DuroMax XP12000EH start up test. Will it start my 3 ton AC...and power rest of house???

[@lh1678]

I don't know what Gabriel with Tru-Line Electric is making but he deserves a raise.

[@theMister07]

Nerves of Steel or the Patience of Job 🤦‍♂️

[@beckmichael9659]

Yes, I agree, Gabriel is the is the epitome of blue-collar America. A hero in my book.

[@beckmichael9659]

Poor guy business is about to get a lot more difficult. With the new tariffs coming, he going to have to explain to his costumers why the job takes 4 times as long and costs 4 times as much because of the availability and cost of parts.

[@jjm5757]

This electrician needs a raise dealing with all your questions lol

[@jamesmcd71]

People like this is why I have such a massive respect for people that provide a service. I don't have the bandwidth to deal with people with no common sense. I am a little concerned that he didn't know that Generator is more than big enough to supply that entire house with no problem. And if it did load the Generator a soft start kit would handle that much cheaper than a windows unit.

[@markprendergast1544]

Homeowner seems to know everything. At least he thinks so

[@philipmorris6782]

Word of advice from an AC tech. Try turning your thermostat to OFF and turn on the indoor fan to FAN ON first. Let the generator get used to that load from the indoor fan, then turn the thermostat to COOL. Fan motors and compressors take a lot of amperage to start. You have a fan inside, fan outside, and compressor outside. Allowing the indoor fan to pull its extra amperage on start up and then turn on the outdoor fan and compressor will spread out that initial high amperage draw. - great video though! Considering getting the same generator for my house. How do you like it so far?

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Thanks, that is great advice, makes a lot of sense. I will make a note of it in my startup steps!

[@billw1044]

That sounds great but then what do you do once the AC is running and now relying on the thermostat for its normal on/off operation? Unless you plan to pull a chair up next to your thermostat and manually control it 24/7, what's the point. Are you suggesting leaving the air handler fan running all the time? If you are going to all this trouble and expense, why not just get a generator that can handle the load.

[@philipmorris6782]

Bill W the answer to your question is partially within my initial comment. Set the fan to FAN ON. Leave the indoor fan running constantly. The thermostat will cycle the compressor and outdoor fan on/off as needed. Every bit of amperage draw that can be avoided is worth it so leaving the fan on instead of start/stopping will make a big difference. Your second question, why not get a generator that can handle it. Answer, the cost difference between this generator in the video and the next step up (a stand by large kw auto transfer switch system) is MASSIVE. For instance a friend of mine owns his own small electrical company. He works with a generac rep and installs stand by 22kw generacs with auto transfer switches and auto run schedules for weekly exercise. That set up I just described costs around $10,000 and drinks about 2 gallons of gas per hr unless you use propane or natural gas. Versus the set up shown in this video can be done for $2,000-3,000 but you have to do small adjustments to make the amp draw on the generator manageable.

[@HeyJudeTampa]

@@billw1044 Yep you got it. For me going to keep the thermostat low enough so the AC will not stop. In FL hot weather that is AC usually runs non stop through summer. Another thing to note. This is the Biggest generator portable generator I can find that runs on propane. The next size up would a Generac, twice the cost and only runs on gasoline. Gasoline can become hard to get when a hurricane is coming.

[@wogfun]

@@HeyJudeTampa Actually there is one a little bit larger, the DuroMax 13000

[@guyfroml]

First, thanks for the very informative video. Okay, I purcahsed the Duromax XP13000EH, which I run/will run on propane during a power outage. I hired an electrician to install a transfer switch. Like you, I have a 3 ton central unit for a home just shy of 1,300 s.f. of interior living area. Once everything was installed, we did a test. I had already turned off the central A/C system. We started the generator and it was running at full proper capacity. I first turn on the fan. It was easy to hear the generator feel that added load. After a minute of running the fan I then started the AC compressor. You could immediately hear the generator stressing. The air current coming out of the vents was no more than half the normal blow. You could easily tell both the generator and central AC system were straining to run. My electrician said it was not good for the generator nor the AC system to run like this. Plus, he explained I would be burning a tremendous amount of propane. He estimated a gallon per hour. Here's what he suggested and I took him up on it. I already had a 5,000 BTU window unit that still worked great from a few years back when my central AC system died. I acquired another one off Craigs List that worked perfectly PLUS purchased a 12,000 BTU windwo unit to be used in the main living room. This would keep cool most of the house, especially in the areas we frequent. I can keep them stored in my workshop which is climate controlled. I ran a test running with all three units running and it presented no load issues for the generator. The generator ran strong. Even though I had to put out a few more dollars to acquire the additional AC window units and a few 100 lb propane tanks (since I don't have natural gas where I live, buying this particular generator was the way to go. My total investment for everything, including hiring the electrician and a small shed I purchased to house everything next to the house, was less than $5K. Going with a Generac whole house with a huge propane tank installed (250-300 gallon) would have run me no less than $14K for everything. Also, my electrician estimates with the window units and running only what I need I should cut the propane use down to about 14-16 gallon a day compared to trying to run the central AC system and burning 24 gallons per day.

