    @brandonbrown3463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    “Road Queen is inside with the oven going” LOL!!!! ... I’m jealous

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was just pulling a Boner!! We have a gas oven, that's why Mike was laughing!!☺

    • @ron827
      @ron827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@805ROADKING Pulling a "boner" has a different meaning today than when we were kids.

  • @kruzerboy76
    @kruzerboy76 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You and Mike saved my ass. I really didn't want to send it back, especially with such an easy fix. Found the same wire and connector not connected. Recruited my wife (smaller hands and arms), followed your video, remained patient and..........now it fires right up first time I push the start button. Thanks for taking the time to make the video, and posting it.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's cool!! I'm glad you found the video!!☺

  • @Zukilover305
    @Zukilover305 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! I Would not have been able to fix the EXACT ISSUE…(S) basturds… Yeah, brand new, Choke inoperative… OVERVOLTAGE… with nothing plugged in. Found yet ANOTHER connector behind the panel unplugged… Unreal…. Tried calling customer service and got a SMARTASS lady that told me she was just an answering service. Told her I’ll let Cummins know this when I call them on Monday. Again lucky I’m half way good at working on stuff. Fixed the issues myself, BUT ONLY BY YOUR HELP… THANK YOU!!! I can’t believe only 500 people have watched your video. My local Camper place has sold a lot of these. I ordered mine 3 months ago. I’m going to stop in and see how the ‘sales’ have been. Obviously EVERY ONE is like this. Thank you again Guys! Happy New Year!

  • @RustyGlovebox
    @RustyGlovebox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job getting the Westinghouse choke working. You two are a real team.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Lloyd!! I'm glad it was something simple, just took a little time!!☺

  • @mattpeacock5208
    @mattpeacock5208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This went from "buyer beware" to "if you reconnect this one thing, it kicks a$$".

    • @TheYammerHammer
      @TheYammerHammer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just bought one and I was starting to worry!!!

  • @melchristian1155
    @melchristian1155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good work Mister Rold King and it's nice to have a friend like Mike

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Mel!! Yeah Mike's the best eh!!☺

  • @somerandomguy3868
    @somerandomguy3868 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad it was a easy fix, very quiet unit, any small engine mechanic fans already know Mike does good work, my panel allowed me to go with an interlock, but I like the load center you went with

  • @tectalabyss
    @tectalabyss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you RK and Mike. Has always I liked,shared. All my best.

  • @WallysPlace66
    @WallysPlace66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So I guess you DID run your whole house on it. Good work men.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Buddy!! It's more than big enough, my house is only 2500 sq ft!!☺

    • @davesage9190
      @davesage9190 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@805ROADKING You said the generator was only 120v and Mike also said the plug was 120v 20A twist lock.
      You say it would run the washer and dryer? Washer maybe but not the dryer. Unless yours is different they take 220v. Also do you have a gas stove? An electric stove it's going to require 220v. Something doesn't make sense here.
      In any case nice installation. Well done on the fix. Too bad they haven't fixed that problem in three or four years.

    • @bdr7557
      @bdr7557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davesage9190 he probably has a gas dryer so it only has 120v to the controls and igniter

    • @davesage9190
      @davesage9190 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bdr7557 Ahh yes. A gas dryer. I forgot about those. To go along with his gas stove also low AC power load. Thanks

    • @mark8684
      @mark8684 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davesage9190 the connector at the generator is 120v/30amp! So, 30amps x 120v = 3,600 watts (hence the 3,600 watt continuous rating).

  • @FixitFrank
    @FixitFrank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video! Nice work as always Mike.

  • @357magdad
    @357magdad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad you were able to find and solve the problem with the choke! She runs pretty quiet!

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Buddy!! Yeah I'm glad it was an easy fix!!☺

  • @krelllab6366
    @krelllab6366 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I much prefer the dual fuel version. Propane is so much easier to work with, and you can store it for decades.

  • @ihus9950
    @ihus9950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see the problem fixed, nice generator RK👍

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bud!! I'm happy it was that simple!!☺

  • @ScoutCrafter
    @ScoutCrafter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice fix and awesome demonstration! Love that sub-panel! 😃👍

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Buddy!! I'm tickled silly with that Transfer Switch!!☺

  • @not2fast4u2c
    @not2fast4u2c 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is some great information on how it hooks to the electrical panel ..Mike is the guy to call when the generator needs fixed

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah Buddy!! He's in heaven working on that stuff!!☺

  • @shawnmrfixitlee6478
    @shawnmrfixitlee6478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is great setup King , Good repair on the generator to man ! My Champion has that same box for the stepper motor , I took a good look at it in the vid . ENJOYED !!

