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Westinghouse iGen2800 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator
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Jan 8, 2018
Paul
5 out of 5 stars review

Light weight easy starting power.

After I lost the entire contents of my refrigerator during our last power outage I needed a generator. The iGen2500 easily powers my refrigerator, freezer and sump pump with power to spare. It starts easily and is extremely quiet. This is the perfect generator for my needs.

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Mar 9, 2021
DANNY21
5 out of 5 stars review

Bang for your buck!!!

I bought this out of season and finally got to use it and must say it is an awesome value. had to hunt pretty far and wide to get parallel cable, and the people that complained that it would only rev one inverter up just wasn't using it right. the eco mode worked great between the two sharing the load.

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Aug 16, 2021
ThreeSixNine
5 out of 5 stars review

Best overall value

I was in the market for a generator to power essentials during storm outages. I did a deep dive into ratings/reviews of several generators, and finally decided the iGen 2500 was the best deal for the money. When the iGen 2500 was delivered I eagerly opened the package as if it were Christmas morning. At first glance I was impressed with the build quality. Next, I spent 10 or so minutes reading the enclosed manuals and completing the online product registration. After following the quick start guide, the iGen 2500 started up on the very first pull. I ran some power tools for an hour or so with no issues. However, there is one feature needed that is quite inexpensive. Add an on/off switch to the gas line, so for extended periods of sitting with no usage the carb will not gunk. Overall, I am very pleased with my new toy, but this rating is based off only a few days of usage.

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Apr 13, 2018
Luis C
5 out of 5 stars review

Very reliable and affordable generator

I bought the iGen2500 generator almost 5 months ago and I am very happy with it so far. I have been using it at least 2 times per month during our camping trips, I used it while beach camping 2 weekends ago and it ran almost 48 hours continuously, only stopping to refuel, it was perfect, 1 full tank lasted 8-10 hours at night, depending on the load (my daughters like to watch a lot of movies at night). I have to say it is very quiet (something I was worry about) even at 80% output. I like the led data center display very much, can check remaining run time, power output, fuel level and voltage very quick. I am planning to buy a second one to run parallel for my AC during summer. Overall I think this is a great generator. Will update later if any issues.

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Aug 5, 2020
pk47
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Device

Bought in advance of tropical storm Isaias, and glad I did. Arrived in perfect condition. After unpacking and filling with the supplied oil and some stabilized gasoline, tested with a small load. No issues with the test. Two days later, we lost power for about 4 hours. The iGen2500 performed flawlessly, powering our large refrigerator, a coupls of fans, our cable modem, our wifi hub, and a large television. Impressively quiet.

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Oct 6, 2018
Dave
5 out of 5 stars review

Put gas in it and started on First pull ~ ~ ~

I had an older Coleman 4000, it worked fine but it was Just too Loud.. I like this Quiet one and my Wife can start it easy also. Nice easy to pull recoil. Cool Camouflage look. Plenty of power for Camping and Power outages. I Saved money over the Honda I was going to get. Love it ...

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Jan 2, 2021
GeorgiaGary
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 20, 2021
LRose
5 out of 5 stars review

Well Organized Packaging

I just ordered this item 2 days ago and it already arrived. The generator came neatly packed and well protected. The manual and warranty paperwork came in a protective sleeve. Additionally, the spark plug wrench and screwdriver came in a travel pouch as well. These are nice added touches that aren't necessary. The attention to detail is impressive.

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Jul 19, 2021
Murphey was an optimist
5 out of 5 stars review

Great emergency generator

Got tired of losing frig and freezer contents because of hurricanes & other power outages, including the Feb 2021 great freeze. So, this month, bought this handy, small, portable generator to power frig/freezer and, if a winter outage, the natural gas furnace. Added the oil and fueled it up, and it started in 3 pulls the 1st time ever used. I love the inverter technology and the way it can be used in the economy mode to power up the engine to only the run speed needed for the electrical load. That feature works great. Ran it for about an hour and a half at numerous different load levels to test that feature, and ran it at full load. I had poured only a tiny amount of fuel in the tank, maybe 6 ounces, and it was still running when I shut it off. After cooling off, next start required only 1 pull. I am impressed with the overall quality of this product. I got the 2500 watt model instead of the 2200 watt model, figuring it would put less stress on the engine and allow it to run at lower RPMs for the load I anticipate running it at most of the time. Also, the digital meter is a really convenient feature for the different running data it provides.

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Oct 11, 2023
Murdock
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Generator, Even Better Price!

I've only had this generator for a few days, however, have already used it. No issues running my portable equipment. This model, iPro2500, has significant power, 25% more than other brands. As with similar models, it is very user friendly with the ease of operation. The size and weight are manageable. It will accompany my camper during travel to assist with keeping the fridge/freezer cold when away from a power source. I also will use this generator in my show vehicle, taking it to various area car shows. Being in the south, it's hot most of the year and having a very quiet generator to run a fan will make going to shows more bearable. I would definitely buy another one of these models in the future should the need arise.

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