[@joe9677]

Ive got the same set up in west coast of florida i ran a test on my xp12000eh and it too powered my 2 story house with 3ton ac upstairs and 2.5ton ac downstairs i powered them on first to reduce initial load then switched all breakers on excluding stove but it powered house no issues i do have LED lighting thru out house and security system , cable boxes and internet are all on their own battery backups i also installed kickstarters to both my ac units and they help even with everyday usage ,,, may also want to mention even with LPG choke needs to be half on for generator startup then opened all the way but i have the same generator and 50a inlet and surge protector but i picked up a 100lb LPG tank and have it ready on standby waiting for hurricane season 2020 and i'm very pleased with it so far ,, was researching for months on which generator to get and dual fuel was a priority for me and narrowed it to this or the champion then this was a 2 day sale at home depot got it for $799 hasnt dropped anywhere close since then ... thanks for the video

[@DoubleA-ARon]

The Duramax manual recommends against useing the economy mode while plugged into a home - From Duromax - The automatic idle control feature is mainly used for jobsites to help lower the RPM and conserve fuel while the generator isn't drawing a load, and once a load is demanded the generator will return to the normal RPM and fuel consumption rate. Please note we don't recommend using the idle control feature with direct home connections due to low wattage appliances with constant power needs. It does have a break-in period From Duromax - During the first 6 to 8 hours of use with our generators we recommend using conventional oil and keeping the generator load under 50% of its rated capacity to assist with the break in period; then after the break in period is complete, we'd recommend changing the oil with either synthetic or conventional oil. If necessary the load break in requirement can be disregarded in an emergency situation. And you would benefit from a soft start kit for your AC (like others mentioned).

[@theodoreackerson1442]

You have a good technician right there. He explained the operation well.

[@darcsyde87]

This is the real life review i needed. Thanks!!

[@MooreIsAllYouNeed]

If you get a MicroAir Easy Start kit for your HVAC you’ll be set. They reduce the inrush starting amps by about 75%. I can run my 4 ton AC system with my Storm Responder 6250 and multiple other things in the house at the same time. Trust me, it’s worth it.

[@culbyj3665]

How old is your condenser and what is the LRA of it?

[@drewtokarsky3917]

Yup. I installed on and inrush is around 22 amps and 7-8 amps running, no worries.

[@Honestandtruth007]

Whoever has a Square -D Breaker box is So Lucky...... easy to get parts 👍

[@ngrossley]

The homeowner is getting on his nerves

[@djmjr77]

💯.. the tech is thinking the genny is gonna stall and the customer is gonna go turn lights on in the house.. 😂

[@TheLostAdventuress]

Yeah you can easily tell haaha

[@drrobotnikmeanbeanma]

What's websites I can buy the cheapest and the best can propane and what stores ?

[@Murkedbymarx]

He’s getting on my nerves.

[@petercrape2906]

I would have slapped the home owner by now.......Damn

[@thor8580]

I just bought the same one and it will be here on the 13th and your house looks about the same size. Thanks for your information very cool.

[@danielrutledge9788]

Good electrician...I have been doing it for 38 yrs...HVAC units when adjusted have a 5 min delay relay to protect the compressor.

[@mikes1188]

FYI on propane tanks, find a place that will fill your propane tanks. If you go too the hardware and get your propane you are not getting a full tank (75% at best ). You will feel the deference when you have one filled up from you getting one from a store.

[@user-bj4lp3fr1o]

By law, tanks can’t be filled more than 80%.