  • @trainsplanes6517
    @trainsplanes6517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. I got a chance to test mine out for real two days ago -- California is having the rolling blackouts during the heat wave we're having/ It started right up. Then I flipped my transfer switches on and that was it. I have it like you do -- all 120 volt, no 220. So I dont have ac or hot water or the cooktop/oven. To power those things I'd need a lot bigger generator and burn more gas and noisier. (I don;t have natural gas or propane so I can't do a genset like the Generac).

  • @josephrawls
    @josephrawls 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a nice clean setup. Great job.

  • @zrkn1
    @zrkn1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice setup there Roadking and that power panel is awesome. With friends like Mike and Lil Dirt Bike life is very good.

  • @chriholt
    @chriholt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The installation "The Professor" did is totally sweet! So did it power both your whole house A/C fan plus its compressor? Mike's the man!

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah it didn't run the house A/C compressor, we had it running the fan though!! We can deal without air, we can't deal without heat!!☺

  • @FirstSuiGeneris
    @FirstSuiGeneris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    _Sweet! I just got mine delivered yesterday. That first thing I'm checking before anything else is done... like oil and gas. Hell, I might even do it before unboxing the Westinghouse, I just cut the hole out from the bottom! What, could happen!_

  • @craigrobbins9498
    @craigrobbins9498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving the vintage Emerson and Vornado fans from the 50's-60's :)

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bud!! Nothing throws air like old vintage fans!!☺

  • @watupchief5889
    @watupchief5889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video very helpful

  • @MattBrownbill
    @MattBrownbill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad we don't have power cuts in the UK like you do.... But I don't have an excuse to play with generators 😔

  • @cash2.0
    @cash2.0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Properly cared for and broken in these units can last for several thousand hours. Food trucks use various Honda inverter clones and really rack up the hours. I believe this is a close cousin to the Predator 3,500 but yours has more features like the fuel shutoff & remote start. Modern inverter gensets are quiet, fuel efficient, and put out clean, well-regulated power. What's missing is the fascination of seeing old iron performing it's 1800 rpm magic behind an antique diesel engine. I'm on the west coast (Los Angeles) and I'm always on the lookout for antique engines/generators/tools. Some interesting finds at estate sales from time to time. Never know what someone has tucked inside a messy garage their next of kin needs to get rid of.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah Mike comes across alotta the old gensets just sitting for decades in his travels as a Gen Serviceman!!☺

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey mike nice work you want to come and wire up one of those for my house and my parents house although we will have some 240 we are going to get large enough ;generators to run everything central air and heat and all. Glad you found that service bulletin road king

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bob!! I'm glad it was that easy to fix, just took a little time!!☺

  • @ihatedietcola7920
    @ihatedietcola7920 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!!! Glad the thing was figured out for ya!!! I like those old school fans. I need to hit up some yard sales or something n see if I can find a couple.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bud!! Those old fans can throw some wicked air!!☺

  • @barryspry6558
    @barryspry6558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice generator setup. I've been looking to get a generator for my house. Also liked the Ford pickup in the driveway... looks to be a 1964 with a 223 inline 6 cylinder, if the hood badges are correct. I also have a 1964, with a 223. It has a flareside bed.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Bud!! You're right, wrong emblem!! It's a 292 Y Block!!☺

  • @davef.2811
    @davef.2811 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @ 15:25, that old green Vornado fan, my grandmother had that same fan when I was a kid. It was pre-WWII, 1938 if I remember correctly. Still worked great into the 1970's when the phenolic blade broke from foreign object damage.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love that lil' fan!! Those things throw some wicked air!!☺

  • @danhillier534
    @danhillier534 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love my igen4500, never had the choke issue either. Bought it gently used with 12hours an a 25ft. extension cord included for $500. It was used too power a vendors craft trailer at craft shows til she quit doing it.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah it seems like a great machine, that's why I bought it!! I was just a little disappointed that after spending a grand I had to tear it apart to get it to run right!!☺

  • @joeo1352
    @joeo1352 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice setup 👍

  • @BigDawgTheGreat
    @BigDawgTheGreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought one for my camper and am excited to use it... although the digital data center on mine isn't working. Oddly enough on my Westinghouse 9500DF the same thing happened and suddenly after about 1 hour of running it started working. I checked all the connections and everything appears OK, but well see.

