I bought a Westinghouse ecoGen10000 inverter about three months ago. 2300 sqft home for 8 hours on a test run through the 50amp port. Zero flicker except for a slight dimming every time the central AC unit would kick on. Two fridges, three TVs, two computers (one a power hungry gaming PC) all ran fine. I went the inverter route for the sensitive electronics, which we have a lot of. I ran the dishwasher and Microwave while the central AC was running no problem. The only thing I didn't run was the dryer, because it's huge a huge power draw. But I could have easily turned off central AC in the evening hours to have the needed power to run the dryer.... Our stove is gas as is our hot water heater, otherwise would have probably gone with a 12,000w model. Our average pull with the central AC running is only about 5600w
@@cm.5023 Variable speed compressors are by nature soft starting so mini splits and 17 seer2 and up are almost always variable soft start compressors now days. A soft starter is nearly the same as a variable compressor drive except it only does its thing for a short time on startup vs all the time.
I bought the 12,000 watt duro max beast about 2 years ago because of the price and it was tri fuel ,we just wanted to have some kind of power to our house without spending money we didnt have, we also put a generlink meter in so we could connect during a outage easily and without any extra electrical work. We had a tornado go thru a year ago and we were without power for over a week, I plugged in our generator and we powered the entire house for a week. The main items we were powering in the daytime was freezer and fridge,well and AC since the temps were close to 100 degrees. We never had any issues powering everything all day long and we would start the unit at 8 am and run it till 8 pm. I also purchased 2 Eco flow power stations and in the evening when we shut down the generator, I would plug in our freezer and fridge to the Eco flow for the evening ,that way the generator wasnt running 24 /7. The 2nd Eco flow was to run the TV in the evening a light or 2 charge phones and just power for the room we were in for the evening. We did this for over a week without issues and now I am looking to improve our system and get a inverter tri fuel setup so we have clean power 24/7. We were not trying to power electronics during the daytime and even tho we could power the entire house ,we only tried to power necessary items. The biggest issue we had was , I only run on propane and I had 4 grill tanks, That was only enough to run for about 16 hours, I had to go get more propane and ended up getting larger tanks so i could run longer, now i have 8 40 pound tanks at all times and may get a couple 100 pound tanks in the future
Awesome 😎 setup and thanks for sharing this with us. The inverter will help with your fuel efficiency and the clean power won’t harm your power station when recharging them.
@GeneratorReviews Thanks for the reply and we have added to our system and purchased the larger 100 pound propane tank and plan on we will be getting a large inverter generator to replace our 12 k generator that isn't clean power, I have also added a 1000 watt small inverter tri fuel generator to charge our Eco flow delta so we are charging with clean power and hopefully we have everything in place by spring for next years tornado season.
I be so happy when u put out new videos thanks ever since I found your channel My generator knowledge has been much better and more informative to let others know about your channel as well. 💪🏾
Would be nice to know the neutral bond situation on each for whole home backup. I believe Genmax 10.5 is unbonded, Champion give you instructions to unbond, Duromax is saying they don't support removing bond and will cause problems, the others ????
@@hollnagelc You should post a video how to do so. Duromax support current telling people: "We don't recommend removing the generator bond because this can cause the generator act improperly." Not sure why unbonding would cause an issue and Duromax needs to get their act together and explain why theirs can't handle it while other generators are fine and have official instructions on how to do so. Duromax also has bad info on their non inverters saying it's unbonded when some are and some aren't based on model wiring diagrams, their definition of floating on the website is not accepted by NEC.
This is the perfect lineup for me. I am looking at these same generators to combat hurricane power outages in Northern Florida, and trying to decide which one to buy. A DB test would be ideal to help me decide. I hope you will soon be doing that so that I can know real world info, not manufacturer hype. Relative fuel consumption comparison would also be great, although I think they are pretty much going to be similar there. Thanks for what you do. You make very worthwhile videos.