[@daveguerrero7424]

Great video excellent customer service. I will definitely look at getting one before hurricane season and another Texas freeze

[@76honda76]

I’m in Dallas. Got me a generator just in case that ice storm we had book another trip back to visit us

[@noelgarcia0910]

I got mine already 😎 I just need an electrician to hook it up!

[@davidvalleysr.8223]

For years we use duel generators for long term power outages, that worked quite well for some time but as we got older dragging both those units out of the shed became a serious problem, so this spring we installed a whole house generator, the comfort of knowing we want be dealing with the setup of two generators when we do have a power outage is so satisfying, we don’t have natural gas so we had to purchase a propane tank which in my area is more cost effective than renting a tank, so far we won’t have a need to refill our propane tank until well into 2025, we are very happy with our decision to install a whole house generator.

[@HillbillyRednecking]

Best thing to do is use an amp meter on the incoming lines and or test the outgoing amps to each circuit and go through testing your loads/appliances. Can’t go by engine sounds alone

[@dboy6400]

Correct. Numbers rock.

[@jasons5842]

I do the same thing. I take the cover off my panel and leave my Amp clamp on it clamped to one of the legs going to the breaker for the generator. One day I'll wire a digital amp gauge that'll mount externally.

[@JPG23]

You're asking way too many questions at once, let him explain and take notes then ask questions when he's done. You should also consider installing a hardstart kit on your ac unit as that will bring down your LRA

[@stevekiray1676]

You may also want to speak to your electrician about installing a "soft start" system, like those offered by Micro-Air. It minimizes the initial startup amperage load when the a/c compressor starts.

[@johncarcamo6772]

I believe they call it a hard start kit

[@CarlosReyes1028]

Easy start by micro-air it cost around $350.

[@tonytslawncareoffloridal.l8959]

Exactly I just read about😊 that's what I'm getting in Tallahassee FL

[@hieyeque1]

@@johncarcamo6772 There are both hard and soft start kits available. The hard start kit is just a really big capacitor so that it pulls from that - the soft start kit is an electronically controlled start up where the draw is metered over time to start the motors.

[@ticman1962]

The interlock system allows you to explore and find combinations that work for you! The power transfer switch set up,limits your options of which breakers you can run. The generlink is great too. But as of now many power companies have not approved it for use!

[@stellan2240]

For this reason exactly I had my AC guy throw on a hard start kit on the unit to take some of the pressure off of the compressor. Inexpensive and a quick upgrade. I have this Duramax but a 10,000 and it will run 95% of my house.

[@juantoledo8541]

how big of a house? only one AC?

[@stellan2240]

@@juantoledo8541 house is a 3/2 1500 sq ft 1 AC I think 3 or 3.5 ton

[@juantoledo8541]

@@stellan2240 thanks for the info!

[@stellan2240]

@@juantoledo8541 👍🏻

[@BigChuck525]

Wouldn't a soft start kit be better than a hard start kit?

[@sethpotter9592]

The neighbors are going to love you. The generator is close to their house.

[@talthan]

they can go pound sand if the power is out.

[@jessemoreno7254]

Great video! Ya electrician did a excellent job at explaining things! I watched this whole video just listening to everything he was explaining! I definitely think this guy is what makes that company successful! Also to the homeowner thanks for just being nice and appreciative for his service! Great video!

[@Servants_Heart]

That is an awesome electrician!

[@JoeFidler]

Gabriel is the man!

[@pegeman1510]

Thanks for making the video, very informative and helpful.

[@MIARACING]

Mine powers my 4ton I’m in Miami, same unit. As well as a few of my appliances with no issues. You’re going to want to add a hard start kit to your AC unit. It’s cheap and it will help with the start up

[@MrBiggydmldz1]

I agree with Miaracing about installing hard start kit. It will drastically reduce the starting amparage of the condenser. Also the washer and dryer, and other non essentials like the micro wave should really not be used. IMO

[@xxRock81xx]

Soft start I think is what you mean.

[@absonsimon5444]

It's a soft start kit.

[@genemyersmyers6710]

That is good advise sir you are on it ,hense hard start .

[@genemyersmyers6710]

Hey people in the hvac world its called a hard start kit.

