Don't Buy a Backup Generator Until You Watch This!

[@BBQMike7108]

Great video!!! I bought a 10k duromax gas only, 5 yrs ago and installed an hour meter on the spark plug wire. I too have it wired to my breaker box, it's been a great investment. I have only used the 220v 30amp to power my 1350sqft house, 2.5 ton air conditioner, 2 deep freezers, 2 refrigerators, tv, dish box, internet modem and routers, led lights, and phone chargers. It is a beast!!! When the derecho storm hit the Midwest it did an excellent job. I ran it for 11hrs on a single tank of fuel. After my power came on my buddy borrowed it and ran it for 93hrs, he did have to add oil after 50hrs of use. I paid $800.00 for the unit from home depot 5yrs ago. Again great video lots of good information!!!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! That’s great to hear. Glad to know they hold up so well.

[@primeideasconsulting]

What about the 20 hour oil change interval. That has me concerned...

[@BBQMike7108]

@@primeideasconsulting I did not change the oil after 20 hours, It was probably closer to 40 or 50. And my buddy checked it every time he filled it With gas. Every 20 hours of use is not really a realistic number for me and my warranty has been expired for five years now. The next oil change I do, I will be switching over to 5W30 synthetic oil.

[@primeideasconsulting]

@@BBQMike7108 Thanks for the answer. I am building a gen shed and once it's complete, I will run it for 24H, change oil and then run it for another 24H and then send the oil to Blackstone. I need to have 100% faith it won't break down since outages can last a week or more after a storm around here. I had my HF Predator 3500 running for 5 days rock solid for Zeta. Only used 12 gallons of gas also but of course that was in 50 degree weather so no need for the A/C. The Duromax will be hooked up to my installed NG line quick connect so besides checking the oil aging properties, I need to see if my "standard" gas meter can handle a gen & hot water heater & stove/oven, or what combination thereof. A high flow meter is free but $200 for the permit & $50 for my plumber to file it. We will see but have to be ready for next storm season.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

@@primeideasconsulting Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@jashubisrael4624]

I really love the fact that you built a place to your home for your parents, that's a real plus for me . I grew up with my grandparents in the house with us and thats one of my greatest memories.

[@roddyg3692]

@ Jashub Israel I too love that they honor and venerate their parents in obedience to God's commands: Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you." Ephesians 6:2-3 “Honor your father and mother" which is the first commandment with a promise, so that it may go well with you, and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

[@stephenwgreen78]

Great video. My brother is a lineman and he said he's killed a few backup generators because they ground both sides of the down line for protection when they start repairs. He laughed and said they had it coming for making a down line live because it could have killed someone.

[@whobdis77]

Amazon Prime has this at less than $1000 right now...just ordered one. I had Duromax as one of my choices but was going with the 12K. Can't beat this price and thanks for the video. Well done

[@lanepinkston4749]

I bought one too.

[@bryangoodmon3650]

I also chose one for that great Amazon price. I just used it on my first boondock and it worked great. Love the fact also that it goes anywhere and can be used for the home, with fuel options to boot!

[@dontblameme6328]

Get ready to spend 10x what you saved to replace all your appliances and central air.

[@handtogocam]

@@dontblameme6328why’s that?… I was thinking, how fairly simple all this sounds.

[@ptc726c2]

Very well done video. This will help a lot of folks I think. BTW- On the subject of permanently installed, automatic standby generators: After lengthy research including BBB complaints and class action suits against one of the standby mfrs, I stayed with my portable whole house unit. Many people have sunk tens of thousands of dollars into 25k standbys, only to have them fail repeatedly. I've had the same portable generator since hurricane Fran in 1996. Still works very well. Matter of fact, I've got it ready right now in case of ice causing a power loss.

[@robertthibodeaux4435]

What brand and size is your generator?

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks so much! Thanks for the info as well.

[@gerryjimenez28]

Ptc76c what brand and size did you get?