Check out the Black Friday sale on the Genmax 10500 watts it’s $400 off generator-superstore.com/product/genmax-gm10500ietc-tri-fuel-portable-inverter-generator/
Please do between Genmax and Pulsar and don't forget to touch on Pulsars limited warranty. The extra years (3) is what made me choose Pulsar. Although this warranty has yet been tested, at least it's on paper. Maybe don't mean noting. Thanks Gavin, You the go to guy for inverter/Generators
Pleaase do a vid on the top cs, warranty, and support oem. Buying the most supported gen is my 7:28 top priority buy point andbto date no one is talking about it.
I'd love an inverter but I don't have inverter money. I got the Westinghouse WGen11500TFC (14500 surge watts). It's loud but it makes clean, low THD power and it makes full use of a 50 amp interlock breaker. 😎😎
Honda? Also I’m interested in build quality, warranty, & customer service over db test load test and cosmetics. If you could hit on the build quality and components of the motors and other internals. Does one use better than the other? Appreciate all the information you put out.
Check the name plate on the unit. LRA is the starting Amps. If it's lower than your generator capacity, you don't need to do anything. My unit had 60 amp LRA but adding a soft start got it down to 21 Amps.
Do the all copper winding in Duramax make a difference as far longevity, vs Genmax or Pulsar? Is it better to run 2 smaller inverters in parallel vs. one large inverters? The only drawback that I have found is that most smaller inverters to not have a 50Amp outlet. Duramax requires you to use their parallel kits to get the 50Amp, and they do not have kits for all of the models.
Genmax and pulsar have copper windings For me personally, I would prefer around one larger inverter generator than having to parallel Having one generator to maintain and not to mention quieter operation
@@GeneratorReviews Thank you! I thought one of the ways Genmax lowered their price was by using copper clad aluminum wire. I had thought about 2 inverters to have the redundancy, in case one breaks.
Why does a generator have a bonded neutral and a floating neutral. Could you explain the ease of making that change with each of your test generators. Thx
Shalom Gavin, do you have videos showing the shelters for these generators to keep the elements off them, or can tents work for them? I guess buying 3-4 4x8 plywood boards (cut them in halves, and 2x4 s for the frame and a couple of hinges will work. I was just wondering if theres certain shelters you use or sell, or recommend?
The plywood shed is always an option but there are some that are made for sale they’re just really expensive. I will have to research that one and get back to you. 👍🏾
@@GeneratorReviews thanks Gav, I may go that route … I built a shed 8 years ago .. so it shouldn’t be that hard .. and this way I could customize it by adding a window I have collecting dust in basement … I guess if one can build a dog 🐕 house or even a shed that’s 10’x12’ Lean type roof shed … building a shelter for your generator can be accomplished … just got to keep ventilation in mind.
@@GeneratorReviews I figured they're similar-as they have the same engines, etc, but the case is different, bars go opposite way, etc., So I didn't know if there are any other minor differences...
Do you think you'd review the new Duromax 9500 and compare it to the old 9000? Also wondering if you think the Champion 8500 is a better budget alternative? Thanks!
Are there any inverter generators out there that don't have HUGE complaints!!! I always thought Honda was the best, but my son has a Honda 3000is almost new and already has trouble and very very hard to work on and parts are extremely expensive and hard to get. Same with my Harbor Freight inverter Predator 3500. I’ve been waiting months for the meter on the front panel that died with only 21 hours of just excising 30 mins. a month.
I'm looking to install a Generlink automatic transfer switch to my house but they only come in 30 amp and 40 amp. To run the whole home, including AC, does it have to run on the 50 amp only?
Unless you are trying to run a central air system, you can power your house from a 7500W continuous unit, which is what i do. WEN GN875i. Under $900 ahitpped which I am positive is way less than even the cheapest one here, because it is an open frame inverter unit. But I've run it all night and in eco mode it is hardly bothersome.
Thanks for another great video! Any chance you can do a recommendation for smaller Portable dual fuel generators like 4000 watts or less please? Thanks!