[@ozzydavis8097]

That's my electrician! 😆

[@bobbyd6680]

I kept saying to the video, purge the propane line! You have to press the LP purge button 4 or 5 times to clean air from the lines. NO choke with LP, you only choke with gasoline. I've had mine for 4 years, other then a weak battery always starts right up. Even the recoil starts it in one or two pulls after sitting months.

[@Drew-py8kg]

Hope you stayed safe from Milton and are problem free running that beast

[@davidjudd951]

The DuroMax I have, is that model. On the Propane, it works best for mine, to crank the key at full choke a couple of times, then I set it to half choke, and it fires right up.

[@fightsandfinance7570]

U think its worth the money? I Want it for my mobile carwash business

[@davidjudd951]

@@fightsandfinance7570 Worth every penny.

[@ChatGPT1111]

I had them install the transfer at the main breaker so I can feed everything including the pool and sprinklers. After I added a 22KW whole house generator last month, I kept that one as a secondary in case the natural gas is turned off after a major hurricane. I also have a 13KW Duramax and NG conversion kits on my portables. So I can run NG, Propane or Gas along with my solar and Battleborn lithium batteries if SHTF long term.

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Nice!

[@eEvangeliste]

How much for the solar batteries 🔋? Brand ?

[@brianvanloocke572]

Well they made one huge mistake and that's to never plug the cord into the generator with it running. This energizes the open house end of the cord with 220V and if touched will electrocute you. Proper sequence is to turn off main, plug cord into both gen and house then start gen. Turn on gen breaker and begin switching on loads with the highest such as AC first followed by remaining breakers.

[@SilasThornton1]

He also had the Breaker for the 50A plug on the generator turned off. BUT it was not OFF on purpose ! You are correct though and some will learn the hard way.

[@BuckingHorse-Bull]

i had the same feeling. Doesn't it seem right to just throw a load on the generator all at once. Kinda like revving a cold engine

[@Act227]

I have a Duromax xp5500eh dual fuel generator the instructions say leave the choke open with starting on propane it will not start with the choke open it has to be closed

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Yeah that is what we screwed up. But we tried with choke 1/2 cause we did not know any better at the time and it started. Yes from now will start with choke fullyt closed!

[@ctbt1832]

Damn he is asking the worker to many questions at a time. Let him do his work and check it out 😆

[@ElizabethRivera-qf2yn]

Good employee, lucky you guys had such a good installer

[@for_sale_by_wners1029]

Perfect timing - I recently purchased the Portable Dual Fuel Gas Propane Generator XP12000EH 👍🏽 We use Gas for our home. I currently have a gas load of 97,000 BTU’s, the generator has a gas load of 240,000; luckily my current gas meter can handle up to 358,000 BTU’s. The electrical hookup is the next part I was going to research. Thanks for an Excellent video 🖖🏽

[@robertacosta957]

I just got the 5500 XP5500EH I Hope it's big enough cause we don't have central air??

[@PLEASE_SUB645]

How long does one bottle of propane last?

[@DanFrizzell]

I appreciate this video. We live at the opposite corner of the country and snow is the main cause of our outages, but the result is the same. We have a strange electrical set-up, with the well (we’re deep in the Pacific Northwest woods) on a completely different circuit from the house. That required two generators and I got the XP5500HP for the well and the XP1300EH for the house. Got the smaller one a while back and the larger is being delivered next week, coinciding with the electrician coming out to set things up for both circuits. (I don’t know if circuit is the right term, but you get the point.) So finding your video was fortunate. I’ll bookmark this for reference. Stay cool.

[@HondaRRChic]

I think that have to be our set up also. We have a separate panel box outside for water well, aerobic septic and pool equipment. So I think we would need to get 2 medium sized generators. Still it would be 1/3 of the price of a whole home generator.

[@charlesgerlach7059]

never plug in the generator while it is running man that is 220 amps going thru that line and it is live. plug it into the gemerator then the plug then start it

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Good point. Thanks for the reminder!

[@jorgeluisgarcia1800s]

I recommend installing a soft starter in your Ac compresor

[@IndustMachWerksofTX]

You can put a soft start on the ac unit to cut the start up amps in half

[@Lloydski]

I see this is old but just install a soft start on your ac compressor and don't worry about anything. It will take the compressors (LRA) Locked rotor amps down almost 70% it actually starts the fan first them ramps up the compressor. Micro Air is the best out there right now. We install lots of them in Fl... I could run that whole house in the video including his air off a 9500 easy.

