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Westinghouse iGen2800 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator
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Sep 1, 2017
Reviewer name: Steve
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great product at an awesome price

Great product at an awesome price. It runs well and is lightweight with low noise level. I would have given it a 5 but when I called customer service I received a voice message to tell me they were out of the office.[[ASIN:B01MTGJGCN Westinghouse iGen2500 Portable Inverter Generator - 2200 Rated Watts & 2500 Peak Watts - Gas Powered

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May 16, 2022
Reviewer name: Chiggr
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Like it so far

I bought it in less than month ago an tried it to run. I connect it to camper and turn on refrigerator , after that air conditioner, microwave and all this ran at the same time without any problem. I have not fully tested it yet, but it pretty quiet compare to other ones and generated power. Only thing that I mentioned is a little whistle noise. I am not sure where it comes from, but it is not significant.

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Sep 30, 2022
Reviewer name: MJC0404
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Nice Generator

I have an older Coleman generator from the 90s Which did ok for my camping trips Rated at 1500 watts. It was time for an upgrade. This thing is great. I like all the new features and smart display. I have a very small rv and this is the perfect size for everything on it. Only time will tell if can last as long !

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Jan 2, 2021
Reviewer name: GeorgiaGary
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Lightweight and quiet

I purchased my first ever generator after losing power for a day following tropical storm Zeta's path through metro Atlanta. I initially purchase a much larger generator, but returned it unopened because it was very heavy and bulky. I wanted something that I could move around without straining my back. This generator fits the bill. I am in my 60's and I can lift the unit and move it around. The initial setup was easy and it cranked easily after only a few pulls on the recoil handle. It runs pretty quiet for a gasoline powered engine. I also like that it is an inverter generator and the engine throttles down when it isn't pulling a heavy load.

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Mar 8, 2021
Reviewer name: Chris10
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Lightweight, Quiet, Nice Features

Bought this generator for home backup and for RV use Have had a few close calls on losing the contents of my freezer in the summer and worrying about freezing pipes with lose of power to my gas furnace in the winter I have an RV and would also like it to be big enough to run my air conditioner also Almost purchased a larger generator but looked at there weight and did not want to have to lift it in and out of my truck while camping, this generator is easy to lift Calculated the loads that I wanted to handle and the Igen2500 looks like it has more then what I should need Unpacked the generator and it was in good shape, added the oil and gas and after a couple of easy pulls it started and ran well Put a 1200watt heater load on the generator and it easily and handled it Have not fully loaded it yet I really like the information display, the power load, runtime and fuel level are very useful, there is a button on the display that lets you select what function you what to look at I like that the power is clean and I do not have to worry about running the electronic controls on my furnace and the RV systems So far very happy with it

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Nov 20, 2022
Reviewer name: CoolRayz
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Product

My wife bought this as a gift for me. After reading owner's manual & online reviews of this product, I couldn't wait to test this unit out. I'm build a deck on my house, so I figured this would be an opportunity to test unit out. This generator performance is OUTSTANDING! I was able power multiple construction tools, keep my cell phone & bluetooth speaker continuously charged, yet, provide necessary power to my miter saw & skilz saw, along with keeping my cordless battery charged for my cordless impact/drill.

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May 12, 2021
Reviewer name: john9781
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

2nd pull out of box!!!

What a great unit! So many features like gas gauge,power indicators and much more. Took out of box filled with gas and oil and 2nd pull took right off. Very quiet unit and extremely well insulated for noise! I highly recommend this light east to carry unit. I will use mine in my shed for power when needed. Great to have on hand if power ever goes out.

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Aug 23, 2021
Reviewer name: Thorazine
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

It’s A Keeper!

It’s a keeper! However, it appears two hose clamps they use on each end of the one NON-reinforced rubber line are a thin (VERY thin!) wire and I don’t see how those thin wire clamps won’t eventually slice right through that soft rubber - especially if there is any vibration or movement (I.e., riding around in the bed of a pickup or something). AND ^those^ same hoses are running above the carburetor, etc, (not sure if fuel or, other, lines). Strange thing is it is plain to see they used ”normal” “wide” metal band type clamps on reinforced hoses elsewhere. To say the least, “Interesting.“ Think I’ll source some of those rubber hoses, just to have some lengths as fuel line backup and I may not wait to replace those “razor garrote” type clamps with some normal, wider, “band” -type clamps. LOL, I ran the genny for 5-hours to break in as recommended (with varying loads) … TWO AND A HALF HOURS after the display said, ”On Empty” … and it’s STILL running! Granted, there’s nothing plugged into the generator but, went past 120 mins still running after “Fuel Tank Empty” indicator came on! When prepping the genny for Long Term Storage, Its the spark plug location that makes things interesting: When taking the plug out you will notice the spark plug access hole in the top of the chassis is NOT centered over the plug and you will notice the provided spark plug tube (you really can’t call it a true socket or, even a wrench) is actually “crooked” to the spark plug, that is, NOT ALIGNED a with the plug, as you’re rotating the plug out. You can use the el cheapo 13/16” “Pakistani” plug wrench to take the spark plug out but, DO NOT TRY AND USE THAT PIECE OF TIN SCRAP TO TRY AND PUT YOUR SPARK PLUG BACK IN!!!!! More than likely doing so - you’ll wind up stripping the threads in the top of the engine and game over. Instead, use a 3” length of fuel hose pushed over the top of the plug (ceramic end) to gingerly turn the plug backwards (reverse, as if you were taking it out again) until you feel (and perhaps hear) that little “snick” that tells you the male threads on the plug have “dropped into” and are aligned with the female threads inside the top of the engine. ^That^ worked like a charm after I dabbed a pin prick of anti-seize on the plug threads and then I slabbed a little Dialectric Grease around the outside of the rubber boot before snapping the boot back atop the spark. All in all this is a fine little gennie for the price - perfect for powering tools to build a cabin off grid or, in my case, allow the wife to stream on her iPad with a fan for the dog and lots of lights etc and even allow us utilization of our 110 powered Rinnai water heater system. The display panel is a great help (I usually have to install an hour meter on our generators to keep track of Preventative Maintenance) as is the fact they provide an effective funnel for oil fillings. The one thing I gotta ding ‘em on are those two “razor wire” rings they use as clamps around the soft rubber hose above the carburetor - they‘re gonna cause problems eventually, fer sure!

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Sep 6, 2021
Reviewer name: Nthernlgts
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

My second iGen 2500

This is my 2nd Westinghouse iGen 2500 purchase. Its a solid inverter generator for the money. I’ve purchased the connecting cable to double the power output too. Its not the quietest generator out there but its not too loud either. A good value for what you get. The digital readouts and fuel gauge are nice. I’ll use it for backup power during emergencies & for camping (but it will be a bit too loud for campgrounds). If I could give 1/2 stars I would give it 4.5 stars, with a 1/2 star removed for noise. Otherwise, its great.

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Aug 15, 2022
Reviewer name: mrjbwilson
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

ONE PULL FIRST START

Bought this last week and I love it. Simple design, easy to use and super quiet. Oil fill/check is a little cumbersome but no worries. This inverter is light, and it's an amazing buy. I love the digital readout and it's easy access features for all of my electrical needs.

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