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Westinghouse iGen2800c 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator With CO Sensor
4.7 out of 5 stars
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Mar 30, 2022
Joel1958
4 out of 5 stars review

nice size, wt

I just purchased this item. Set up was a breeze. It started on second pull. So easy my wife can easily do it - and she doesn't like messing with it. If it does all that is advertised and other long term reviews say, I will be very happy with the purchase. I like the weight and size. I can easily place it in the back of my elevated PU.

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Mar 17, 2023
larryd
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Little Travel Generator

Bought this little generator for traveling in our travel trailer. There is nothing little about it. It's quiet, runs great and have to say, it's a great little machine to have around because it's easy to start, runs quieter than most generators and seems to run for a long time without wasting a ton of fuel.

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Jan 5, 2021
Hicka
3 out of 5 stars review

Spark plug lead won't stay on.

Bought this i2500 gen set in October 2020 new. Filled with oil, fuel etc. Read instruction manual. Started and ran for 1/2 an hour. Pulled it out today because of power failure. Started and only ran for a few minutes and stopped. Went through all the trouble shooting and still no joy. Checked spark plug lead and found it had popped off. Reseated then started gen set again, ran for 30 seconds and lead popped off again. How do I fix this problem?

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Aug 18, 2022
JandT
5 out of 5 stars review

Very happy

Recently purchased, ran through the break-in period and tested with camper loads. Performed great and was very quiet. Handled all of the minor loads, but need to restrict usage with heavier load items (i.e. A/c, microwave, etc.), which is to be expected for a unit this size. Much lighter, convenient and quieter than our 4000W unit. Only minor issues: 1) Plastic tabs on bottom of side cover allow it to vibrate, making noise and rubbing against enclosure. I plan to fix this with some narrow strips cut from an adhesive foam sheet (dept. store craft supplies). 2) Spark plug cover does not latch very tightly/positively, and seems to open slightly. Overall very happy so far. Next month will be the true test of why we bought it - boon-docking for a week with no hook-ups.

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Feb 24, 2021
Kelani
5 out of 5 stars review

Very quite

I impressed with the features of this generator and it is very quite compare it to other generator, the display is very helpful and the shutdown while low it protects your investment, I will be looking for the DF home version to purchase once they are on some sort of discount.

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Apr 23, 2021
tconns
5 out of 5 stars review

Back up power

I bought this in case of power outages. I wanted something portable and quiet, yet with adequate power. This seems to fit the bill. After the oil and gas were added, It started after the 4th pull. I was very impressed with the noise level, I thought it was in efficiency mode but it was on full power. After a 5 minute warm up, I got out my miter saw, which is rated at 12 amps. It fired up instantly. No notable strain on the generator or the saw. I'll exercise it periodically to break it in but I'm ready for the next outage. Time will tell as far as long term reliability. But it's a good start.

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Nov 28, 2022
SBadger
5 out of 5 stars review

Nice unit, but only metric units

The generator was exactly what I expected, and the quality, fit and finish are good. Started right up with no issues. My only *minor* complaint is that on the digital display, fuel remaining is listed in liters (of which I sadly have no real reference, since everything in the US is gallons). This isn't a big deal, but I thought other buyers may like to know this.

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Apr 16, 2022
Campingnerd
5 out of 5 stars review

Compact, Powerful, Quiet

I just received my iGen2500. Shipping was fast and the set up was easy. Took me about 5 minutes from opening the box to have it up and running. I literally opened the box grabbed the quick guide. Unscrewed 2 screws added the included oil, checked oil leve, put panel and 2 screws back on, filled with fuel and turned on the choke and pulled the cord 3 times, and it started right up. I actually supprised it fired up so easily on the 3rd pull as I was just pulling easy to prime the carb and make sure everything felt smooth. It runs smooth and the light up screen is great to monitor the unit.

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Sep 8, 2021
Jim M
5 out of 5 stars review

Very Impressed!

Bought this generator primarily to be able to run a 15K a/c unit in the RV as well as for the odd portable needs requirement. I am currently midway thru my own break-in procedure of 1 hour run with varying loads, then drain the oil, refill and run for 4 hours with varying loads, then good to go. Using a 600w fan, 1800w hair dryer and a 15A HF air compressor, all at varying times to apply load and this iGen unit has passed. The air compressor did kick the breaker when it tried to restart with 80psi head pressure on the compressor. I can't fault the iGen as that is a very heavy starting load. I pressed the circuit breaker reset while the iGen was still running, depleted the remaining air in the tank and turned the air compressor back on. The iGen handled the startup without issue. The generator's noise level is less than that of a push lawnmower when the air compressor was running, so it will work great for the RV. I am very impressed with this unit.

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Aug 23, 2021
Rico11
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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