So he put diesel in twice? 😂

Your audio is ideal, the clarity of the video is ideal, the functional clarity of your explanation is ideal. And your knowledge of the carb screw that controls the drain tubing is impressive.

Why orange light not on

How long will a full propane bottle last with the generator running 100% ?

Nice video, not to be a stickler but we close the choke to force it to pull more fuel (butterfly valve on the carb, pre Venturi). Opening it is essentially turning it off.

Your ebay link in the description is going to the WH02942F instead of the WH03242F which is only $10 more.

Your ebay link goes to a different model FIRMAN WH02942F

Thanks for doing the testing! I was keeping my own spreadsheet based on Internet reviews, but their hours were misleading as they were based on the manufacturer's stated runtime which is not at 50% output. Where did you measure 3 KWH? At the battery manager incoming power?

Did you actually verify 900 watts being delivered out of the generator?

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Does the Firman come with the tubing to drain the carburetor? Or is that something we'll need to purchase afterwards?

I bought a Champion Dual Fuel 4-1/2 years ago. I don't know if it runs on gasoline, because I have never used any fuel other than propane. I suspect that if I did run it on gasoline, there would be danger of the carburetor getting gunked up, even if I managed to empty the fuel bowl.

So I just walked into my garage and witnessed my 6yr old putting motor oil inside the gas tank….

Not everyone has a dog, hands down for not including the Chime controller installation.

I have this same generator and have always like it until yesterday when it wouldn't start on gas, only propane. Will run for a few seconds if I spray starting fluid in the head, but nothing with gas. Have always used ethanol free gas and can't believe that the carb has gummed up even after running dry. That drain hose at the bottom of the carb is NOT documented in their manual AFAIK, and forget about trying to remove the carb bowl. The whole generator needs to be taken apart, then the whole carb itself before you can get to the bolt holding the bowl on. Will try to flush the fuel system with something (fresh gas didn't work), but afraid that I now have a propane only generator until I have the time an patience to take this whole thing apart.

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Fantastic video! I am an EE, and was looking for runtime. Your examples of kWh provided by .5 gallons of gas, and also how long your 50% load ran, GREAT! Thank you :) Jack

I had the same situation with an Ai volt 4300 Watt Inverter Generator purchased thru Amazon. It ran flawlessly after the recommended breakend. Went camping, ran all day the first day, while running the second day it died and hasn't run since. Point being, I contacted Amazon and received the same customer service you did. Amazon refunded the full price and told me to keep the generator or dispose of it. Not to be an advocate of Amazon, but they have a new level of respect from me. Thank you for your very informative video.

For the rough idol, Take out the torch spark plug and use a NGK.

There’s not many negatives about this generator. Now that i’ve had awhile. I run mine strictly on propane I just try to avoid gasoline don’t like the fumes. It’s perfect for our needs. Anyway appreciate your videos thanks

2nd time~!?!? I think your friend has more problems then just "one of those days"!!!!

I'm a fan of buying ebay, manufacurer refurbished items. I just bought the Firman WFO3242 . It was the sevond Firman I've bought this way. Of all the ebay, manufacturer refurbished items I've bought this was the only one that actually looked used. All other irems havevlooked unused. None the less, it starts right up and runs as it should. FWIW: I intendbto only ever run this one on propane.

If its cold outside this is not accurate. Didnt you run the heater to get it there? Just turning the furnace off would do a lot.

I would agree. These are good generators. I've got an Igen2200 and an Igen4500. I use the Igen2200 to save on fuel costs when my load needs aren't as high. The Igen4500 remote start is nice but the pull crank on the Igen2200 isn't bad. I justify the walking out to the generator as exercise so I can have another beer guilt free. Now the 11 before that guilt free one we won't talk about. I just wish the Igen2200 had a built in hour meter like the Igen2500 or Igen4500. I installed an inductive hour meter so that I could maintain the 50 hr run time oil change schedule. I bought a fuel extender tank for the Igen2200 but have yet to use it, but it's there if I ever have the need. I would recommend that people follow the break in procedures and vary the load and keep loads under 50% during that period. Followed by an oil change to flush any metal glitter out during the break in.

