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Westinghouse iGen2800 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator
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Aug 24, 2021
Reviewer name: Al
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

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Westinghouse igen 2500

Generator arrived in good shape. I added the oil that came with it and added gas and it started on the second pull. I ran a pancake compressor and a circular saw intermittently for about 20 minutes to start the brake-in period. So far so good compressor handled that load with no problem.

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Feb 8, 2021
Reviewer name: Anbra
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great buy

Everything works as described. Usually when you buy something on-line there always is something not quite what you expected. I can't think of anything to complain about for this generator. The price was right, the manuals were easy to read and the instructions were complete. After I filled the oil and gas it started on the second pull. I let it run for about 5 minutes and it purred like a happy cat. I intend to use it under load in the next few days and I will slend an update if it does not work as described.

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Jul 20, 2021
Reviewer name: Anthony
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

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First one deffective

Received 7/16/21 by UPS. Opened up, serviced, and cranked first pull, very impressed. After running with no load for about 30 mins, I added a fan to load and got no voltage or wattage outputs from data center readout panel. Sending this one back, but willing to try one more time as I really like the features it has. Will update review after new unit is received and tested.

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Aug 25, 2021
Reviewer name: Gary
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

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LOUD!

No problem with size, weight, price. I have no idea on the longevity since I’ve only owned for a couple weeks. The problem I have is the noise! It is advertised as 52 or 53 dB, which it is not. I read up on how this number was calculated to be fair. Downloaded several apps to measure dB and measured distance away from running generator at econo mode, with nothing drawing any electricity, to find the lowest dB reading. Nothing below 59 was recorded.

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Hi Gary, We're sorry to hear that you are experiencing this situation. The iGen2500 is much quieter than traditional open frame generators and is measured from approximately 7 meters away. If you have any other questions or concerns please reach out to us directly at customercare@wpowereq.com and we would be happy to help you! Have a great day,

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

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Good generator at a excellent price

This little generator will surprise you for its size. Unpacked it filled with oil and non ethanol gas and fired right up. Have only used it with electric hedge trimmers in the yard and it worked flawlessly. Does the job intended for sure. Would have give it 5 stars if they had a better quality control at production.

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

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Great little generator

Great generator - I use it with my RV and at home have a second one that I tie together to back up the house - noise level is really good and runs at full tilt when my RV ac starts up and handles it great. The fuel gage and power consumption are great on the control panel - I am never suprised when it is out of gas.

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Apr 2, 2021
Reviewer name: Terry
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

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Noisy Boy

I conducted an outdoor test standing next to the generator. Fairly quiet and easy to start. Light weight at roughly 50lbs. filled the tank and let it run for 6 hours and was still going strong and had a little less than half a tank, also, the outer cover (case), and carry handle were still cool and I could move it around while running. Run time is very good. However, the dB rating is way off. The meter read an average of 77, with the high at full power being 81dB, and the low being 67 dB, It never gets as quiet as advertised at 54dB. Failure on that part. Also the compartment cover that you have to open to get to the oil fill and check rattled during the test run. I will have to put a small piece of high temp insulation around the corner of the cover to stop the vibration. All in all - for the price and performance - I would give it n A-.

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Aug 27, 2022
Reviewer name: JW
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

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Love this generator.

Picked this generator up on sale and I am very pleased with its performance. The generator starts easily with just 1 or 2 pulls. Weight is a little heavier than I expected but very reasonable for a 2500-watt generator. It is rated as low as 52 db but I measure sound to be much louder. At the generator with eco mode off it is about 78 db. About 20 ft away sound drops to about 68 db. Eco mode lowers the sound about 5 db. In general, I would still not consider this a loud generator but just not as quiet as I expected it would be. There are 2 screws that hold the side panel on so it allows easy access but toolless access would be nice. The side panel does vibrate a little but adding a couple small pieces of foam stops the rattle. The panel to access the spark plug is on top and it slides out which is nice but it is very difficult to get my hand through the narrow opening. I love the display panel and the ability to pair 2 units together with the addition of a parallel cable so upgrading to more power is very easy. I do wish it allowed you to turn off the fuel and allow the carburetor to run dry when you turn off the generator. If you open the side access panel there is a hose to drain the carburetor, but it would be easier to let it run dry. I would recommend the igen 2500 to anyone looking for a portable generator.

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Sep 28, 2026
Reviewer name: Jsal24
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to use, lightweight, and super quiet

Bought this a week ago to tailgate on the beach for college Gameday and it did not disappoint. Worked perfectly and was super easy to get going. Got a ton of complaints on how quiet it was with people even saying they were going to look into buying one for themselves.

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Sep 14, 2026
Reviewer name: Headspace
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

The generator was impressive with it's small size

I bought my iGen2800Dfc recently , and am in the middle of the break-in period using propane. I like the dual fuel, recoil start, meter on the instrument panel. The weight and decibel rating were good. Especially liked the length of the propane hose. We purchased the generator for emergency use. After the visit from Hurricane Helene to the mountains of NW North Carolina, we decided up-grade our supply situation. When we lived on the NC coast, we just grabbed some valuables, and left town. Helene placed a tree through our roof, attic, and our daughter's ceiling in her bedroom. Had a neighbor whose entire home washed down a hill and ended in pieces. We had a mess, but insurance covered it. We were lucky. The areas south of us lost everything. A lot of people died. A 100 year storm. Things are changing. Mind how you go.

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