[@IndustMachWerksofTX]

The 3 ton ac probably only uses around 5000 watts or little less so it should run no problem with everything else. The dryer and the electric stoves are the ones that require the most watts

[@er1073]

Good information spoken here. I would ask the tech to put power shedding devices on that monitors the hot water heater and the air conditioning these devices shed or share the power. You put a priority on the what needs power and when. When the guy installed my 20 KWH Generac I asked him if I needed a surge protector he said no you don't need one. Something killed my magnetos, took out the control board and he had to order some of these parts so if something would have happened we would be without power. We live in Virginia and it gets sticky during the summer not as bad as Florida though.

[@Ozzie4Para]

I'm not five minutes in to this video and I already noticed some mistakes. At 3:00 in to the video about the Teflon tape. You don't use Teflon tape on any connection that has a flared fitting. Also, you're supposed to use the primer button on the propane regulator when you're starting the generator on propane.

[@MIARACING]

I laughed about the Teflon part too as a plumber. And I have the same unit and noticed not all of them have the primer on the regulator. I believe they’re newer unit doesn’t have it. The older did and it have them a problem if I remember correctly t

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Yeah I am no experts on this just learning....don't event know what you mean by a flared fitting lol. Thanks I will keep that in mind now. The startup up instruction for this generator did not say anything about a priming button.

[@ryanwhiteford8078]

I was looking to see how far down the comment sectioned before someone mentioned the Teflon tape.

[@Sunnyacres55]

@@HeyJudeTampa We just tried starting our new Duromax 10000 this morning, first attempt and new propane tank. Followed instr. in manual and our's would not start either...sounded like your's. Manual said "open choke all the way".... when the electrician came to put in elect. box, he went over and started it immediately and informed us he comes across this all the time, the Duromax requires a "half choke" then immed. turn it back off after it starts..it worked perfectly.. the manual is wrong. Also our's does not have a primer button on the propane regulator on the generator but the manual says "push the primer button".... makes it hard to do it right when the manual is wrong and its your first time ever...frustrating!!

[@HeyJudeTampa]

@@Sunnyacres55 Yeah I heard the same thing from someone else. Same here would not start with choke open, then we closed it totally and it started right up. But you are correct it should be "half choke". I plan on using "half choke" in the future.

[@billybassman21]

Nice! Look at the videos I posted of my Champion 8000. I have since added a natural gas regulator and can now run it off the gas meter, gasoline or propane. This means I'll have power indefinitely. For propane I would get at least 5 tanks. I wouldn't even mess with gasoline unless it's a last resort. You may want to get a hard start kit for your AC, it will start better. In all honesty you don't need to turn every breaker off, just those that will bog it down like the AC and fridge. Don't switch it to the generator till it's been allowed to run for about a minute though.

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Thanks! Yeah I want to stay away from gasoline too. Plus gas would be hard to get when a hurricane is coming. We don't have natural gas service in the area but I got a couple 100lb propane tanks on order. That should keep me going for a while!

[@Ransome2501]

@@HeyJudeTampa my 8500 generator runs through a 100lb tank in 24hrs

[@HeyJudeTampa]

@@Ransome2501 Thanks for the real life data. I though it would be a little better than that but still OK.

[@davidjudd951]

I have that generator. Really easy to set up. Amazing build quality.

[@callcassorgary]

Is it loud?

[@bc_usa]

​@@callcassorgary😂😂😂😂 Aren't they all?

[@prestonthomas9406]

That generator has a 4 or 5hr break in with gasoline first before you run it on propane. I have the same one and its in the manual.

[@chipfornaris]

Install a 5-2-1 Hard Start Kit for the AC to minimize wear in the AC compressor

[@CHEECHMUN]

Which brand do you like?

[@chipfornaris]

@@CHEECHMUN The best is Made in USA ...Amrad Universal Hard Start ...buy it is expensive...I have this one on my 3 ton and a 5-2-1 brand on my 4 ton...Kick Start 2 wire works as well as long as it has the potential relay...

[@CHEECHMUN]

@@chipfornaris Thank you!!!

[@BigChuck525]

When to use hard or soft start kit?