Hi Gavin! I need your advice on a critical issue. I’ve got a 5040Wh/5000W portable power station with 5 universal sockets (13A max) at 220-240V, but I bought some US devices that run on 120V, with the most powerful one needing 20A. I’d love your help on the best way to make these devices work with my station. Should I use a specific transformer, adapter, or another solution to avoid damaging anything? Any suggestions would be super helpful. Thanks a lot!
Look forward to the comparison. I run the Predator 9500 converted to NG and it runs my whole house on NG. 4 ton four stage A/C. Gas Hot Water, Stove, Heat and Dryer. Man it sure beats having to fuel the thing with gasoline a couple times a day. Plus listen to the folks in NC. who have difficulty finding gasoline.
The days of gasoline powered generators only are coming to an end. When disasters happen like Hurricane Helen. You won't find any gasoline or propane. You can't stock pile them either. Don't rely on plugging into home natural gas line when disasters happen. There's no guarantees you'll have natural gas flowing. The best options are to have multiple sources of electricity. I would start with a dual fuel inverter generator. Solar power station with minimum of 1800w inverter/2000wh battery capacity. Portable 400w solar panel or fixed 400w solar panel. If the power is out for days or even weeks. To conserve fuel during long outages like a week or two. Use the solar power station for 90% of your needs. The calculation is that the one hour run time of the gas generator equals 10 hours of electricity with the solar power station. Most power stations will charge to 100% from zero in one hour. You will not be able to find gasoline during emergency disasters.
Solar will not run our AC unit enough of the day during a Texas summer. A neighbor has solar and 2x Tesla powerwalls and they could not run their AC adequately after Hurricane Beryl. We know our home need 90 kWh /day during the peak summer heat. After Hurricane Ike in 2008 utility power was out for two weeks. Gasoline was only hard to get for a couple of days. Then it got easier. Natural gas is more convenient.
@@MichaelGraves3304 In North Carolina after the hurricane Helena, the power is expected to be out for a few more weeks. They're deploying solar panels and power stations. Don't rely on natural gas. They'll shut it down if they detect any leaks. The damage could be miles from your home. You're not supposed to cool the whole house. You're supposed to pick one room so you can close off from the rest of the house. The one room is used as an escape from the heat. 5-10kwh should be plenty to cool the room all day. The solar panels should keep up with ease You have to conserve and ration the use of the electricity like gold.
@@wt9653 "Supposed?" that's implies a moral judgement. I bought a very costly, high-efficiency, variable speed AC unit specifically so I could run it from a modest inverter. Our property does not lend itself to solar. 100+ year old neighborhood. Too small a house. Too much mature tree cover. You work out whatever strategy works for you. I've lived in Hurricane Alley for 30 years. Many big storms. Time enough to arrive at a plan that works for us.
@@MichaelGraves3304 Yes! Do what works for you. I have weeks worth of electricity without the Sunshine. With the Sun shining, I have a limitless amount of electricity. My house has been on solar power for 3 years straight.
If you want a generator for home backup where you might have outages sue to hurricanes of widespread destruction you HAVE to have a dual or tri fuel generator. After a hurricane first gasoline and then perhaps natural gas might become unavailable . Relying solely on gasoline (which can't be stored indefinitely) seems foolish. Propane can be stored indefinitely but you need either lots of 20lb tanks, or several larger tanks or one BIG tank to hold the propane. Natural gas does not require you to store the fuel yourself but in an earthquake its possible that natural gas distribution might be interrupted or damaged. I have a smaller Champion 4500 watt dual fuel inverter generator that I like, and 4 20lb tanks rhat should be able to to power the basics for 3 or 4 days. I'm disappointed to see that Champion atill doesn't offer a tri-fuel whole house oprion, but does have an 8500/7000 watt gas/propane model (currently about $1,900 on Amazon). Perhaps Champion does not want to compete with its own line of dedicated non-portable home backup generators with poertables that can run off natural gas?