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

@@gerryjimenez28 Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@Honestandtruth007]

@@HAXMAN On Duromax Generator,..... During and after the used to run power for the House. Any issue With A/C components or Heating components ❓❓

[@shopart1488]

I run my entire 1980 sq. ft. House on a 4300 watt portable generator. We are all gas appliances so most of our usage is lights and furnace ignition and blower. Works great we needed it just a few week ago.

[@Nerves848676]

What @floyd reed said is 100% true. The family and lawyers of a lineman will go after everything you own. Is a quick an very easy install. As a lineman let explain a little what happens . Lets say someone forget to turn that main breaker off or interlock or even transfer switch. So everything in your house run out of 120v /240v. When you put that Voltage back to the lines is call backfeed. you put 120/240v thru a low side of a transfomer which it comes in thru the low side but come out thru the high side which now is 7620v (lineside). And if the lineman is working those lines hes chances of survival are low. Yes there are alot of step that i take or alot of us take. We wear gloves and take other precautions but safe towards you and lineman. Nice video.

[@digitalartsagent1338]

Thanks for the video! I have the 12k version. not sure if anyone else mentioned this, but it’s probably safer for you to get a natural gas conversation kit. Although it did run without the kit, there is a difference in pressure between propane and natural. And the generator is designed for propane pressure (different orifice). Just wanted to mention that just in case.

[@JonBecker81]

He said in another comment that this line was connected to a buried propane tank under the house. I was wondering about that too. Having to refill propane tanks if you don’t have a bulk tank would be even harder than just getting gasoline for it. I guess you could swap them out like you do with the grill tanks but that would get expensive. I’d rather have one that can just run off the natural gas line coming off the house. I wonder how much that would cost per hour of run time?

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators Hope this helps. Remember safety first

[@jstcs61]

@@JonBecker81 i would like to know too

[@rogerdodger8415]

I called Lowes to get an estimate on a Generac 18kw installation.. They go for around five thousand, but to have it installed was another 4400. The technician told me I had a dream install. Gas and electric close to eachother, Gravel bed already there. FOUR THOUSAND FOR A DAYS WORK, running six feet of gas pipe, and five feet of wire. I dropped that idea FAST!

[@HAXMAN]

Yeah that’s what I found out as well. The installation cost is ridiculous.

[@rogerdodger8415]

@@HAXMAN Yeah, four grand a day for threading pipe and connecting wires! I better forget my plans on becoming a brain surgeon, and go into generator installation. That's where the real money is.

[@jshepard152]

@@rogerdodger8415 Lowes is that way for most of their installs. They were gonna charge me $2000 to pull up a sheet of old vinyl flooring. Did it myself in under two hours.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

@@rogerdodger8415 ⚠️Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@TedBishop1]

Bless you for taking care of your parents. You are a good son !

[@nichobrooks]

Texan here, doing my research of generators. Thank you for this video 😁

[@dangaynhsblitzkrieg4799]

how's the barbeque?

[@nichobrooks]

@@dangaynhsblitzkrieg4799having one this weekend 👍🏻

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@4maryjowells]

Just purchased this generator and had the electricians install the extra hardware to hardwire into the main power supply. I'm as ready as I possibly can be for the next SHTF moment, and honestly, that's the reason for all the extra expenses over the past two years, especially since our gooberment and others can control the weather, along with all the geopolitical crap that is used against WE THE PEOPLE. Lord, do I miss President TRUMP!! #FJB and all GLOBALISTS trying to ruin and kill us!! Step on the neck of the serpent, Lord Jesus 🙏, and DESTROY ALL ENEMIES in the spiritual and physical realms, in JESUS NAME, AMEN!! WAKE UP, HUMANITY! ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING LIED TO AND BEING USED LIKE SLAVES, YET? WHERE'S DR DEATH FRAUDCI?? TO GITMO WITH HIM!!

[@jamesspash5561]

I work for a power company. The hilarious thing we have noticed is, during a power outage/storm situation we can always tell who has a generator. For some unknown reason, these folks will have every single light they own turned on. Inside and outside. I mean everything!! lights they would not have on normally. We figure the bogie man must come around when the power goes out. LOL I don't know.