  • @SnaykeByte
    @SnaykeByte 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A note to Westinghouse about my iGen4500 junk.
    Bought this boat anchor new about the date I mentioned above. Choke problems right out of the box in that is was sticking closed. Called support and was sent a replacement choke control. Installed it and seemed to fix the problem until two days later I have the same problem again. Called support again and was told to take it to a service center...............TAKE MY BRAND NEW MACHINE TO GET FIXED!! Gimme a break! I took it upon myself since at this point to find the problem myself and when I took it further apart I found a connector that was not locked together when it was built. I locked the connector together and that fixed the problem. Jump ahead to day before yesterday. The genny ran all day while being used intermittently and it was perfect. The next day, or yesterday, hit the start button and it started immediately and just as quick shut down. Tried several times with the same results. So this morning I took it apart enough to determine that the choke was still working properly, and it is. I checked the fresh oil, it is perfect. Full of fresh fuel, nothing I can see wrong. I called support again and talked with some idiot named Jaffe the quickly started fallowing a script when I told him the story. He asked "How many times have you changed the oil?" I told him I've changed it once.............the thing only has about 15 hrs or so on it. He said "According to the manual, you should have changed it twice by now." I replied IT ONLY HAS 15 HOURS ON IT AND IT HAVE ALWAYS BEEN STORED AT ROOM TEMPS. I went on to tell him that as long as it ifs full of oil it doesn't know the difference between oil with 1 hr or 1000 hrs, that will not shut it down. He said, "Sir, I'm just telling you what the manual says." Then this incompetent moron asked me what kind of fuel is in it right now and I told him it was high octane, no alcohol canned fuel like we use it all our small engines. He asked "Did you drain the old fuel out before putting new fuel in?" I replied that the previous fuel wasn't in it very long and besides, that last time I used it I purposely ran it out of fuel. He asked "Did you drain the carburetor bowl?" I said no..........that's why I ran it out of fuel. When it stops because of lack of fuel, the bowl is dry. He then told me that there will still be fuel in the bowl at that point, so you are incorrect. I let him know that I've been a gas/diesel tech for 35 years and this clown told me that cars and generators are different! I still have a junk $800 piece of crap that I cannot depend on. I got of the phone with this person that has NO idea what he is talking about and messed with it a bit longer and noticed that right after it starts, the overload indicator comes on and it then shuts down. I didn't notice that before. Not to mention that I did not get the mickey mouse charger for it when it was new and have since had to replace the battery because I could not charge it and this thing does not charge it's own battery?? How stupid. I emailed about that and was asked my reply email to provide proof of purchase and a picture of the serial number. Really? I did it anyway and emailed it all in and have gotten zero response on that issue. I bought a small trickle maintainer for the new battery. This idiot "Jaffe" that I spoke with made no attempt to help me diagnose my problem, just read a script and told me I was incorrect about how a carb works. What are the qualifications for his job anyway?? This thing has been a thorn in my side since day one and you so called support department is incompetent if "Jaffe" is representative of it. My opening line of this note is not entirely accurate, this thing is not big enough to anchor my boat and it's too big to go in the trash can, so I don't know what to do with it.

  • @lawnmowerdude
    @lawnmowerdude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well I’m glad it was a simple fix.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks Dude!! Me too, I hope the video helps someone!!☺

  • @butler386
    @butler386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. So glad you found out the problem and got it fixed. However If Joe person gets this and is not mechanically and or electrically inclined they are screwed. At the cost of this machine they should have come out with a in house fix by now. They should pay to have it fixed by a local shop. Is there anything Mike can not do? You two are very talented guys. Thanks for showing us the fix.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks D!! If there's something Mike can't do I haven't seen it yet!!☺

  • @johnstrange6799
    @johnstrange6799 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice set-up all the way around.

  • @erniegarcia5919
    @erniegarcia5919 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video easy fix with this video

  • @mattpeacock5208
    @mattpeacock5208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your old lanterns are pretty cool

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Buddy!! Most of them are from different Railroads!!☺

  • @rylexautumn3766
    @rylexautumn3766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mike just earned another six pack and a pizza! It don't get any better than that!

