Picked mine up from Lowes last week (had to order, took about 10 days). For the money, its a lot of generator. The 11500 watt rated output, tri-fuel and low THD for $1500.00 is hard to beat.
BTU is 15k to 17k at 50% load. I’d estimate about 22k at full load. THD level was confirmed at less than 5%, that’s what makes this unit virtually an Inverter Generator. Believe the wrench you identified for removing the quick connect is actually for the spark plug install/removal. Suggest you swap out the provided plug with a NGK BPR 6E - much better choice. I’d also run at least a 3/4” NG hose at 15’ or less. The provided 1/2” x 25’ hose will probably starve the unit and lead to problems with any significant loads. Typical NG house (water heater, heat, cook top) will need 425k meter flow to keep power on via using the natural gas connection.
You will also want to remove the bonded ground wire to facilitate a floating neutral unit if you plan on using the 50amp plug for a whole house back up unit. Easy fix and instruction manual shows you how to complete this change.
I have this same gen- picked it up from Amazon in March on sale for $1399. Just finished 5 hr break-in when we lost power for 2 days- running about everything while managing loads especially with water heater, stove etc. No issues with powering two 2.5 ton heat pumps. Ran like a champ 10hrs a day during the day, then I switch to batteries at night. No issues at all- overall good deal. I like the fact that the manual spells out how to switch from bonded to a floating neutral- gives you a step by step. Also- the docs that came with my showed THD at 23% vs Amazon and Westinghouse showing 5%. I reached out to Westinghouse and they said this model is 5%. Some maintenance guides and manuals showed wrong info.
Very nice, I will do a brief trial with natural gas this weekend, just to test it out. Yea, I think Westinghouse, put this generator in the sweet spot for folks using natural gas and hooking up to their breaker panel. Are you running your generator just on natural gas?
@gilbosdiy I think it's pretty good actually. No issues with home backup and pushed it at times to 7-8000. I have a 30lb and two 40lb tanks for portability. I had been using the 30lb for the 5 hr break in and kept using it during the outtage. When added altogether, that 30lb went approx 25 hours and still not completely out. Will get it refilled tomorrow. I was kind of surprised honestly but not complaining.
Thanks, that's good to know, for real world usage numbers. I totally agree, 30-40 lb tanks, I think is a great size for residential neighborhoods. For the portability when needing it filled. Whereas 100 lb tanks, weighs upwards of 170lbs (No thanks, my back says thank you).
thank you for the video. I just ordered the WGEN11500TFc and hoping it gets delivered (SoCal). Several generators identify the BTU requirements. I haven't found such info for this generator. (Westinghouse doesn't seem to know either). Would you know what minimal BTU requirements exist? I want to confirm if my gas meter can support the generator as well as my other home gas needs.
Hard to believe that Houston people are not prepared for power outages and most of west Texas is prepared 😮 every house on our block has at least one or 3 generators and ready for use 😊😊😊
Hello, I bought one as soon as I received it, I opened it and put it together. I haven't turned it on yet, but what I noticed is that the fuel shift knob is hard. I have to connect something to make it spin because it's too hard or I do that...or it would go wrong...you didn't have that problem
Thanks for watching, I made a video of the shed awhile. Here is the link to that video, as well as the entire 12 part series: Shed conversion: th-cam.com/video/sM3oCmMXL28/w-d-xo.html Westinghouse 12 part series: th-cam.com/play/PLO-Dg9zks7ZTeT6XwslVtwZgWNvOtW43Y.html&si=xv9iPS8_GE7Zkall Hope this helps, if you have anymore question(s) just ask. Don't forget to hit the like and subscribe buttons. So you can stay informed of my updates.
Your welcome. It is well deserved. Think you guys nailed it. I think with this generator, I am glad Westinghouse, paired up the core 4 of features for a emergency use generator. 1. The physical size not being too heavy (approx 250 lbs) 2. Low THD
Could you please check the manual. I am reading it says less than 23% THD on power output but the Westinghouse website says less than 5%. I don't think this is a clean sinewave generator and they are lying to everyone that it is.
From what I have read. It was a typo on the paperwork, that has since been corrected. I bet if you look at the lower right hand corner of page 2 of the quick start guide. Where the QR code is, I bet yours will have a 2023 date on it.
Hello, I bought one as soon as I received it, I opened it and put it together. I haven't turned it on yet, but what I noticed is that the fuel shift knob is hard. I have to connect something to make it spin because it's too hard or I do that...or it would go wrong...you didn't have that problem
No, it was not hard to turn at all. Probably should contact Westinghouse on Monday, and see if they can troubleshoot with you on that. Keep me posted on what they say.
Where did you buy it? I checked on Lowe's website because you mention it on the video but it seems it's not available in florida, where I live. I've been waiting for this model, but I haven't been able to find it anywhere. Westinghouse customer service said that would be available around mid July.