[@truthbetold1855]

Wait, during an outage you can tell who has a generator by their lights being on? What's the passing score to be a lineman again? 😆

[@slickwilly6868]

Get off your asses and fix people's shit then it wouldn't bug you so much

[@zanemcdowell4464]

Because they want everyone to know they're the only ones with power.

[@KspaceDoc]

We see it often here in “hurricane alley.”

[@jafo4u508]

My neighbors after Hurricane Andrew in Miami in 92 did exactly this. All of their lights on, and the next day he and his wife were going on about being prepared because they purchased a turn key Honda 7000i before the storm. Their backyard faced a major street, during the night someone turned on a cheap lawnmower and placed it next to their generator and wheeled it into their truck. The husband says the next day he came to check the cable connections to the generator and found the lawnmower. OP-SEC is crucial in a grid down situation.

[@gregspivey1355]

Bought this one a year ago and finally did the complete electrical upgrade I wanted to do (panel, meter base etc) So then I added a 50 amp breaker with interlock for generator, added emporia web monitor to see loads and genset output, I used the 50 amp weather proof rv type connector, 2 30lb cylinders of propane with auto switchover device(dont wanna switch tanks at night and propane has less run time)... added a generator tent from amazon,,, found breaker on generator breaker was light and tripping for really no reason,,,, other generator reviews on amazon note breaker is fast trip at 39 amps so replacing with blue seas 40 amp... holds for 1 about 1 sec at 125% of 40 amps (about 12000 watts) and see how it does.... Just used it and found the trip issue during hurricane idalia,,, they shut our neighborhood down for 6 hours for safety from flooding.... Happy to have it,,,, turned off hot water heater and hot tub,lol.... ran house 4 ton ac, 2 fridges, deep freezer, 500 watt base load,,,, misc 120s,,, have second ac one 2nd floor 2.5 ton but even keeping it off it tripped here and there.... another reviewer on amazon took the breaker to 50 amp but I think the blue seas breaker will hold it fine...

[@ckdd8891]

I actually got this over a stationary generator. More versatile and less costly. Great quality. **Edit: Well, I dont think I would have purchased a stationary generator after looking up all the associated costs anyway. So, this really was my only choice. 🙂 It works well for us.

[@danasekundiak2604]

I use a duromax with a Generlink. So glad i have it! Great Products!!!

[@blackdesert1998]

Who did you get to install yiur generlink? Pro electrician or electrical company?

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@BiffBifford]

You can remove that pull start and use a battery-powered drill with the correct socket to start that thing without breaking your back. It can save some severe aggravation if it's hot outside or cold and wet and windy.

[@desz2834]

👀👀👀 more details please??

[@jacklandismcgowan1413]

Make Mom and Dad feed us😂😂😂👍 Thanks for the Information 👍👍

[@HAXMAN]

😁 Thanks for watching!

[@bigstud98]

@@HAXMAN Mom and Dad feed u how many years? So surely u can feed them once in a while. lol!

[@GregLopez75]

I just purchased this exact generator. Thanks for sharing this.

[@droneview8351]

Planning to buy this generator in the next few months, before hurricane season arrives in Florida. Dodged a bullet when Irma hit in 2017, lost power for just 20 hours, had bought a small generator a few days before, did not need to use it. Dodged another bullet in 2019 when Dorian changed directions and stayed 100 miles off the coast. Investing the 'stimulus' checks in hurricane prep...

[@HAXMAN]

Yeah. I’m in coastal Georgia. We’ve been lucky with misses but the evacuations are a major pain. Last time we came home before the hurricane passed.

[@droneview8351]

@@HAXMAN I am an ex-New Yorker who never thought much about hurricane prep before moving down 4.5 months before Irma. Even ignored the mandatory evacuation order. Spoke to someone up north who said their family was evacuating and all the rest areas along 95 became campsites. Seems too much can go wrong in an evacuation, I will probably stay put...