  • @ron827
    @ron827 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another win for Magnificent Mike. :-)

  • @bennyblanco4054
    @bennyblanco4054 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You said it wont run your central AC could've try, maybe you got and old system, you should try a mini split on one of the room to hang out, that's what I did and it works great. 👍👌

  • @scharkalvin
    @scharkalvin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your must have a small house. We have TWO breaker panels in the houee + one outside! We have 350A service (one 200A and one 150A main breaker). The 150A breaker feeds a small panel which feeds the irrigation pump, and a transfer switch panel in the garage that powers about 1/2 the circuits in the house (kitchen minus the stove, lights and many of the 120 volt outlets. The 200A panel feeds the kitchen stove, the washer, dryer, hot water tank, A/C units, and the rest of the lights and outlets. The transfer panel is a Generac unit, connected to the propane back up unit outside. We now also have solar panels and a backup battery charged by the solar (similar to, but NOT a TESLA power wall).
    I've never seen a transfer panel like yours before. That's a nice idea individual transfer switches rather than one big ass one + circuit breakers. Most manual transfer switches use TWO DPST switches interlocked so only one can be ON at a time. But I've also never seen DPDT breaker switches either. (Are any of those 240 volt?) That plug in the generator looks like a NEMA 3-30 or 4-30 twist lock (30A).

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah the house is only 2500 sq ft and it's gas heat, water heater, and oven!! So that lil' gen is more than enough for me!!☺

  • @crazyfvck
    @crazyfvck 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hooray! :) You guys have successfully unbrokened it ;)

  • @easydoz1
    @easydoz1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Yeah these things are complicated. But hey Mike's your saviour. Lol

  • @Brian-Outdoors
    @Brian-Outdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video it was very informative. I don’t know who the idiot is that gave it a thumbs down. Probably a FedEx driver. I had the UPS driver slam mine down 8 inches in the truck right in front of me then drop it down off the dolly so hard it rolled the box over on its top. The styrofoam was all cracked up inside but the inverter looks good. God only knows how many times the morons dropped it before the idiot that delivered it to me. Mine surges up and down when you start it for a bit so I wonder if I have some sort of choke issue too but it always seems to start then levels out after a bit.

  • @graymodeler
    @graymodeler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good reason for the panel is to prevent back powering the line coming from the power company. The heavy hitters on 120 volt systems would be items with a motor or a heat strip. Refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, washing machines are in this class. To see what you need, multiply 120 X the amps to get watts. Ie., Fridge might be 7 amps times 120 volts = 840 watts. Add up all your heavy hitters and subtract from your genset Max watts to get an idea of what to buy. Just don't run everything at once if you get close to the rated watts.

    • @normnilsson7208
      @normnilsson7208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      or the rated current of the receptacle, (20 amps)

  • @hwhite5621
    @hwhite5621 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Guys! Great videos! Do you have one actually showing how to remove the front guage panel on the iGEN 4500?

  • @mattpeacock5208
    @mattpeacock5208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The display IS flickering. You're eyes can't tell, but the camera catches it because it uses a "rolling shutter". Your friend (the guy that introduced me to you) Smarter Everyday, did a damned good video about it.!👍

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember that video and that's the term I was looking for!! If I recall he was demonstrating with an airplane prop, or was that another video!!☺

  • @jeffarrowood3901
    @jeffarrowood3901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! I just bought one of these from HD. Did the exact thing as yours. Followed your steps, perfect...
    It does look like mine was never plugged in from the factory.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's cool!! Once that was fixed I never had any problems with it!! Got me through 3 storms already!!☺

  • @heyitsdrew
    @heyitsdrew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you could put that in the bed of the truck, put something over it with just enough for air, and it would be virtually silent. I saw a guy put a bunch of boards over one and it deflected the sound where it couldn't be heard

  • @mikegoettina
    @mikegoettina 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have 3 genset 2 pulsar and 1 Westinghouse same genset onan puts there name on it to .i made my one wire to pear up wire them up on my house in the high rocky mt i levee them parred up and as i need more power i turn one or 2 more on my oldest one has 4000hrs on it

  • @lutz14
    @lutz14 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thank you. Could you use a interlock kit to hook this to the panel. Then only turn on breakers that supply 120v with this generator?