Thanks for watching. I bought it from Lowe's back on June 18th, went on the website. Could have had it delivered sooner, but I had too much going on. So I had it delivered yesterday. Yea, just check the usual site(s) daily, HD, Lowe's, even check Walmart, one of those will bound to eventually have it. Don't rely just on the email, when in stock function. I never got an email
@@lynnlemoine1956 because Westinghouse, recently revised the numbers on the output of the WGEN 12000DF (18000/16000/14400 Peak | 14500/13000/11600 Rated Watts (Gas/LPG/NG). The WGEN 12000DF, was able to handle more than they originally anticipated. Hence the rebadging of the WGEN 12000DF to WGEN 14500 TFc. Which allows you to shed loads off the 50 amps plug to breaker panel and allows to use say extension cords for (garage fridge(s))
I love the replacement parts list. I just purchased a different make and it has no such thing. I figure it would be nice to buy a coil or voltage regulator or a few other things now rather than wait a few years when sourcing them will be more difficult and more expensive. Love that it has an oil screen as well. If i could replace one part on my generator it would be changing the oil plug to a drain valve. I too plan on relying solely on natural gas and have already taken the step of removing my fuel tank.
I'm sure the AVR for your generator is already out there, where you can pick one up on Amazon or eBay. Yes, I have gonna order extra AVR and brush to have on hand, as those are the most common things to go out. Yes, i'm gonna add a drain valve as well, just to simplify things on oil changes.
Picked mine up from Lowes last week (had to order, took about 10 days). For the money, its a lot of generator. The 11500 watt rated output, tri-fuel and low THD for $1500.00 is hard to beat.
Thanks for watching. Yes I think it is hard to beat for the amount of nat gas wattage.
BTU is 15k to 17k at 50% load. I’d estimate about 22k at full load. THD level was confirmed at less than 5%, that’s what makes this unit virtually an Inverter Generator. Believe the wrench you identified for removing the quick connect is actually for the spark plug install/removal. Suggest you swap out the provided plug with a NGK BPR 6E - much better choice. I’d also run at least a 3/4” NG hose at 15’ or less. The provided 1/2” x 25’ hose will probably starve the unit and lead to problems with any significant loads. Typical NG house (water heater, heat, cook top) will need 425k meter flow to keep power on via using the natural gas connection.
You will also want to remove the bonded ground wire to facilitate a floating neutral unit if you plan on using the 50amp plug for a whole house back up unit. Easy fix and instruction manual shows you how to complete this change.
Man, talk about a prophetic title! Glad to see it's working out like a charm!
Yea things just sorta happen, so you never know. Yea, a crazy 26-27 hours, but still alot of people still without power. Thanks for watching
I just started my break in on same model. There's not much content on this model so I'm happy to find your video.
Hey thanks for watching. Yes, I noticed the same thing, with the lack of videos for this generator. So that's why I decided to put one up.
I have this same gen- picked it up from Amazon in March on sale for $1399. Just finished 5 hr break-in when we lost power for 2 days- running about everything while managing loads especially with water heater, stove etc. No issues with powering two 2.5 ton heat pumps. Ran like a champ 10hrs a day during the day, then I switch to batteries at night. No issues at all- overall good deal. I like the fact that the manual spells out how to switch from bonded to a floating neutral- gives you a step by step. Also- the docs that came with my showed THD at 23% vs Amazon and Westinghouse showing 5%. I reached out to Westinghouse and they said this model is 5%. Some maintenance guides and manuals showed wrong info.
Very nice, I will do a brief trial with natural gas this weekend, just to test it out.
Yea, I think Westinghouse, put this generator in the sweet spot for folks using natural gas and hooking up to their breaker panel.
Are you running your generator just on natural gas?
@gilbosdiy I run it on LPG- we don't have gas lines in our area.
So, in you run so far, what has been your usage of LPG. Do you think it matches, the specs listed by Westinghouse?
@gilbosdiy I think it's pretty good actually. No issues with home backup and pushed it at times to 7-8000. I have a 30lb and two 40lb tanks for portability. I had been using the 30lb for the 5 hr break in and kept using it during the outtage. When added altogether, that 30lb went approx 25 hours and still not completely out. Will get it refilled tomorrow. I was kind of surprised honestly but not complaining.
Thanks, that's good to know, for real world usage numbers. I totally agree, 30-40 lb tanks, I think is a great size for residential neighborhoods. For the portability when needing it filled. Whereas 100 lb tanks, weighs upwards of 170lbs (No thanks, my back says thank you).
thank you for the video. I just ordered the WGEN11500TFc and hoping it gets delivered (SoCal). Several generators identify the BTU requirements. I haven't found such info for this generator. (Westinghouse doesn't seem to know either). Would you know what minimal BTU requirements exist? I want to confirm if my gas meter can support the generator as well as my other home gas needs.
I wanna say some where in the ballpark of 150,000 BTU
@@gilbosdiy thanks for the reply
Mines didn’t come with the nuts and the extra wrench.
Crazy that we had a big freeze and now berly hitting Houston and people were not prepared and have a generator
The stimulus money bought ours 😊
Guess people felt the weatherman was trying to hype up a whole lotta nothing.
Smart of you and me!! I also got one after the freeze.