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

@@droneview8351 ⚠️Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@genemcloud4114]

I agree with the comments about an interlock kit. Hope you have installed one by now. Also the only downside to your purchase is it’s not an inverter generator. You have some nice appliances for your folks and most now use sophisticated electronics. You need clean power.

[@majie1018]

Never mind the opening act, thought it was impressive, but whats more impressive is that you added accommodation for you parents. That’s not seen everyday. 👍

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! What can I say? They brought me into this world. 😄

[@tjalessi]

Nice video. I would definitely look into a lock-out for your panel. They are easy to install and makes things 100% legal.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@ebaystars]

@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast I think he should run it in doors, in his bedroom then he wont be a safety risk to linesman any more

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

@@ebaystars lol 😂. He can still get carbon monoxide poisoning if he use the generator indoors.

[@ebaystars]

@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast DUH, AYSOS??That's the whole point then the tosser and his crap advice wont be a danger to anyone any more

[@tdz69]

Lol. Just got this delivered today. It’s in the garage while I take a break from other things before I unbox it. Watching this video and….power goes out. Having some rain storms here today. Anyhow….QUESTION….how are the tires on this thing? Read some posts online where some day to replace them as they get flat. I’ll see why I’m dealing with when I open it up. And…..power just went back on. Lol

[@tdz69]

Lol. Just got this delivered today. It’s in the garage while I take a break from other things before I unbox it. Watching this video and….power goes out. Having some rain storms here today. Anyhow….QUESTION….how are the tires on this thing? Read some posts online where some day to replace them as they get flat. I’ll see why I’m dealing with when I open it up. Needless to say, power just went back on.

[@mhollinshead1]

I just bought the DUROMAX 1300HX MODEL. Although I am using a GENERLINK product that hooks up to the electric meter. Plus when the generator is running, the GENERLINK will NOT allow power from the grid in. So there is no way electric can backfill into the grid. The GENERLINK is a bit pricey. My local utility company will install it for free once I receive it. So for me I choose the simplest option for hook up to the house I found.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@niceguy1183]

You can buy a electronic switch to turn it on automatically. But then you have to buy an auto switchover to disconnect it from the grid. It is nice when it does it all automatically. The question, is it worth the extra money to you? 🤔

[@franksilveira7388]

You need a interlock switch , first you should plug the male plug to the generator then to the house .if the generator breaker happend to be on by human error someone could get electrocute by touching the male end .I am not an expert on this ,but please get the interlock

[@BOB12349307]

i agree $100.00 bucks and takes minutes to install

[@Broncort1]

I made a “dog bone” with 2 female plugs so no exposed prongs.

[@freed6343]

Not having a main breaker interlock device installed is illegal in Florida, and your generator backup system will fail inspection. I would imagine if a lineman were injured or killed while running an illegal system, you are liable and could be sued.

[@Broncort1]

@@freed6343 I agree. Having worked with lineman doing storm work, they all assume that someone has a generator running somewhere and they take the appropriate actions in terms of being safe.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@trademarkroofing8398]

I think those come without the battery hooked up. I watched both of your videos and you're pull starting it. Have you hooked up the battery yet?

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Great way to look after your folks and your situation is very relatable. I know you said that you're not an electrician and that you had an electrician come out to set this up for you BUT that panel as it sits is illegal and very dangerous. You cannot have that setup without a "Interlock", which will make sure that you cannot turn on your house main breaker and the breaker for your generator at the same time. Also, the box you are plugging the generator into is not a transfer switch, it is just an inlet box. I don't like to comment like this on other peoples' videos but if anything ever goes wrong you might not even be able to utilize your homeowners insurance because of the improper setup you have with this generator situation. You may want to use a different electrical outfit next time because the one you used should have told you all of this and should not have done the work without installing an interlock or an actual transfer switch. Please look into this, it is very serious and can be very dangerous. I don't like to post these type of comments but you seem like a nice guy and you're trying to do the right thing but you have been given incorrect information.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast Thanks for posting. 👍

[@TheShowtime85]

This guys trying to kill people! 🤦‍♂️

[@terencescott3957]