Using an inverter mean using less fuel. We only burn about 7 gallsons/day with a Predator 9500. In our experience, gas is only hard to get for 2-3 days after a hurricane. I'll get 20 gallons in advance of a hurricane, to be a good starting position. Also, fuel up our vehicles. In Winter Storm Uri (2021) the natural gas supply was the problem. Gas wells froze up, which took generation offline.
@@GeneratorReviews Champion has good parts availability. For service under warranty, upon approval, they will collaborate with your local generator repair shops.
@@GeneratorReviews I did everything i was supposed to do , i puchased special break in oil , broke the gen in correctly , no ethanol fuel etc etc, the plastic fuel selector switch was the first thing to fail , it stripped around the third use, the gen ran under all conditions , low output, medium output , max output etc . then during hurricane idilia it just shut down , tried to restart it after unplugging the 50 amp plug and the gen would barely turn over , sounds like it had great pressure or duress, checked oil etc , everything as it should be , took it to small engine repair shop , i have used several times, the said either thegen part or the engine was blown uop , they offered to tear it appart but said either way it wasent worth it in their opinion , so i brought it back home and now i have a $2,000 dollar paperweight !! im pissed
I would love to see someone review the new Firman 5500 generator/inverter - MODEL: WT05571 TRI FUEL INVERTER PORTABLE GENERATOR 6850W ELECTRIC START. For a tri fuel it seems to hit a sweet spot for weight and out puts
Just ran my Genmax 10500 tri fuel for a couple days right after the last hurricane here in FL. Ran like a champ and the low idle mode is awesome!
I gave you a "thumbs up" just for getting all those generators in one place!
Thank you so much. I appreciate that.
I bought a Westinghouse ecoGen10000 inverter about three months ago. 2300 sqft home for 8 hours on a test run through the 50amp port. Zero flicker except for a slight dimming every time the central AC unit would kick on. Two fridges, three TVs, two computers (one a power hungry gaming PC) all ran fine. I went the inverter route for the sensitive electronics, which we have a lot of. I ran the dishwasher and Microwave while the central AC was running no problem. The only thing I didn't run was the dryer, because it's huge a huge power draw. But I could have easily turned off central AC in the evening hours to have the needed power to run the dryer.... Our stove is gas as is our hot water heater, otherwise would have probably gone with a 12,000w model. Our average pull with the central AC running is only about 5600w
Do you have a soft start on your AC
@@cm.5023 yes. It's a 2023 Lennox system and I'm reading that it has soft start.
@@rmzzz76 Nice! I didn't know OEMs were including soft starts in their models now.
@@cm.5023lots have a variable speed motor. My 5 ton does
@@cm.5023 Variable speed compressors are by nature soft starting so mini splits and 17 seer2 and up are almost always variable soft start compressors now days. A soft starter is nearly the same as a variable compressor drive except it only does its thing for a short time on startup vs all the time.
I bought the 12,000 watt duro max beast about 2 years ago because of the price and it was tri fuel ,we just wanted to have some kind of power to our house without spending money we didnt have, we also put a generlink meter in so we could connect during a outage easily and without any extra electrical work. We had a tornado go thru a year ago and we were without power for over a week, I plugged in our generator and we powered the entire house for a week. The main items we were powering in the daytime was freezer and fridge,well and AC since the temps were close to 100 degrees. We never had any issues powering everything all day long and we would start the unit at 8 am and run it till 8 pm. I also purchased 2 Eco flow power stations and in the evening when we shut down the generator, I would plug in our freezer and fridge to the Eco flow for the evening ,that way the generator wasnt running 24 /7. The 2nd Eco flow was to run the TV in the evening a light or 2 charge phones and just power for the room we were in for the evening. We did this for over a week without issues and now I am looking to improve our system and get a inverter tri fuel setup so we have clean power 24/7. We were not trying to power electronics during the daytime and even tho we could power the entire house ,we only tried to power necessary items. The biggest issue we had was , I only run on propane and I had 4 grill tanks, That was only enough to run for about 16 hours, I had to go get more propane and ended up getting larger tanks so i could run longer, now i have 8 40 pound tanks at all times and may get a couple 100 pound tanks in the future
Awesome 😎 setup and thanks for sharing this with us.