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bud!! Yeah you can, I was gonna use an Interlock Kit but decided to go with a Transfer Switch!!☺

  • @BillsBayou
    @BillsBayou ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a problem between engineering and distribution. Something happens to cause the connection to slip. If that's how mine shows up, Thanks in advance for the tutorial!

  • @allenmckinney9533
    @allenmckinney9533 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If anyone wants to know that lock plug on the wall is a L14-30R (Receptacle) and the cable is a L14-30P (Plug). I use this style for my welder hookups in case I ever have the need to weld from a generator.

    • @randleh6960
      @randleh6960 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess they are using a custom made extension cord with these 2 different plugs. I need one just like this

  • @Tjousk
    @Tjousk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to set up transfer switches here sometime. Have a decent generator, but just use long cords at the moment.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd highly recommend that one, it's extremely well built!! Don't know if they are available Down Under though!!☺

    • @Tjousk
      @Tjousk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm looking at something that'll automatically switch my lights and 2 rooms to my inverter, and a manual switch for everything else.
      I have a 2500W 240V pure sine wave inverter, several deep cycle batteries, only one solar panel at the moment.
      Generator has a battery charge output that I plan on connecting to my inverter batteries, so anything on the inverter will still be powered when the generator is running without having to switch their mains to the generator.
      Lights and a couple of computers on the inverter, everything else on the generator.
      It'll probably take me another year or so before I get to this, too many other things to do.

  • @delta2cid
    @delta2cid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have this gen also. I was wondering if you or Mike can tell me how you got the 120v from this gen? I checked the TT30r with my meter and got 60v from ground to the left prong and 60v on the other. Only way i got 120v is across both. How do I wire that to a 120v breaker?

  • @bowefamilyEV
    @bowefamilyEV 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe a dumb question but if I have the duel fuel and only use propane is the choke still an issue or only when gas is used?

  • @randleh6960
    @randleh6960 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that a custom made extension cord? 30amp RV plug on one end and a 4 prong twist lock on the other? I'm needing a cord like this and I dont want to use an adapter plug....Thanks!!

  • @BigHeartedMan65
    @BigHeartedMan65 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Switch it to C SCALE ... You are missing all of the lower FREQ's on A Scale .
    The A-weighted sound level discriminates against low frequencies, in a manner similar to the response of the ear. In this setting, the meter primarily measures in the 500 to 10,000 Hz range. It is the weighting scale most commonly used for OSHA and DEQ regulatory measurements. The C-weighted sound level does not discriminate against low frequencies and measures uniformly over the frequency range of 30 to 10,000 Hz. This weighting scale is useful for monitoring sources such as engines, explosions, and machinery. The sound levels measured with these two weightings have units of “dBA” and “dBC”, respectively.

  • @kevinr5187
    @kevinr5187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just purchased one of these and have only ran on propane for a few minutes. I know you is gas only.
    1. I noticed with no load on it it mine seems to surge a little, put a load on it hair dryer on it and it runs smooth consistent speed. Anyone one with this experience?
    2. If the unit is running and you turn it off at the switch, does the propane continue to flow in to carb/motor? I know you are suppose to turn off the propane according to the manual.
    3. Can the unit run if the battery is dead or you don't have a battery? In other word use the pull start?
    Thanks for any answers.
    Really enjoy your videos!

  • @PiotrK
    @PiotrK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be better to make it so the generator turns on automatically when voltage on the mains is below 100V or above 120V to secure appliances from overvoltage as well as automatic backup power if blackout happens. It still can't secure your computer in case of a black out, too slow.

  • @necrofire63
    @necrofire63 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm trying remove the carb. From what it looks like you have to practically disassemble the whole thing.

  • @eddiekytia
    @eddiekytia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I JUST CAME ACROSS YOUR CHANNEL!!! maybe you can help me. I bought the same generator but duel fuel model and wanted it to connect to my house. I called a local licensed electrician to get this hooked up. So as he asking me questions we got to the outlet types on the generator and when I told him it only had 2 110v 20amp standard outlets and 1 110v 30amp rv plug. He then said "there's no 220v twist lock'" i told him no,and I don't use any 220v in my house. He then told me it doesn't matter if I don't use 220v the generator has to have a 220v outlet to power the 2 sides of my box. I then explained ive seen I couple of videos where people cut the end off a extension cord and wired on a 220v twist lock by jumping 1 hot into both hot legs just to get power to both sides of my box. Again I knew it wouldn't make 220v's but it would make 110v's on both sides of the panel. Could you possibly explain how you got this done or would your electrician friend Mike be open to chatting with me. Any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!! AND YES ...... I HIT THE SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! THANKS BUDDY

