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Westinghouse iGen2800 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator
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Jun 1, 2018
Dale
3 out of 5 stars review

Looks Good

I bought this last summer for my RV and was a bit disappointed that it will not power my AC. I did some research and was sure it had enough power but it doesn't. I have not really used this other than to check to see if it would power the AC. It does run quiet and has enough power to do anything else I need on the RV.

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Sep 13, 2022
Emueller789
5 out of 5 stars review

Solid unit that does what is needed!

I bought this unit for emergencies and was impressed with how easy it is to use. It fires up fast and runs fairly quiet for a generator. it easily charged a phone and provided some light when needed. I didn't plug in anything heavy duty so far, but based on the running watts it should work great for some appliances like my fridge.

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Feb 8, 2021
santoguapo
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet, lightweight, easy to operate

I purchased this generator a few weeks ago and have been using it with my travel trailer. I find it quite easy to use. My 11 year old can crank it no problem. I really like having the display to note remaining fuel, running time, etc. It is also much easier to cart around than a traditional generator.

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Mar 10, 2021
Prezes
5 out of 5 stars review

The Best, the most quiet and most useful

I love this generator. It is very quiet and turns on very quickly. I use it for outdoor use around my car and home. It has two plugs and I have connected things with high watts and low watts and the generator worked without any problems. The display shows all the important info you need like gas levels and how long it could still work. Efficiency mode is also great. Its a great generator, I recommend highly.

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Sep 25, 2022
sailouterbanks
5 out of 5 stars review

Worked right out of the box!

This replaces an older Westinghouse Inverter that I'm having issues with due to bad fuel. It's hurricane season so I bought this to replace it. Much nicer features than my old one! I did break it in and changed oil. My last one was a tade less power so this one should be even better.I am able to run two large refrigerators and a chest freezer at the same time with this. Let me tell you how..My panel main is off and as are all breakers.By back up fridge and freezer are in my garage on the same circuit. I back feed the generator then plug one in and wait..after a few minutes I plug the freezer in..wait a few minutes then flip the breaker for my kitchen fridge. The power demand is on start up so doing one at a time works. Then I run them for a couple hours then shut down generator for about 3 to 4 hours., then repeat. I did this for three days after a hurricane and everything was perfect. When cooking dinner I leave generator and kitchen fridge on because I am in and out of the fridge. Highly recommended!

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Aug 8, 2021
tfl3rd
4 out of 5 stars review

Powerhouse in Small Package

I purchased this to use for emergency RV power. Tried less powerful models and they would not start the AC. This unit worked as long as I ran it on "regular" not ECO. on ECO it couldn't catch up to the demand fast enough. I have only used it once for an hour so I cannot yet attest to the durability - but it seems to be just what I need.

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May 2, 2018
Justin
3 out of 5 stars review

Relatively quiet, very easy to start

Generator used as emergency power for aquarium. Starts on first pull and is quiet with small load. Gets louder than expected with heavy loads but might be true with all portable generators. Biggest gripe is fuel gauge and remaining run time are very inaccurate.

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Jul 24, 2017
Roamer
4 out of 5 stars review

Powers Dometic Air Conditioner with MicroAir 364

Easily powered my 13500 BTU Dometic Air Conditioner after installing a MicroAir 364 easy-start circuit in the generator's normal mode. Although, the generator would not start the Air Conditioner in the Efficiency mode. The iGen2500 with the MicroAir is a less costly, more convenient, and much lighter solution than paralleling two 2000 watt inverter generators to run the Air Conditioner. The iGen2500 display indicates about 1600 to 1800 watts when the Air Conditioner is running. The generator's Efficiency Mode is relatively quiet at no load; although at full power, the noise is in the 70+ dbA range at 1 meter. The generator's engine has a small misfire or small backfire when running, but the small misfire/backfire does not seem to effect electrical power output. I use non-ethanol premium gas having a minimum 92 octane rating. Also, the generator runs my electric Stihl chainsaw even in the efficiency mode.

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Jun 1, 2018
MrPat
5 out of 5 stars review

I'm Storm Ready

Just un-boxed filled the oil reservoir and filled the tank with stabilized gas today. The oil fill was easy and the instructions were very clear. I decided to test out the generator before our storms hit later this summer. The instructions for running the generator were crystal clear. I pulled the cord with some apprehension. I was very happy to see that it started on the first pull. I plugged in the freezer that I keep in the garage to add a load the the iGen2500 barely broke a sweat. I'll have no problem running my refrigerator/freezer and some lights if and when we have a hurricane

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Apr 4, 2021
DBooch
5 out of 5 stars review

Very Nice Unit

I bought the unit to power a travel trailer. So far the unit has been fantastic. Started on the first pull, powered the whole trailer without a hitch. The owners manual is very well written. I am impressed you even discuss how to adjust the valves. I didn't think there were many of us left that can do this!! I love the threaded connection on the crankcase oil funnel. NO MESS. Great weight to power ratio. Very nice generator for at fair price point. THANK YOU big W.

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