Well i'm not a rich guy by far but I took a very expensive route. :):) I went out and bought this identical generator and had it for a few months before my first outage. During that outage it was 1am and so dangerous outside (lightening, very high winds, rain, etc) I couldn't go outside to do anything. So I laid there and suffered in the heat until morning. Still didn't hook the generator up because I had to go to work and the power was back on by the time I made it home. FAST FORWARD 8 months or so later I decided to go the home generator route. (24KW) Yes, it hit me for a pretty penny but i'm glad I spent the money since I do live on the coast smack in the middle of hurricane alley. So now my big fancy dancy 13000 watt gen has been sitting in storage for almost 2 years. Never had any oil or gas run through it. I'm going to put forth a good effort to oil, gas, and crank it tomorrow.

[@HAXMAN]

I’ve run into the same issue. I don’t want to go out in the storm. 😂 I’ve been thinking about doing the same thing.

[@jungblud59]

Very informative vid! Plus I like the light hearted humor.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@dwightsmith5174]

Suggestion - for a temporary situation or a permanent solution, get a Generlink meter base adaptor. Would recommend the 40-amp unit. Safe, very easy to use, super easy (5 min.) for the electric company to install. I have no ties to the company. I bought one and it's a great solution. Using it with my Generac standby genset. Simply plug in the cord when needed, unplug when done. My electric is supplied by my city utilities. Emailed the utility director the specs, brochures and website link. Requested the utility department approval as I assumed they we not aware of this unit - they were not. A week later I received his approval letter! For best pricing, order directly from Generlink by calling them. For my 40-amp unit, they had a build lead time of 4 weeks.

[@TedBishop1]

You are relying on remembering to shut the main to run generator ? I cant believe an electrician installed that equipment. I dont think it's legal. You need an actual transfer switch or a lockout so you cannot turn the gen breaker on unless you turn the main off.

[@TheDude1764]

Gotta have that lockout to be legal. 👍

[@davidduncan3659]

I agree

[@RamTruckSteeringFix]

BARE minimum, put tape over the breaker in OFF & PUT LOCK on the cover so only YOU can restore Line connection once your Gen is offline. BETTER would be a Manual 6 or 8 circuit GenTran Switch with line meters so you can select circuits & monitor load on each half of Generator.

[@Den-nu6pv]

Wow this is total bullshit

[@terrysmith4465]

Ok Karen

[@charlesc5983]

So why don’t you have the lockout tab . That’s deadly to a lineman

[@kazmermeszaros6796]

Thank you for the no nonsense explanation. Great video!!

[@Broncort1]

Mine does the AC, well pump, pool filter, just about anything in the house as long as you don’t go nuts with amperage draw. I have the 10,000 gas version though.

[@ttolmbrftttwtbopat]

Good to know.

[@maxwellcrazycat9204]

I bought a Westinghouse WGen9500DF. I wanted the flexibility of gasoline or propane plus the remote start feature was a big incentive for me. From Menard's.

[@scowell]

I'm pretty sure you don't have a transfer switch... what you have is a manual system with no lockout. If you had a proper transfer switch there would be no way to send voltage back down the line.

[@march3769]

I have the same set-up but I do have an interlock switch. I can run off of gasoline or propane. Yes, it's a cheap ass generator. But so far, so good. I'm considering hooking up to natural gas. Thanks for posting!

[@hobbz4921]

I guess it won't run on natural gas, only propane. someone went into detail in a later post if you're interested.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@michaelh7770]

@@hobbz4921 the Duromax XP13000HXT is tri-fuel and set to run on natural gas out of the box.

[@farmall1farmall132]

Nice video ordered 1 tonight

[@HAXMAN]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@farmall1farmall132]

@@HAXMAN I ordered the gas only 13,000 unit

[@HAXMAN]

@@farmall1farmall132 I think it's a great deal.

[@op8995]

Going to order one when I get my tax return before Texas summer arrives.

[@farmall1farmall132]

@@op8995 nice my friend is in Texas with no power for days.