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like you just got an Electrician that didn't want to do the job!! There is nothing tricky or special about that generator!! Find another Electrician!! Your gonna need a Transfer Switch like the one I used ( www.amazon.com/dp/B005FQJD7K?ref=exp_805roadking_dp_vv_d ) or a Generator Interlock Kit so you don't kill any Lineman working on the Powerlines!!☺

    • @Morido-1
      @Morido-1 ปีที่แล้ว

      You provided the wrong information to the electrician. The generator had two hots i.e two 120V legs hence ~240V. You confused him.

  • @travis8404
    @travis8404 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what activates the choke is it electric? a bie metal coil ?

  • @normnilsson7208
    @normnilsson7208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you mentioned that your running 2 legs at the house and the Gen is 120v, 1 leg, how are you doing that ?

  • @whosnext2005
    @whosnext2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many hours do you have on the generator?

  • @JoshKilen
    @JoshKilen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    just a heads up youtube quit sending email notifications.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the heads up Bud!!☺

    • @crazyfvck
      @crazyfvck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Josh Kilen Yeah, I didn't receive an email this time. But I did receive a notification from TH-cam on my phone. I'm going to "unclick" the notification bell here on his channel, then click it again. Usually that works.

    • @butler386
      @butler386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crazyfvck I noticed that as well. I have done the unclick and click and it has not worked for me.

    • @JoshKilen
      @JoshKilen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crazyfvck that won't help you this time it's on Google's and it's not on TH-cam being crazy they literally without warning canceled all email notifications for all everyone.

  • @howardjboone7065
    @howardjboone7065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I purchased one in February this year its been doing well, tried starting it two days ago it wouldn't happen, instead fuel is running everywhere, waiting a week now for Westinghouse to ok warranty work

    • @donraptor6156
      @donraptor6156 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stuck float. Gee it ain't rocket science!

    • @TheYammerHammer
      @TheYammerHammer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stuck choke in the float!!!

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like #433
    Thanks for the video!

  • @campermike8879
    @campermike8879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still may get my mother one of these when I can afford it But what a hassle to make something work that should have worked to begin with

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it seems like a good little machine!! The prices have come down a little since I bought that one!!☺

  • @khizarvlogs
    @khizarvlogs ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man. My gen keeps shutting off. And it says overload, eventho there is nothing plugged in. No circuit breaker was tripped, and i troed to reset it, still nothing... i really need help plz.. lmk... it runs for about 10 mins max, then Automatic shuts off

  • @justinw.2376
    @justinw.2376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet video and nice that it wasn’t too complicated. Hopefully that’ll help others out. Also, Roadking is there a way to get in contact with you via email?

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Justin!! I gave it to you in the last two videos you left comments on!! Check your s p a m!! Or if you can't find it there go to my ABOUT page on my channel!!☺

    • @justinw.2376
      @justinw.2376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      805ROADKING I apologize! Didn’t get any notification you responded and usually I do. Thanks!

  • @ziggassedup
    @ziggassedup 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn blue tooth connections.!

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      WTF Mate!! Another inch of wire would have remedied that situation!! It must be cheaper to pay a serviceman a couple hours for the warranty!!☺

  • @combatmedic1980
    @combatmedic1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What happened to the bigger generator that Mike fixed up for you to run the house?

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's way to big and antiquated!! My Computer likes this new one better!!☺

  • @oblioi
    @oblioi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boring!!!i thought you was ganna bodge it up a put a bit of wire or even better an old car choke cable sticking out the side lol.trust Mike to find the fault and fix it,great vlog and im not late for work,cheers :o)

  • @bodaciousbodacious2920
    @bodaciousbodacious2920 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much for the 1957 2 door hardtop?

  • @Nathan-gy7oz
    @Nathan-gy7oz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These seem to be sold out everywhere. If anyone finds a source where they're being sold I'd love to know.

  • @slavaartyukh4075
    @slavaartyukh4075 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you buy it again today after having it for about a year now?