[@SteveWarner]

Thank you for this extremely detailed video. We bought the Duromax 12000EH a couple of years ago but never hooked it up. Finally got an electrician out to do the crossover switch and am now buying the 50 amp cables to power the house. We want to do the same thing as you. Run the A/C because in Florida in the summer its miserably hot. Glad to see you were able to get your A/C running. And I appreciate you asking all the questions you did. I had those same questions and finally feel comfortable with the setup after watching this video. My only questions for you are whether you've tried running the AC with gas vs. propane (I've heard that gas gives you a higher wattage that should be able to handle the larger draw from the AC), how long you're getting the generator to run on a 20lb propane tank, and if you've gotten the tank freezing up.

[@Mike-01234]

If you install a soft start on the compressor it will start up lot easier no need a large generator. They make SoftStarthome version up to 6 tons. Softstart is different than a hardstart cap which only shortens the time to start the compressor by adding a short jolt of voltage. Softstart ramps up the voltage slowly to get the compressor going also helps with keeping the windings cooler.

[@Fireops1993]

We have a 6500K diesel generator I run everything and I don’t worry about it From well pump to A/C to dryer and everything between

[@HomeTech_Pro]

Homeowner checked things like heat & internet , Compressors on his fridge even though the basic premise of a generator and having power to spin a fan was already established lol ....... Electrician was happy to get out of there I am sure !

[@SteveHookEm]

Great Video! Does the surge protector protect the house with power from the pole and the generator?

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Yes protects from the pole and the generator.

[@REKLAW47]

for anyone coming on in 2024 that gen will have no issues NON running ac and typical appliances maybe watch it on heaters and stove but 3 ton ac and tv internet lights fans thats ez pz for that gen

[@Rightwillalwaysberight]

Thanks. I just bought one and after seeing this review I was afraid it wouldn’t run my ac!!!

[@mikeyredfl3976]

Your A/C has a 5 minute recycle after the power is cut. You will need to turn the breaker on and wait 5 minutes before it will turn on.

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Thanks for the info!

[@Dcrow_x]

Awesome video... Very good in demonstrating the way to install. Thank you..

[@lanceclayton9250]

I have a Honda eu7000is. It will start and run my 4 ton AC. I put a hard start kit in the AC.

[@davids5006]

I bet being a Honda it's pretty quiet also?

[@lanceclayton9250]

@@davids5006 yeah, it’s quiet. It’s an inverter generator. Left over from my wife’s food truck.

[@AuBo97]

The electrician is a pro

[@dmitry92203]

Find a load chart on line. Very helpful. This particular generator will definitely run your air unit. Be approximately 4 to 6k load.

[@56nomadman]

Nice video! Thanks for asking all the questions re the on/off process. What size is your a/c unit and the sq ft of your house? Thanks for all the details!👍🏻

[@MyFunnyBeard]

Turn off your hot water heater and that generator should run that a/c no problem. That generator should be good for 50 amps and your 3-ton unit shouldn’t pull more than 20 amps while it’s running. We just got hit with Hurricane Laura and I’m running my 3-ton unit with a 6500 watt generac generator and the house is 72 degrees right now. Great video and thanks for posting.

[@nicholashuft3598]

Thank you Forest and Bubba for the informative video

[@mikesbarn1858]

FYI for propane use yellow Teflon tape. Resists corrosive gases. Otherwise all good.

[@joeaskren2639]

Gabriel the man! Awesome video. Thanks.

[@76honda76]

I want to hire this electrician for electric issues , lawn care, Personal chef, barber, auto mechanic, attorney , dentist, doctor , BFF etc

[@veizour]

🤣

[@KspaceDoc]

great info/interaction with TruLine employee.

[@MrSupernova111]

That's pretty impressive! The noise would be irritating but I supposed during an emergency its a small price to pay to have every day conveniences.

[@davidg7960]

Here in San Antonio we lost power this past week from Sunday thru to Wednesday night. It was cold and dark. I really WISH my family could have had that generator sound going, but I wasn't prepared. I can tell you tho that hearing the generators running around the neighborhood in the cold dark night is a sound that brings a little envy to the shivering bones!! I will definitely have one for the "next time" if something like this ever happens again.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@davidg7960 I lived in SA for over 25 years but recently moved to the Boston area. Freezing weather is just something we don't think about down there. Here we're forced to deal with the weather so we are better prepared. Depending on the level of preparedness that you want to have consider also getting a battery back up like the Jackery units and a small propane burner for cooking. My sister tells me that they had to line up for hours outside the grocery store yesterday morning. I hope things return to normal soon. Stay warm!