[@Kettenhund75]

Now imagine you're attempting to hook up the angry pixie hose in the dark. In the rain. And the zombies are getting closer.

[@TatendaMavengano]

To remove light flicker shoot the video using manual settings and play around with the shutter speeds to match the frequency of the lights.

[@justinapodaca9732]

Bought one during tax free weekend and just got my switch installed today

[@HAXMAN]

Awesome!

[@madbroindustries]

How much did it cost to get the switch installed?

[@edgarperez7621]

Russell Crowe's generator review. Dude, you could be his stunt double easily.👌

[@JonBecker81]

Looks like a mix between Russel Crowe and Chris Pratt.

[@robertjohnmaclean]

HAX MAN ! MAX AMUSt !

[@yepforsure5338]

Have one just like that . We had a power outage for 5 days here in Michigan. Just ran gas through it seems like gas was around 2.80 a gallon then. Anyways it runs about a gallon a hour so pretty expensive to run for 5 days straight.

[@tonicamaro8683]

how come in the states your fuse boxes are outside ...not up here in Canada their in the basement here...

[@rexrodecolt]

Hmmm pretty smart, Great video!

[@billlaporte8255]

Is the 240 feed true dual phase (2 different 120 phase legs)? I'm assuming so since the AC unit is working properly.

[@panjrobarobaipanj7259]

Great video nice and informative ✅👍✅

[@dong4617]

I want to get an 9k inverter as they're quiet. I have a 3k inverter but it only has 110v. We get hurricanes here a in the panhandle too.

[@salvadorarevalo7354]

I have the 12k generator the conector need to be the 50 amp? And the power cord too?

[@ScottJ5860]

I have a 20 year old 7k generac. Had some rough storms pass through the area Wednesday and lost power for two days. The Generac XL powered my 2300 Sq Ft home for 48 hrs straight minus the AC. Looking for an affordable 15K so that I have AC the next time I loose power

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@brentjohnson6654]

New subscriber here. I am interested in these generators. I plan on making putting in solar here in our Texas country home as well. But in the times that I need to rely on a generator I want one that can handle some light 240VAC loads. Thanks again for the video.

[@kgmiddlefingerup49]

Making mom and dad feed us sounds like a good plan😂😂😂

[@dustin802]

I have this and have no issues. No need to run everything at once. Literally will power what you need and can't beat that for overall cost of 1500.00 if you install everything yourself. You could buy generac system but you will easily spend 15,000 for entire setup.

[@randomschittz9461]

You must live in Florida.. it’s hard to get anybody to do anything around here unless you can find a local. Jersey doesn’t send their best.

[@kaldeem]

Thanks for your videos! I've watched both of them now. I recently purchased this generator and I've been wondering about the oil. I've read some comments about running it for a couple hours and then changing the oil and oil filter and doing that a few times before actually using the generator? What is your experience with the oil/oil filter situation? I'm running the gen off propane.

[@donalddicorcia2433]

I did the break-in/ oil change procedure in my new Champion gen. There was a LOT of visible metal particles in the oil. Put in the oil, ran for 30 min. Changed the oil, ran for 2 hrs. Changed the oil and called it good. I’ve run the generator for 24 hours during an outage after Hurricane Ian came through N.C. I’ll change the oil again at 50 hrs then follow the manufacturer’s maintainance schedule. Very glad I did it, cheap insurance.

[@88corinutza]

we have the xp12000 its a beast

[@robertlivingston1634]

Unless I missed something that didn't look like a transfer switch, you should not have to shut off the main if you have a transfer switch. Looks more to me like you have a panel designed for an interlock but your generator breaker is in the wrong location to install an interlock.

[@timm439]

Exactly - he's saying it's a transfer switch and all it is, is a plug directly into the panel, so you have to know to shut off the main breaker before turning on the generator so you don't fry a lineman working on downed power lines. :(

[@HauntedHideouts]

@@timm439 my current home and previous home here in central Florida were all installed the exact same way. I didn’t have them installed but were already installed previous to me living there. Neither had the metal bar installed to prevent back feed so you have to be extra careful and shut off the main yourself.