The inverter will help with your fuel efficiency and the clean power won’t harm your power station when recharging them.
@GeneratorReviews Thanks for the reply and we have added to our system and purchased the larger 100 pound propane tank and plan on we will be getting a large inverter generator to replace our 12 k generator that isn't clean power, I have also added a 1000 watt small inverter tri fuel generator to charge our Eco flow delta so we are charging with clean power and hopefully we have everything in place by spring for next years tornado season.
Best channel on generators' information, subscribers should be in the million right now
Thank you 🙏🏾
I be so happy when u put out new videos thanks ever since I found your channel My generator knowledge has been much better and more informative to let others know about your channel as well. 💪🏾
Wow, thank you!
Would be nice to know the neutral bond situation on each for whole home backup. I believe Genmax 10.5 is unbonded, Champion give you instructions to unbond, Duromax is saying they don't support removing bond and will cause problems, the others ????
Big issue agree. Nice post. Like to see G bring an expert to explain accurate but simplistically😀
I have the igen11000DFc. It’s a bonded neutral. It’s not hard to break though. I converted mine to floating.
@@hollnagelc You should post a video how to do so. Duromax support current telling people: "We don't recommend removing the generator bond because this can cause the generator act improperly." Not sure why unbonding would cause an issue and Duromax needs to get their act together and explain why theirs can't handle it while other generators are fine and have official instructions on how to do so. Duromax also has bad info on their non inverters saying it's unbonded when some are and some aren't based on model wiring diagrams, their definition of floating on the website is not accepted by NEC.
This is the perfect lineup for me. I am looking at these same generators to combat hurricane power outages in Northern Florida, and trying to decide which one to buy. A DB test would be ideal to help me decide. I hope you will soon be doing that so that I can know real world info, not manufacturer hype. Relative fuel consumption comparison would also be great, although I think they are pretty much going to be similar there. Thanks for what you do. You make very worthwhile videos.
Check out the Black Friday sale on the Genmax 10500 watts it’s $400 off
generator-superstore.com/product/genmax-gm10500ietc-tri-fuel-portable-inverter-generator/
Please do between Genmax and Pulsar and don't forget to touch on Pulsars limited warranty. The extra years (3) is what made me choose Pulsar. Although this warranty has yet been tested, at least it's on paper. Maybe don't mean noting. Thanks Gavin, You the go to guy for inverter/Generators
👍🏾Thanks
Good luck with that warranty. Going through hell right now.
What model? What happened?
When I want to know more about generators, Gavin's Garage is a MUST for anyone. Really enjoy your videos! Thanks!
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So many options for whole home backup inverters! Would love to see a comparison between the GenMax and the Pulsar 10500.
They’re the same generator. The Genmax comes with floating neutral and pulsar has a bonded neutral but can easily be converted to floating neutral.
I would like to see the comparison between the GenMax 10500 tri-fuel and the comparable Pulsar model.
I cant wait to see that new genmax 17k tri fuel.
Me too!
I don't see the 17k trifuel on Genmax's website
oh wait...they don't have a 17k trifuel inverter generator...just a regular trifuel
@@ryancholmes the 17000 is an inverter. but gasoline only
Correct me if I’m wrong but from what I understand, you will need a 12,000 W generator to get 50 A out of a 50 amp plug because 12,000÷240 = 50 A
Correct. 50 amp continuous load and you can momentarily pull more surge watts before the breaker trips.
great video
Pleaase do a vid on the top cs, warranty, and support oem. Buying the most supported gen is my 7:28 top priority buy point andbto date no one is talking about it.
I'd love an inverter but I don't have inverter money. I got the Westinghouse WGen11500TFC (14500 surge watts). It's loud but it makes clean, low THD power and it makes full use of a 50 amp interlock breaker. 😎😎
Gavin, Thank you for this great full lineup of the larger generators. I look forward to your detailed reviews on each.