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven't had to use it yet but I would buy it again!! It's just as good as anything else out there!!☻

  • @PurpleCollarLife
    @PurpleCollarLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi 805Roadking - I've wondered about that generator. Are you happy with it other than the choke issue? Is it pretty quiet? We found your channel from the comment you left on another page. We'd really appreciate if you'd give our channel a look if you're not already following us and have a minute. Thanks in advance!

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah once we fixed the choke it's been running well!! Had to use it twice in the past 3 months about 8 hrs each time!!☺

  • @bigbadbob143
    @bigbadbob143 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shouldn't the display automatically cycle?

  • @sneakyguy8917
    @sneakyguy8917 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking at buying one of these soon. Does anyone know if Westinghouse have fixed these problems?

    • @Zukilover305
      @Zukilover305 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just got my Cummins one.. SAME ISSUES x 2!!! piss me off… video saved me… HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    • @sneakyguy8917
      @sneakyguy8917 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Zukilover305 Sorry to hear that. I got the Westinghouse a couple of weeks back and have had no problems.

  • @Zukilover305
    @Zukilover305 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also, WHO THE HELL ARE THE 12 SNAPPERHEADS THAT GAVE THIS A THUMBS DOWN????

  • @jonm9367
    @jonm9367 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Roadking your bike is looking a little dusty, time to take it out for a run to blow the dust off.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah Buddy!! I don't think I've ridden it in three years!!☺

  • @krazziee2000
    @krazziee2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    well now,, nice fix, sad you had to do it though,,

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bud!! I'm glad it was that easy to fix, just took a little time!!☺

  • @alecjahn
    @alecjahn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm used to these problems on random crap around the house but not something that should be actually reliable! Dangit. Such a silly thing to need to deal with, a connection at fault!

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm just glad it was an easy fix!! Wasn't to happy about having to work on it after spending a grand on it!!☺

  • @Hundert1
    @Hundert1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excuse me please, this is brand new and already having problems? They should give you a brand new one. I hear it's supposed to be an awesome generator. It seems better than the Champion 3500 dual fuel and that other brand 4500 watt dual fuel I just don't remember it's name.

  • @twocvbloke
    @twocvbloke 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They need to use hot snot on the connector, not blue schmoo... :P

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the same thing I was thinking Mate!! Than again if they made those wires another inch longer there wouldn't be a problem!!☺

    • @paulsylvester1394
      @paulsylvester1394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I disagree! Glue is not the answer. That connector was not properly seated at the factory. The blue marker is just that, a marker to show the connection was made. Longer wires would help. It is hard to make things foolproof because fools are so ingenious! And lazy! Poor workmanship!

  • @rosalynrussell3959
    @rosalynrussell3959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did all of this, mine was actually connected. Damn thing still won't start even with the choke fix.

    • @travisreynolds1838
      @travisreynolds1838 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did u ever get it fixed mine has roughly 50 hours and just quit running and the choke is working also

  • @mattthescrapwhisperer
    @mattthescrapwhisperer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's always that one %$&#! screw....The Amazon driver dropped my brand new Porta-cool shop cooler off the ramp right in front of me. I couldn't believe it.

    • @stellarproductions8888
      @stellarproductions8888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have security camera footage of a UPS driver just tossing a package onto my porch with no care in the world. And our local post office carrier acts like she's in a Nascar race, runs the package to my door, then runs back to her delivery vehicle.

  • @rdg2124
    @rdg2124 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. So now we know when another brand out of the same Chinee Factory has the same issue. I bet old George Westinghouse is turning over in his grave!

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can tell Nikola didn't design this one!!☺

    • @rdg2124
      @rdg2124 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@805ROADKING Maybe his Chinee cousin? I'm surprised it doesn't have "No user serviceable parts inside" written on it which is merely a challenge to me......HA!

  • @ct4cf
    @ct4cf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m disappointed. 4reasons:
    1. A unit approaching 5kwh peak output should hv a 240/250V output. It’s the best way2 energize both sides of a hm breaker box.
    2. She is noisy.
    3. No fuel injection.
    4. No Bluetooth app control.

  • @Goomer
    @Goomer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big American Companies think Profit First, Quality not so much.

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah Buddy!! That's the world we're living in Goomy!!☺

  • @fire44x
    @fire44x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You happy with machine is it build in china

    • @805ROADKING
      @805ROADKING  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah we're happy with it now!! Everything is made in China!!☺