[@CapnBubbaa]

Do you have a Soft start on AC unit

[@MP-zv6fm]

LED flicker is from your cameras frequency.. Hz. You could change it and see if its better.

[@dancantwell6060]

Very nice video but be careful you don’t have a mechanical interlock to keep the gen breaker from being turned on when your main is on. I like your videos keep up the funny stuff with your messages. Thanks

[@bigdougdog]

Why did you pull start it. I thought this had a push button start. Does that not work well?

[@HolyDiver79]

i had a hard start assist installed on my ac it makes the startup not need so amps to start runnin

[@flycastfish]

Nice but where can you get replacement parts or have one serviced?

[@1ronhall]

It appears Duromax makes a nice generator

[@tmbruno2539]

I have the same one but 12k gasoline, thing’s a beast.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@stepside2839]

Get rid of that stupid rollover check valve at the top of the gasoline tank. As fuel gets low, the metal gasoline tank increases in temperature. Thus, when the generator is shut down to refuel or just shut off or runs out of gasoline, gasoline begins to boil at approximately 125*F. The temperature will rise extremely quick. This will cause vapor pressure in the tank and the rollover check valve will be forced up and close off the tanks ability to vent the vapor pressure to the hose leading to the carburetor. When one tries to open the gas cap, high pressure gasoline vapor with gasoline will start blowing out. Very Dangerous and it was a stupid idea for the mfg to install this. Probably a Gooberment Requirement

[@306-fromthestix]

I live in Canada on a rural acreage and I had the power company install a smart switch on my power poll so I can run my generator during power outages and we get them often

[@jackhakim2992]

Why did you switch from 30amp to 50amp panel? I think I have a 30 amp panel.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Very cool Adam. So that's an unregulated high-pressure LP line coming out of the house? I'd love to have a propane whole house generator that would run off the main house tanks. Luckily, We only need to use it a couple times each year, but we have had a few 3+ day outages. I get tired of gassing it up before bed. First world problems :)

[@HAXMAN]

Fortunately for me the previous owner planned for a whole house backup generator. I just cheaped out. 😄

[@45Mang]

How’s it been acting with the ac unit? I’ve got the same one, but we’re skeptical about the wattage drop after ac and lighting:/

[@YukonHawk1]

Great video. Love that you left the flubs in.Made me laugh. 🤣🤣👍👍

[@sherriberkley188]

Great Opening

[@pd417]

What you have is a generator interlock not a transfer switch. Two completely different devices. Otherwise a great video.

[@stevenshelley9345]

@pd417 Reliance make great transfer switches safer than interlocks.

[@dwaynedobine3970]

@@stevenshelley9345 try

[@smittyone66]

I ordered the 12000 watt unit I’m trying to figure out when the power comes back on how will I be able to tell if I have everything running off the generator?

[@philipdamask2279]

Have a neighbor call you.

[@virgiljohnson4260]

if you hooked this up to a standard portable grill type propane tank how long could you run the generator?

[@user-bj4lp3fr1o]

My 9000 watt generator runs less than 4 hours on a 20 lb grill tank in cold weather.

[@nofantasyman]

l like the garage thing

[@stevest.martin3940]

To run on Natural Gas didn’t you have to get a carburetor for the generator designed for natural gas?

[@karvtek]

How’s your generator running now? I bought mine in January. Ran for about 6 minutes to test. All was fine. Went out last week to give it some break in time. Now it runs rough then shuts down after a couple of minutes on gas and propane. Also, on propane it was back firing and blowing black smoke. Ughhh.

[@NoblesTx]

So do you need to use the hose with the regulator or is their a regulator built in to the generator?

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@rpmautoreviews9249]

hmmm. why is all that outside where others can get to it ? I'm use to these being in house or in garage. I guess that's normal down south in warmer climate places. we're looking to get something around 10kw. considering adding a pony panel way of connecting only some parts of the house for short term emergency, or just running ext. cords into the house thru a window under door.. again, most likely for a few days to a week in a power outage. transfer way does seem to be the best way though. price to get transfer switch connected ?