[@davids5006]

Just ran mine 6 days and after a day u pay it no mind. Ran everything to stay warm and eat

[@davidg7960]

@@davids5006 how much fuel were you going through each day? And how much of a load were you pulling? I'm trying to decide if I should store propane or just use gasoline - but it was really difficult to find gasoline for a few days around here, so I'm leaning towards storing propane but trying to figure out how much is good to get us through...

[@davids5006]

@@davidg7960 I keep two 100 pound tanks of propane on hand, one cause it'll keep for years and gas goes bad. One tank last roughly 40 hours but also depends on the load you put on it. I stay under what it'll handle just to conserve propane and it runs quieter but in emergency the noise is the least of my worries

[@BlazingLove316]

Always connect the cable to the house first to prevent a potential shock if you accidentally touch it to clear debris.

[@Mr231499]

Not possible ! It will never have energy if it’s used correctly

[@darryldickson4360]

Put a soft start on the AC and any compressor can run it

[@lowKut]

Excellent video. Just what I was looking for. If you don't mind sharing, approximately how much does the entire set cost including all labor?

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Thanks! The cost of installation was about $1000. The cost of the the surge protector was about $475. So my total cost of installation was just under $1500

[@lowKut]

@@HeyJudeTampa This is greatly appreciated!! Thank you once again 👊🏼

[@antoniohuertas8909]

Most important thing during a power outage, make sure it runs you have air conditioning. Because people in Florida are spoiled.

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Yes and also due the humidity after a hurricane, being able to run the AC there is less chance of mold developing in the house.

[@aholmes6612]

Install a soft start on the ac unit, that will fix that issue with the ac by reducing initial amperage used for start up.

[@rubenrivera1735]

Very Good Gives you the Basic Everything is always Trial and Error But overall Very Informative THANK YOU SIR

[@lh1678]

10:24 Is that a leg lamp? nice.

[@Mr-Chris]

Good video. 18:36 Please listen to this advice, don't let the hot exhaust air hit the grass as it will kill it and leave you with a brown spot. I always use an extra piece of plywood to protect my lawn. I have the same generator and wish I could install a 50 amp interlock kit like yours, but my breaker-box is much older and requires me upgrade the entire box. So I ended up installing a automatic transfer switch to my meter rated at 30 amp . This Generator also runs my AC and entire house. I have owned this generator for 3 years here are some tips: -Get a digital hour running meter installed (They are cheap and easy to install) This helps you keep track of how long you have run this generator -Remember to change your oil on this generator at a minimum once every year or 50 hours of use (which ever comes 1st) -If you use Gasoline, always use stabilizer in your fuel and run the carburetor dry by shutting off the fuel line

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Thanks Chris, will take your advise. I really like the hour meter install idea! Going to put on a pallet when running.

[@johnnyqwest6901]

Hey, Chris do you live in Florida because you said you have a "automatic transfer switch to your meter" which sounds like a generlink unit which I'm planning to buy very soon.

[@Mr-Chris]

@@johnnyqwest6901 nope I live in DC metro area. I also have a Generlink and posted a video of running my entire house with this generator and generlink . kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3jRoGmvfr5ogqs

[@flechaxbf]

Johnny Qwest , Thank you, what brand it the surge protector?

[@HeyJudeTampa]

@@flechaxbf Surge Protector Shown is Eton CHSPT2ULTRA (www.eaton.com/us/en-us/skuPage.CHSPT2ULTRA.html)

[@yoelsierra4087]

14:21 I recommend to check maximum amps on condenser unit then buy a generator. NEVER BUY A SMALL GENERATOR AND ALSO A PORTABLE A/C UNIT. I DID IT AND I STILL REGRETTED IT. THAT NO GOOG

[@mikecopenhaver4484]

That gen will run all your neighbors lights, computers, get to the ac jack!

[@dana2750]

Did he turn your electric range on? That’s usually a 50 amp double pole breaker which would be to much for that generator. The main breaker on the generator is only rated at 50 amps.

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Did not try electric range because in the case of a power outage we plan on not using the electric range.

