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Westinghouse iGen2800 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator
4.7 out of 5 stars
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  3. 3 stars2% (126)
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Mar 26, 2021
traveltrailer843
5 out of 5 stars review

I'm impressed!

Even more compact than I thought it would be. I performed 1hr break-in and oil change. Started first pull. There are plenty of youtube reviews talking about the iGEN2500. Will run travel trailer 13k AC unit (according to youtube vids). I'm still in break-in period, but so far i'm very impressed.

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Apr 4, 2022
frank lui
4 out of 5 stars review

Performed as expected

Tried generator by hooking up a hair dryer at full blowing hot (9Amp), a impact wrench (7.5A), a half inch drill (3.5Amp), a running fridge. Unit ran as expected. Unit was rattling, working hard with evident vibration when all four items are operating. Unit is every compact. Had trouble at first starting but after squirting with starting fluid, unit cranked right up. Good unit.

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Apr 28, 2020
cajunturkey
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to put to use!

I bought this unit not knowing how to use it. My work requires remote assignments and I had never purchased a generator before. The first time I filled it with gas I was uneasy as it took a while. But the thrilling part was how easy it started and how well it performed. I am completely satisfied. I highly recommend this generator.

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Sep 20, 2021
Mudbugz
5 out of 5 stars review

Got me through Hurricane Ida!

I bought this 2 weeks before Hurricane Ida knocked out our power for a week to run the refrigerator and small freezer. It only took 25% power to do that! It is rated for 10-12 hours on a gallon. But under “efficiency” mode, or ran 18 hours. Amazing! I also took it out to a vacation house that had no power to rebuild steps that got washed out from the storm; a life saver!

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May 1, 2021
Campers
3 out of 5 stars review

Lacking Rated Power - No Surge Power

Running my camper through a Hughes Power Watchdog for voltage and amp reading. I can adjust my inverter maximum input power to load the generator to specific power outputs. Here are my results at ~ 35ft above see level @ 80F through ~25' of 10/3 SOOW. Running ethanol free 87 octane. - 119V at 17.3 amps genset reads 100% on the display (2058 Watts) - 118V at 18.5 amps genset reads 100% plus the overload light is on (2183 Watts) - As soon as I ramp up to 19 amps the genset disconnects on overload

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Aug 17, 2021
Kaka
5 out of 5 stars review

Very Quiet and Portable

Purchased for hurricane season, hopefully we don't have to use it much. My husband put the oil in as instructed and added only a little gasoline for a test run. Placed it on choke and with one pull the generator started right up. He then plugged in a drill on an extension cord just to make sure it worked properly.

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May 4, 2021
ELDER BOB
5 out of 5 stars review

WOULD START A/C ON RV TRAILER

OUT OF BOX, ADDED OIL AND GASOLINE. EASY FIRST PULL IT STARTED. AFTER SHORT WARM UP TURNED EFFICIENCY MODE ON. PLUGGED 30 A POWER CABLE FROM RV TRAILER. WENT INSIDE AND SWITCHED ON A/C. IT STARTED IMMEDIATELY AND CYCLED ON AND OFF AS CALLED FOR. PERFECT FUNCTION IN THAT EFFICIENCY MODE. NEXT DAY STARTED WITH EASY FIRST PULL. CHECKED WHEN A/C WAS RUNNING ON AND 30 FOOT POWER CORD TO RV INSIDE VOLTAGE WAS 119 WITH A/C RUNNING. VOLTS INSIDE WITH LITTLE LOAD ON WAS 121. SO VOLTAGE REGULATION IN RV WAS PERFECT. THE LED FUNCTIONS WERE VERY HANDY. THE iGEN2500 MORE THAN MET MY NEEDS. I'M 82 AND CAN HANDLE THE WEIGHT TO MOVE IT ETC. I RECOMMEND YOU SERIOUSLY LOOK AT HIS UNIT. I DID A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS MODEL BEFORE ORDERING ONE.

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Jun 20, 2024
Gingerboy
5 out of 5 stars review

Highly recommend

Got this for our camper primarily. We also used it at home to test run the refrigerator in case of a power outage. Started right up, worked great. Powered the camper ac, fridge, lights, and water heater at the same time! Super quiet too. Our conversation was louder than the unit. Very happy.

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Sep 7, 2021
NormG
5 out of 5 stars review

Best Portable Generator Ever

I bought this a month ago a just pulled it out of the box. First off love that the funnel for the oil screws in!! Second, I was surprised on how quite it is! Third, you can pair another generator to it!! Weather has been crazy lately and it seems like its getting worse! I am so glad I am getting myself prepared!! This generator is going to come in handy!!

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Mar 22, 2021
pipefit
5 out of 5 stars review

Impressed with igen2500

I recently purchased this igen2500 and I am happy with my decision to buy it so far. I followed the start up instructions and it fired up after about six pulls, then it fired up after one pull all the time. Very easy to start and everything seems to work great. I am very pleased with the two usb ports and the info screen on it. I am confident this will be very handy for me and last a long time.

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