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Westinghouse iGen2800 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator
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Jul 4, 2018
Reviewer name: Jeff V
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Runs the A/C in the RV!

I wanted a lightweight solution to run my RV AC, and after extensive generator research I decided to install a Micro Air 364 soft starter for my 15,000 BTU RV AC. I purchased the iGen2500 due to other reviews as well as a recommendation from Micro Air. I received the generator, filled the oil and gas and it fired right up after 2 pulls. I then decided to put it to the test with the RV AC system. Plugged the RV into the generator and the A?C fired right up. I ran it for an hour or so and the generator performed awesome. So, if you are looking for a small lightweight generator to run your 15k BTU AC, go get the soft starter 364 and the Westinghouse iGen2500.

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Aug 11, 2022
Reviewer name: Jamie999
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Good generator at a good price

The generator arrived in perfect condition and seems to be well built. I have only run in for 5 hours to break it in but so far I am very pleased. It starts with just one or two pulls and seems to run very smooth. The access door for the sparkplug is a bit small but I was still able to get to it. The sound when running is not bad. It's not loud at all but it's not the quietest one available. I like that it has eco mode which reduces the noise and it seems to know when to switch out of eco mode if the load is high enough. I like the display a lot with remaining run time, remaining fuel, volt and power output and lifetime run time. The max limit of 2200 watts seems to be right on so hopefully that will protect the motor in the long run but don't hope to get more out of it than the stated 2200 watt max. I also like how it can be paired with a second generator to double the power output (cable sold separately). I would definitely recommend this generator and would purchase it again.

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Sep 28, 2021
Reviewer name: skeet
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet with Great LED Features

I bought this yesterday and came home added oil and .9 Liters of gas and it started on the 4th pull. It ran for 2.5 hours and was still running when I turned off the gas. I switched from regular run mode to econ mode several times to help break-in the engine. It ran great! I am guessing it will run a minimum of 10-12 hours on a tank of gas. I showed my wife how to use the generator and she was able to start it with no problems. Great investment! The Led's show how much gas is in the tank and how much run time you have left along with other led features such as total hours...Great features.

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Jun 19, 2018
Reviewer name: Mike D.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

iGen2500 is great to backup your Fridge + some appliances

I bought two of these generators recently (one for me and one for my Mother In-law and just tried one of them out in my garage. They are very, very quiet and seem to power up my appliances pretty good with no outages. I believe they will easily provide back-up power to a refrigerator and some appliances such as a television, fish tank pump, and such. They are only 2200 Watts steady power so you shouldn't expect them to power up much more than what I stated above.

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Mar 13, 2021
Reviewer name: Brewmeisterman
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Lots of Power in a small package

I purchased this generator primarily for camping when commercial power is not available. I did a lot of research and decided that the iGen2500 gave me the most power for the price. I haven't used it much yet, but the quality certainly seems to be there. It started right up. I'm a happy camper!

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Aug 23, 2021
Reviewer name: Rico11
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

iGen2500

This generator is great for camping, tailgating and much more. You cannot get a better generator for the price. I will be purchasing another iGen 2500 for parallel power so I can double my power when I'm camping. I recommend this generator to everybody.

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Aug 29, 2020
Reviewer name: Doug335
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Generator and Excellent Value

Put in the oil and filled with gasoline and it started right up. The "load sensing" or "eco-mode" works great with the generator idling when power is not required but if your refrigerator for example turns on, the generator speeds up to meet the power demand. Haven't used it long enough to know about long-term durability, but it runs great, puts out good power, and seems well-designed. The only thing I wish it had that it doesn't is any hour meter, but I bought an "after-market" hour meter so I will know how many hours it's operated between oil changes. Very hard to justify buying another brand and paying more when this seems to work so well. Very happy with my purchase. I had a question and Westinghouse customer service was very responsive even in the middle of the China virus shut-down.

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Jun 5, 2018
Reviewer name: iGen2200_Oregon
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet, compact, affordable, starts easily

Following the quick-start instructions it started on first pull. Very quiet, especially at low load. Powers our 8000BTU window air conditioner, and 700W microwave easily. At under 50 lbs, and with a good handle it's fairly easy to lug around for me. Great for powering our travel trailer when boondocking without annoying the neighbors.

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Aug 9, 2022
Reviewer name: West minister
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

The inverter is compact and powerful.

I purchased the inverter approx. 1 month ago. I have tested it by intermittently running 7 1/4” saw, pressure washer, frig, lights, tv and freezer. I really need it for a power outage to run our frig, freezer, a few lights and a tv. It handled it all with ease.

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Aug 19, 2021
Reviewer name: SeaDogs
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Features For Price

We are super impressed so far with this product. For the price, the quality and features are great. It includes an hour meter, a special oil funnel, and only requires two screws to get off the side for servicing. All of these feature make it easier to service. It is quiet started on first pull when testing it after we added oil and fuel!

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