Thanks 😊
Hey boss great videos! Any updates on the XP16000iH maintenance video? I’d love to know how to do maintenance
When are you testing the AIVolt vs12000411?
Soon
Good category! Looking at 10-12k options with propane now. Remote start would be nice. Oh yeah, customer service and parts availability 😂😂
I will carry all the spare parts for the Genmax generators.
Honda?
Also I’m interested in build quality, warranty, & customer service over db test load test and cosmetics. If you could hit on the build quality and components of the motors and other internals. Does one use better than the other?
Appreciate all the information you put out.
Can you add information on the larger units whether they are floating neutral or not, needed for plugging into most home interfaces
hello do you need a soft start for your A/C when using a generator
If your AC unit is not a variable speed model you most likely need a soft start kit to make it work reliably on a generator.
Check the name plate on the unit. LRA is the starting Amps. If it's lower than your generator capacity, you don't need to do anything.
My unit had 60 amp LRA but adding a soft start got it down to 21 Amps.
Thank you appreciate the help
Do the all copper winding in Duramax make a difference as far longevity, vs Genmax or Pulsar?
Is it better to run 2 smaller inverters in parallel vs. one large inverters? The only drawback that I have found is that most smaller inverters to not have a 50Amp outlet. Duramax requires you to use their parallel kits to get the 50Amp, and they do not have kits for all of the models.
Genmax and pulsar have copper windings
For me personally, I would prefer around one larger inverter generator than having to parallel
Having one generator to maintain and not to mention quieter operation
@@GeneratorReviews Thank you! I thought one of the ways Genmax lowered their price was by using copper clad aluminum wire.
I had thought about 2 inverters to have the redundancy, in case one breaks.
I just got that same model champion but fuel fuel. Freakin super quiet looks well built to
Can you share links to where to purchase with the comparisons
Link in description
generator-superstore.com/
What about the predator 9500
That was in a previous lineup video
@@GeneratorReviews what's your best pick that checks all the boxes?
Can you parralel with the champion generator?
Why does a generator have a bonded neutral and a floating neutral. Could you explain the ease of making that change with each of your test generators. Thx
Shalom Gavin, do you have videos showing the shelters for these generators to keep the elements off them, or can tents work for them? I guess buying 3-4 4x8 plywood boards (cut them in halves, and 2x4 s for the frame and a couple of hinges will work. I was just wondering if theres certain shelters you use or sell, or recommend?
The plywood shed is always an option but there are some that are made for sale they’re just really expensive.
I will have to research that one and get back to you. 👍🏾
@@GeneratorReviews thanks Gav, I may go that route … I built a shed 8 years ago .. so it shouldn’t be that hard .. and this way I could customize it by adding a window I have collecting dust in basement … I guess if one can build a dog 🐕 house or even a shed that’s 10’x12’ Lean type roof shed … building a shelter for your generator can be accomplished … just got to keep ventilation in mind.
Interested in the ones that have 2-wire start. Which one's have that capability? Looking for auto start generator with my EG4 solar inverter.
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@@GeneratorReviews that’s too big for my use case. Any smaller ones with true two wire start?
What about the GenMax 11000 Tri-fuel available only at Sam's Club?
The Genmax 10,500 and the 11,000 are the exact same Generator
@@GeneratorReviews I figured they're similar-as they have the same engines, etc, but the case is different, bars go opposite way, etc., So I didn't know if there are any other minor differences...
Do you think you'd review the new Duromax 9500 and compare it to the old 9000? Also wondering if you think the Champion 8500 is a better budget alternative? Thanks!
How important is an inverter generator if you have a whole house surge protector?
You need a pure sine wave and low THD the surge protector won’t give you that.
When you do the test, could you include the weight of each generator and their fuel tank sizes?
Unless you need your hand held, that information is freely available on the web.
Are there any inverter generators out there that don't have HUGE complaints!!! I always thought Honda was the best, but my son has a Honda 3000is almost new and already has trouble and very very hard to work on and parts are extremely expensive and hard to get. Same with my Harbor Freight inverter Predator 3500. I’ve been waiting months for the meter on the front panel that died with only 21 hours of just excising 30 mins. a month.
