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WGEN12000DF PORTABLE GENERATOR
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Mar 18, 2025
UpstateSC123
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy set-up and easy start

This is a great generator. I really liked the easy set-up, which took only 10 minutes after getting the generator out of the box. The wheels were easy to attach. I like the tri-fuel feature as well. I plan to install the natural gas hook-up, but I tested it with gasoline right out of the box. Very happy with this purchase.

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Feb 7, 2025
Rb7259
5 out of 5 stars review

Westinghouse generator

I just recently purchased this generator to use as a backup power source for my home. After doing multiple and careful reviews. I talked to a local installer and decided this would take care of this need. Upon receiving the product it was exactly as advertised and packaged very well. It required very little work on my part to get it up and going. I hope we do not need this in and emergency but feel very comfortable if it does.

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Feb 24, 2025
elarroz05
4 out of 5 stars review

Great Quality Generator

This generator was easy to set up and get running. It is able to run my entire house and now I have peace of mind for hurricane season. So easy to set up even my wife and kids have it down and the remote start is even better so they don't have to go in the elements.

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Nov 24, 2025
Tsib
4 out of 5 stars review

Review for WGen14500TFc Tri-Fuel First impression

I purchased this a few months back and was going to get it prepped for use if a storm was forecast for my area, but that never happened, so I still need to set it up and break it in. Everything looks heavy-duty and well-built. The only downsides I see are that it doesn't come with the required connections for natural gas, although it has everything necessary for LPG and gasoline. It also doesn't have much information in the manual about running it on Natural gas, specifically missing what gas pressure is required or range allowed, and whether a separate regulator is needed, such as the one supplied with the hose for LPG use, but for natural gas.

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Dec 24, 2025
action7
5 out of 5 stars review

Very cool machine with the latest technology.

I bought this instead of a standby generator. It has the same power but is much more affordable. I also bought it because it's Westinghouse and is very highly rated. I live in the country so my biggest concern was our water well. I had a smaller generator and it worked hard to run the well, this one runs it with not effort. So far I love my new generator!

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Jun 22, 2024
Ross624
5 out of 5 stars review

WGen14500TFc is a Beast

I bought this generator a week ago with plans to setup powering our 3000sq ft home as a whole house generator. It didn't disappoint! After several weeks of research and seeking references from those that own portable whole house generators I landed on the Westinghouse Tri Fuel 14500. I liked its flexibility of fuel sources and the setup plans I had included running off our home's natural gas meter through a quick disconnect setup. This generator comes with both a natural gas hose and a hose with regulator for using LP gas. When the generator arrived my electrician was here installing an interlock switch in my home power distribution panel and 50amp weather rated receptacle outside. I quickly assembled the wheels and rubber feet on the generator and rolled it off the pallet. I had installed the quick connect to the gas meter that morning so everything was ready to go. Before starting the generator I followed the generator manual instructions, added oil, which it comes with, and connected the battery. Next was pairing the key fob . Once I had everything ready I connected it to the natural gas fuel source and started the generator. The generator started up with no issues. As the manual instructions confirmed the generator needed to be run for 5 hours under a light load to allow for break in of critical parts before handling heavy electrical loads. The break in time completed the day. The following day I conducted a power outage simulation. I hooked up the generator to the house through the 50amp locking receptacle with 50amp 25' power cord. Fired up the generator and flipped the main breaker off on the home power distribution panel. This allowed me to slide the interlock device so I could flip on the 50 amp generator power breaker. I had also flipped off the 50,49 and 30 amp breakers. This was done to avoid placing too heavy of a load on the generator. The generator powered all of the 115 volt outlets and lights in the house with no problems. Next up was to test the generator powering our 5 ton AC with the lights and receptacles on. I flipped on the AC 50amp breaker and turned down the thermostat. The AC started and you could hear the generator grunt once and drop in running tone but know issues! The generator powered everything including the 5 ton AC unit at the same time! What a beast! Keep in mind, I did install a hard start kit on the AC before performing this test to lower the start up amp requirements from the AC compressor. I don't think the generator would have powered the 5 ton AC without this modification.

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Nov 24, 2025
Afriendlybalrog
4 out of 5 stars review

Solid generator, but funky natural gas connection

Generator works great. Powers the whole house, including AC, while running on natural gas. Only issue I had was connecting it to my 3/4” gas line. Apparently this now comes with a 5/8” outer diameter threaded fitting, and I had to combine a few different adapters to connect it with my gas line. Also, the manual and the listings online don't give CFH or BTU requirements for running on natural gas, but fortunately I was able to find it in the reviews. This is information that should be in the item documents

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Oct 29, 2025
Iowa bob
5 out of 5 stars review

nice machine

packaged really good,not a scratch.was easy to put wheels and rubber feet on but I used a chain hoist to get it off the ground,maybe two people could handle it,but I was alone.poured oil that came with it in,hooked up propane,and it started right up.the only thing I plugged in was a drill.when I get the 50 amp plug and 50 amp extension cord I will try more.i have no doubts that it will do what its supposed to.impressive machine

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Nov 18, 2024
Mountain Lassy
5 out of 5 stars review

Fired Right Up!

This generator is the most power for the money. It started right up and is very easy to use. I recommend laminating the quick start guide so that anyone can use it. And the remote start key fob is pretty cool. I hope I never have to use it but I am sure I can count on it when needed.

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Mar 5, 2021
EdL2
5 out of 5 stars review

A full featured high output generator...

I bought this on Christmas Eve 2020 after a storm had downed our power line. The generator that I already had failed to start initially, and when I did get it running, wouldn't generate any power. Fortunately for that event, just as I had finished unpacking the generator and fueling it, our main power was restored. The next day, I returned to the garage to test this new unit, and after engaging the choke, pressed the starter button and it fired up immediately. It's great to have the small screen that shows the voltage (240) that's generated. It also has an hour meter so you know where you are in a maintenance cycle. Remember to press the GFI?/breaker? button in the middle of each 120V plug set to enable as in poor light I missed it, thinking they were not working. I especially like the electric starter compared to none on my previous 10hp unit. I am very pleased with my purchase!

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