[@anthonysholars4782]

AGM Battery with inverter or powerstation or Generator dual fuel or propane generator, what would you recommend for a truck In the woods?

[@marycatherinebello]

What about powering your well pump?

[@HAXMAN]

Yes. This powers ours

[@patrickpk6299]

I have this genny. run it off NG feed to the house. just need to buy a NG regulator. then run the NG regulator to the propane tube that connects to the propane regulator (bypass the propane regulator). It runs good, not sure how much power you lose with NG, but even if its only 10k, thats enough for me.

[@patrickpk6299]

got it for $600 too, before the pandemic tho. I think prices will come way down next year

[@11bravoNRD]

9975 running watts 12,350 starting watts on propane

[@hahnsmantra7276]

You can put an auto start on these actuated by a voltage drop

[@alphawolf6372]

Your generator connection is illegal bud ,you need to put a interlock kit on your panel.

[@Ojb_1959]

Any tips for converting it to natural gas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@Kupacolypse]

They sell tri-fuel generators that can run NG, propane, and gas.

[@Ojb_1959]

@@Kupacolypse Yes, I bought the Champion a couple months ago and intend on running it strictly on NG. I was curious on the cost to convert one of these since their cost quite a bit less than a tri-fuel.

[@messingwithtexas]

Unless I misunderstood something… did you connect this generator to your natural gas outlet? If so, how, and with what line etc.?

[@HAXMAN]

It was a propane line

[@rico-outdoors970]

Great video my friend >

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@mikeymaloy5386]

Great vid. Next time, could you do this demo with12 inches of snow on the ground, to get maybe a real-world idea of how this works.

[@claystone7729]

I did not know you could go right from the Propane to Natural Gas? I would rather have the same hose you do and go right from the Propane inlet to Natural Gas do you have a name or number to get that Regulator and snokel? I looked at the Duromax website i did not see where you could order If you have a LINK that would be cool. I have the XP10000 EH runs at about 8,000 running watts on Gasoline. It is Dual fuel that I would like to run on Natural Gas. Thank you for the video.

[@louisfamilylove]

So there's no need for a regulator change between propane and natural gas? I have a westinghouse dual fuel.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@primeideasconsulting]

@HAXMAN How do you get around the 20 hour oil change intervals? Duromax touts this as a "whole home gen" yet you have to do an oil change more than once every 24 hours. I will run my house for 24H with syn oil and then send a sample to Blackstone for analysis. I think the biggest problem is viscosity breakdown which hopefully synthetic oil should fix that... If not I will have to get rid of it since I won't be able to do so many oil changes during a hurricane related power outage which could be a few days to a few weeks.

[@crispychicken2743]

That's a fancy Honda not recommended unless you want only one time use . You better start it every 20 days or it will never start when the lights goes out

[@bcroft68bc]

So is that natural gas from a city line that you’re running the generator on?

[@leehuff5045]

How much did materials and install cost?

[@fjcook]

Are you running it on propane or natural gas?

[@HAXMAN]

Propane

[@daniellavoie9662]

Thanks for the video! When the electrician came back to upgrade the plug from a 30amp to 50amp, did he have to upgrade the gauge of the wire inside the house (plug to house panel)?

[@Broncort1]

He should have but that’s no guarantee that happened…lol

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Don’t forget to follow the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a very important announcement to everyone. This is very important to see this information just for a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. ⚠️Here are the safety rules: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps. Remember, safety first!

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

@@Broncort1 I thought the same. I just had a 50a installed and he used 6 gauge if I'm not mistaken. pretty stout wire.

[@Broncort1]

@@PNW_Sportbike_Life that’s the correct wire size.

[@phillipternullo4934]

Good Video . Thanks for the suggestion.

[@billmitchell3329]

Good video, why did you not use the electric start on the generator? I have the same one but I keep a trickle charger on it to keep the battery working.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! The battery was dead when I connected it and I had not let it run long enough to charge it yet.

[@benodell9675]

Nice job