Where did you order the 17kw tri fuel genmax?? I cant find it anywhere
I should have it in stock next month
Generator-superstore.com
I'm looking to install a Generlink automatic transfer switch to my house but they only come in 30 amp and 40 amp. To run the whole home, including AC, does it have to run on the 50 amp only?
Consult with your electrician about this issue before proceeding
Unless you are trying to run a central air system, you can power your house from a 7500W continuous unit, which is what i do. WEN GN875i. Under $900 ahitpped which I am positive is way less than even the cheapest one here, because it is an open frame inverter unit. But I've run it all night and in eco mode it is hardly bothersome.
So the inverters are they just as loud when loaded down?
The decibels are not the only benefit of the inverter generator
Thanks for another great video! Any chance you can do a recommendation for smaller Portable dual fuel generators like 4000 watts or less please? Thanks!
@@thomasmiller2089 check out the end screen at the end of this video
Out of this line up which is the best/most reliable generator that you’d go with ?
Is there one of these generators you like best ?
Hi Gavin! I need your advice on a critical issue. I’ve got a 5040Wh/5000W portable power station with 5 universal sockets (13A max) at 220-240V, but I bought some US devices that run on 120V, with the most powerful one needing 20A.
I’d love your help on the best way to make these devices work with my station. Should I use a specific transformer, adapter, or another solution to avoid damaging anything? Any suggestions would be super helpful. Thanks a lot!
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Where is the Champion Duel fuel 8500 inverter ?
@Gavin garage what your thoughts about the tomahawk generator
I haven’t reviewed one yet but I have heard of it
Look forward to the comparison. I run the Predator 9500 converted to NG and it runs my whole house on NG. 4 ton four stage A/C. Gas Hot Water, Stove, Heat and Dryer. Man it sure beats having to fuel the thing with gasoline a couple times a day. Plus listen to the folks in NC. who have difficulty finding gasoline.
Wish we had natural gas where I am in Florida. Just have to use propane here.
I want to see a comparison between the Genmax and the Pulsar. Thank you Sir
As soon as possible
Pls Cost also advised
Links in description for pricing
The days of gasoline powered generators only are coming to an end.
When disasters happen like Hurricane Helen. You won't find any gasoline or propane. You can't stock pile them either.
Don't rely on plugging into home natural gas line when disasters happen. There's no guarantees you'll have natural gas flowing.
The best options are to have multiple sources of electricity.
I would start with a dual fuel inverter generator.
Solar power station with minimum of 1800w inverter/2000wh battery capacity.
Portable 400w solar panel or fixed 400w solar panel.
If the power is out for days or even weeks.
To conserve fuel during long outages like a week or two.
Use the solar power station for 90% of your needs.
The calculation is that the one hour run time of the gas generator equals 10 hours of electricity with the solar power station. Most power stations will charge to 100% from zero in one hour.
You will not be able to find gasoline during emergency disasters.
Solar will not run our AC unit enough of the day during a Texas summer. A neighbor has solar and 2x Tesla powerwalls and they could not run their AC adequately after Hurricane Beryl. We know our home need 90 kWh /day during the peak summer heat.
After Hurricane Ike in 2008 utility power was out for two weeks. Gasoline was only hard to get for a couple of days. Then it got easier. Natural gas is more convenient.
@@MichaelGraves3304
In North Carolina after the hurricane Helena, the power is expected to be out for a few more weeks. They're deploying solar panels and power stations.
Don't rely on natural gas. They'll shut it down if they detect any leaks. The damage could be miles from your home.
You're not supposed to cool the whole house. You're supposed to pick one room so you can close off from the rest of the house.
The one room is used as an escape from the heat. 5-10kwh should be plenty to cool the room all day. The solar panels should keep up with ease
You have to conserve and ration the use of the electricity like gold.