[@Mike-01234]

Soft start on the compressor can run it on a 5000 watt generator.

[@joejeans7913]

I had exact one wouldn't start after 2 months. customer service was terrible. prepare to get surges, especially when running propane. its a beast when it runs correctly but you will definitely soon find out. My 3rd replacement and all 3 did same thing on propane. wait until you need to call customer service . you better have most of the day on hold and being transferred around.

[@orlypalomar]

You gotta purge it first when starting from propane. Beginning at 16:20., that's definitely not the kind of thing you want to hear from your generator. It's overloaded. Sustained overloading will kill it.

[@neilschneider7367]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@douglasbaker5949]

He should have recommended a soft start for your air conditioner. That way the surge is not there.

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Yes I am finding that out after the fact. Thanks for the info!

[@mobeious]

did you say water is very expensive in florida ? my water bill is like 18 dollars a month with running irrigation

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Used to be it was on the account of our water company. And it only applied to our neighborhood. Since the recording of video we have a new water company and water cost is now reason able.

[@Texasfishingaddict]

Dose your ac unit have soft start kit installed thanks

[@troyb9609]

The homeowner seems to know everything so he probably already knows this get yourself a micro air easy start from a licensed HVAC technician and have it install it will cut your amp draw down by 70% but he probably already knows this 😂

[@msnapp169]

It also makes more watts on gasoline instead of propane

[@benh580]

I think he should have put a dual pull higher amp breaker for the generator breaker

[@bf7394]

I run my 3-ton AC off of a 8,000 watt continuous so that 12,000 should have absolutely no problem my 3-ton in particular only draws 15.4 amps (after its running) on each leg plus the blower motor, micro air makes a soft start for under $500 that will cut the start amperage of your AC in half their design for RV to be able to run AC on a extension cord and they do a good job just something you might want to think about this year I will be getting a bigger generator but I don't see why running the 3 ton AC along with everything else would be a problem especially if you had a soft start installed

[@Juveforever30]

I just ordered a Westinghouse 9500DF and the next expensive thing would be the installation of the transfer switch box but if I understand correctly you had this interlock switch installed instead of the traditional transfer switch box which I suppose it does the same functions and I'd guess it cost less to install than the transfer switch? Great video, thanks

[@HeyJudeTampa]

I am not sure I did not price out the other option. I just though the switch was the easier way to go.

[@Juveforever30]

@@HeyJudeTampa Thank you

[@jd-it4on]

Seems like the electrician got the wrong gen and didnt want your to be able to run your ac especially with other things at same time. I have the same gen and it runs my ac hot water tank well septic system and lights ect in house. But i run it on gas and dont normally run everything at same time just to be easy on it so it will last a good while. But i do wonder how long it will run on the 25lb propane tank

[@ekimskaew5304]

Great educational video!

[@justspeedy3650]

Suggest to plug in wire harness before turning on generator remember when generator is on and plug is hot with power 🔥

[@nathangardner8183]

My food truck needs a new generator I currently use a Firman duel fuel 7500 running watts and I can’t run everything I need. I’m hoping I will be able to buy this one and use it to run 100 amps of power DAILY.. on the road

[@dannydeutsch279]

Do you have a problem with THD on this generator? I heard THD on Duromax is about 10-15%. Do you have problem with your sensitive devices such as TV, computer or refrigerator? Thanks

[@HeyJudeTampa]

During my tests I have not seen any issues. But have not tested in real power outage scenario yet.

[@goatrope2946]

Thanks for that question. This is my main concern. I don’t want to kill a $3000 refrigerator due to it having “sensitive electronics”. Same with TVs, etc. Please keep us updated.

[@drewdawg1148]

Don't leave it on the grass it may start a fire. Best to put it on a piece of dry plywood.. Makes sense

[@avflyguy]

If you're running at 75-85% load, hope you have *a lot* of propane tanks. These open frame generators guzzle gas and/or propane.

[@missbell247]

How much did the panel and transfer switch cost plus labor?

[@brentjohnson6654]

New subscriber here. Thanks for the video. I am looking at one of these with a large propane tank. I can’t seem to find the propane flow rates while 50% power is generated. I am sure I have looked right at it. I would think I would want a 100lb propane tank nestled alongside the generator for usage past 1 day. Thanks again for the video.

[@garyhawthorne1678]

So it ran your ac unit