Hard to believe that Houston people are not prepared for power outages and most of west Texas is prepared 😮 every house on our block has at least one or 3 generators and ready for use 😊😊😊
You are not telling Noah about the flood. Too many, "No big deal, that weatherman is just trying cause panic" type mentality.
for your info, the THD for the generator on the Maintenance Guide is wrong!!! The guide says its a
Hey, thanks for watching. When I was researching on this generator, yeah it appears they had typos in the literature. To me
@@gilbosdiy 🙏🏻🙏🏻Thank you, thank you. So glad you put this video up. Great info to know with what features to look for.
Hello, I bought one as soon as I received it, I opened it and put it together. I haven't turned it on yet, but what I noticed is that the fuel shift knob is hard. I have to connect something to make it spin because it's too hard or I do that...or it would go wrong...you didn't have that problem
can you do a video on your enclosure box?
Thanks for watching, I made a video of the shed awhile. Here is the link to that video, as well as the entire 12 part series:
Shed conversion:
th-cam.com/video/sM3oCmMXL28/w-d-xo.html
Westinghouse 12 part series:
th-cam.com/play/PLO-Dg9zks7ZTeT6XwslVtwZgWNvOtW43Y.html&si=xv9iPS8_GE7Zkall
Hope this helps, if you have anymore question(s) just ask. Don't forget to hit the like and subscribe buttons. So you can stay informed of my updates.
Thanks for sharing!
Your welcome. It is well deserved. Think you guys nailed it.
I think with this generator, I am glad Westinghouse, paired up the core 4 of features for a emergency use generator.
1. The physical size not being too heavy (approx 250 lbs)
2. Low THD
Could you please check the manual. I am reading it says less than 23% THD on power output but the Westinghouse website says less than 5%. I don't think this is a clean sinewave generator and they are lying to everyone that it is.
From what I have read. It was a typo on the paperwork, that has since been corrected. I bet if you look at the lower right hand corner of page 2 of the quick start guide. Where the QR code is, I bet yours will have a 2023 date on it.
MAN I cant find one anywhere!
The silver tool with rod handle is for spark plug removal isn’t?
Yes, the hex head tube, and metal rod, is for the spark plug removal. Thanks for watching. If you have anymore question (s) just ask.
Hello, I bought one as soon as I received it, I opened it and put it together. I haven't turned it on yet, but what I noticed is that the fuel shift knob is hard. I have to connect something to make it spin because it's too hard or I do that...or it would go wrong...you didn't have that problem
No, it was not hard to turn at all. Probably should contact Westinghouse on Monday, and see if they can troubleshoot with you on that. Keep me posted on what they say.
@@gilbosdiy thank you
Where did you buy it? I checked on Lowe's website because you mention it on the video but it seems it's not available in florida, where I live. I've been waiting for this model, but I haven't been able to find it anywhere. Westinghouse customer service said that would be available around mid July.
Thanks for watching. I bought it from Lowe's back on June 18th, went on the website. Could have had it delivered sooner, but I had too much going on. So I had it delivered yesterday.
Yea, just check the usual site(s) daily, HD, Lowe's, even check Walmart, one of those will bound to eventually have it.
Don't rely just on the email, when in stock function. I never got an email
@@gilbosdiyThanks for your response!.I like this generator cause the THD is low and under
@@w2c907 Glad you found it useful. Yes, that why, I picked this generator for the THD
I just hitted the like button and I subscribed too. Tnks
I purchased mine from generators direct they shipped it direct from Westinghouse to my house.
Will this replace your 12000/15000 WGEN
No it will not. With the new updated specs on WGEN 12000DF (aka WGEN 14500TFS), will still be my go to generator.
@@gilbosdiythanks, I’m in the process of converting my 12000DFC/15000 following your steps, only part remaining is the AB3 hose and QD.
Glad I can help.
@@gilbosdiyCurious, why do you favor the 12000df over this model other than the 500 watt difference?
@@lynnlemoine1956 because Westinghouse, recently revised the numbers on the output of the WGEN 12000DF (18000/16000/14400 Peak | 14500/13000/11600 Rated Watts (Gas/LPG/NG).
The WGEN 12000DF, was able to handle more than they originally anticipated.
Hence the rebadging of the WGEN 12000DF to WGEN 14500 TFc.
Which allows you to shed loads off the 50 amps plug to breaker panel and allows to use say extension cords for (garage fridge(s))
I love the replacement parts list. I just purchased a different make and it has no such thing. I figure it would be nice to buy a coil or voltage regulator or a few other things now rather than wait a few years when sourcing them will be more difficult and more expensive. Love that it has an oil screen as well. If i could replace one part on my generator it would be changing the oil plug to a drain valve. I too plan on relying solely on natural gas and have already taken the step of removing my fuel tank.
I'm sure the AVR for your generator is already out there, where you can pick one up on Amazon or eBay.
Yes, I have gonna order extra AVR and brush to have on hand, as those are the most common things to go out.
Yes, i'm gonna add a drain valve as well, just to simplify things on oil changes.