Hello, how much oil would it burn? Trying to determine how much is too much vs what’s normal.

Hi Cody, Have you ever make parallel for firman generator? Parallel outlet on it does not show which is negative and positive and both of them are black.

Sorry. One more question😝 So you just mounted it on your ceiling instead of a wall and that worked with the unit mounted on front of your trailer? We have a Class C with two slides and the only place this could be mounted is the ceiling. Maybe it’s not on the ceiling but it looks like it. Thank you

I cannot find any mini splits that are ceiling installed like this one! Is the outside part on your roof or on the back of the trailer? I know I’m a year late but this is the best video!!

Seeing as how I found this video 1 year later, I'm wondering how the mini split has held up to the road vibrations.

Firman is junk dont buy

I have the same model generator. We normally only use propane. Last summer I tested the night before but battery inside generator was dead. Charged battery for two hours using Firmans included charger. This past winter (we are in Boise Idaho) I kept charger going until May, off and on. Disconnected and tried it a few days later, and started great on propane. About ten days later, we took it on boondock camping trip. Would not start. Drove it out to phone coverage area, talked with Firman. and tried several things.Verify procedure, replace spark plug. Finally bought gallon of gas and went back to campsite. Started right up on gas with pull cord. Ran through that. When it shut off, I chose to try propane again.worked fine. At home firman sent a new battery. Swapped batteries. Old battery read 12.9 volts, new only 12. With new battery, worked great on propane. Old battery had significant crack. ouch. Our generator was a week or so before end of 3 year warranty. They sent battery quickly, free under warranty. They also sent new charger just to be sure, again free. Bought unit at Costco and Costco contacted Firman to confirm purchase date and to help get it fixed up From now on we'll take 1-2 gallons of gas on such trips. I still prefer using propane, but gas as backup is very valuable, since pull starts are fine with gas but not .

Too noisy 😢😢

It’s not about your German Shepherd. You made the video to show us how to install the cam in the time comes with the cam

Thank you!

I thought I got a great deal at $319 on memorial day 😮

I have the same unit with the same starting issue. 99% sure it’s a bad ignition coil. Have a new one coming this week and will update!

I put in a mini split in our Keystone Mini 17-1/2 foot trailer. We put in a 12,000 BTU mini split. Works great. It will maintain the trailer colder than you want even when it’s 100 degrees outside. I installed a small fan to help distribute the cool air.

I feel him

lol dont feel guilty bro same happen to me with a router wasnt working they gave me my money back they never sent me the return lable so i kept it and fixed it lol oh and by the way most of us have the wen xi4000wat wich is duel fuel and we always used the pro pane! never gas less problems with storing smell an gumed up carbs.

Thanks for the comparison. For all night operation with a smaller unit I would find something with auto switchover between fuels. Start with propane and if that runs out, gasoline is ready to take over. You could also parallel two propane tanks. iapower has several models with these features

It can do 6,5hours running my portable ac 8000btu I have 340hours on it so far.

mine doesn't turn on the panel

Not sure how you are using the plugged in chime from the V1. I see no option to do that.

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Hello. Stopping by to support you. Wishing you all the best. I really appreciate this video and the process of elimination you used.

😄👍Good Stuff, Great Tips

do you run the unit going down the road

You can use a cover made out vynil used for tents. That's what I used to protect my condenser against rain, dust, sun radiation, etc. at a beach house. Use a rubber sling to hold it in place while traveling. A/C has been operational for over ten years. I painted the condenser's metal housing with marine barnish for corrosion protection.

you need a different buddy if he was stupid enough to do it twice....

I have the wh03342 And as long as the generator is running is charging the battery so I'm not sure why yours doesn't.