@@wt9653 "Supposed?" that's implies a moral judgement. I bought a very costly, high-efficiency, variable speed AC unit specifically so I could run it from a modest inverter. Our property does not lend itself to solar. 100+ year old neighborhood. Too small a house. Too much mature tree cover. You work out whatever strategy works for you. I've lived in Hurricane Alley for 30 years. Many big storms. Time enough to arrive at a plan that works for us.
@@MichaelGraves3304
Yes! Do what works for you.
I have weeks worth of electricity without the Sunshine. With the Sun shining, I have a limitless amount of electricity. My house has been on solar power for 3 years straight.
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If you want a generator for home backup where you might have outages sue to hurricanes of widespread destruction you HAVE to have a dual or tri fuel generator.
After a hurricane first gasoline and then perhaps natural gas might become unavailable . Relying solely on gasoline (which can't be stored indefinitely) seems foolish.
Propane can be stored indefinitely but you need either lots of 20lb tanks, or several larger tanks or one BIG tank to hold the propane.
Natural gas does not require you to store the fuel yourself but in an earthquake its possible that natural gas distribution might be interrupted or damaged.
I have a smaller Champion 4500 watt dual fuel inverter generator that I like, and 4 20lb tanks rhat should be able to to power the basics for 3 or 4 days. I'm disappointed to see that Champion atill doesn't offer a tri-fuel whole house oprion, but does have an 8500/7000 watt gas/propane model (currently about $1,900 on Amazon).
Perhaps Champion does not want to compete with its own line of dedicated non-portable home backup generators with poertables that can run off natural gas?
I always have 10 each 5 gallon gas cans available for hurricane season so gas is not an issue.
Using an inverter mean using less fuel. We only burn about 7 gallsons/day with a Predator 9500. In our experience, gas is only hard to get for 2-3 days after a hurricane. I'll get 20 gallons in advance of a hurricane, to be a good starting position. Also, fuel up our vehicles.
In Winter Storm Uri (2021) the natural gas supply was the problem. Gas wells froze up, which took generation offline.
Ooooo the Honda eu7000 didn’t make the team this season 😢
It made the 7000 lineup
You forgot the predator
He already did that on another video.
Gavin, in your opinion which of these is the most reliable?
Most are really reliable the problem is most of my folks won't maintain and service their Generator.
@@GeneratorReviews Champion has good parts availability. For service under warranty, upon approval, they will collaborate with your local generator repair shops.
Wow you will only need 400 worth of fuel to run for a week.
Or $85 on natural gas
If you are looking for quality and longevity than Yamaha followed by Honda, the rest are a distant third place.
I BOUGHT A GENMAX 9,500 AND IT BLEW UP AFTER 40 HOURS ! OUT OF WARRANTY ! WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER !
Can I ask you what percentage of the power meter it ran at majority of the time?
Did you run it at 50 or closer to 100%?
@@GeneratorReviews I did everything i was supposed to do , i puchased special break in oil , broke the gen in correctly , no ethanol fuel etc etc, the plastic fuel selector switch was the first thing to fail , it stripped around the third use, the gen ran under all conditions , low output, medium output , max output etc . then during hurricane idilia it just shut down , tried to restart it after unplugging the 50 amp plug and the gen would barely turn over , sounds like it had great pressure or duress, checked oil etc , everything as it should be , took it to small engine repair shop , i have used several times, the said either thegen part or the engine was blown uop , they offered to tear it appart but said either way it wasent worth it in their opinion , so i brought it back home and now i have a $2,000 dollar paperweight !! im pissed
it is the duel fuel model
I’ll subscribe when you do a video on rv onboard generator or how to fit one of these in.
Pulsar is garbage! Literally took brand new generator out of box and wouldn’t work! Customer service also trash.
Sorry to hear that where did you buy your generator from?
Just curious where you from and location?
I would love to see someone review the new Firman 5500 generator/inverter - MODEL: WT05571
TRI FUEL INVERTER PORTABLE GENERATOR 6850W ELECTRIC START. For a tri fuel it seems to hit a sweet spot for weight and out puts