Harbor freight Predator 9000 generator. How much can it power?

This video we find out if the harbor freight Predator 9000 generator will power a whole house. Our house has a 4 ton 14 seer ac, electric water heater, dryer, well, the question is if a storm rolls through will this bad boy power my whole house and now make us miss a beat?
Make sure you hard wire this into your panel at home. Make sure you buy the big wheel kit if you ever plan to move the generator. This is very heavy near 200lbs.
Link to outdoor generator outlet box
The PREDATOR® line has been updated with your convenience and safety in mind. Powered by a reliable PREDATOR® gas engine, this generator is ideal for emergencies, job-sites, food trucks, and outdoor recreation. GFCI outlets, larger fuel tank, longer run time make this generator an unbeatable value. 9000 starting watts and 7250 running watts make this unit capable of powering several home essentials during an outage or providing power on the go. Our new, larger gas tank means you can enjoy run times up to 13 hours @ 50% load.
* Runtime up to 13 hours @ 50%
* Electric start with recoil back up (electric start requires battery, not included)
* Low oil indicator / low oil shutdown
* 420cc / 13 HP air-cooled OHV gas engine
* Heavy duty 1-1/4 in. steel roll cage
* UL listed circuit breakers
* (2) 120v duplex outlets, 3 prong, (1) 120v twist lock outlet, 3 Prong, (1) 120v/240v twist lock outlet, 4 prong, (1) 12v DC outlet
* GFCI outlets
Be sure to look for me on facebook and instagram. CappaFPV
/ cappafpv
/ cappafpv
If you are feeling generous! / cappa

[@DeadboneAdams-jz7zr]

We ran our whole house on an 8750 watt Predator for 12 days after hurricane Laura in 2020. 3 ton ac, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, stove and all extras. That Predator never checked up.

[@CherylKCherylsHomeCookingshow]

Thanks for sharing this video!

[@suttonbogedain5874]

the key to this is to not overload it. Refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidifiers run intermittantly, not full time. The biggest draws are the A/C and electric stove and electric dryer. If you learn your house and how to balance the loads, you can run everything. Just don't try to dry clothing in the electric dryer while running a 450 degree oven. (retired electrician). I have a silimlar set up in my own home and wood shop.

[@jeremiahhively3025]

I loved seeing the ac unit run on the generator

[@revolutionzerox]

I just bought the same genny. Cant wait to wire it to the house for when pge shuts us off

[@jimb6017]

I’m not sure what state you live in but if I’m not correct, I think you need an interlocking switch between the main and the generator switch. Thanks for the video. I’m looking to get the same generator.

[@michaelzimmerman9221]

Awesome, I’ve got the same generator, now I know it will run what I need!

[@treadhead]

WOULD BE NICE TO. HAVE AN HOUR RUN TIME. METER .

[@jeffblalock4630]

Water is one of the main ones as well. It did run the well pump?

[@randallpatrickc]

How did the generator 30A socket supply enough for the a/c (more than 30A I’m guessing?) good vid

[@Pk3_Garage]

Very nice video. We have this same generator that can power our entire house. We have a 10 circuit manual transfer switch. Here are a few things I observed and you should take note of: 1) You need to install, two watts meters for each leg of the generator, to monitor and balance the loads. I suggest a manual transfer switch with watts meters. 2) When putting a load on the generator, always start with the biggest load first. Then you can start adding additional loads, but one at a time. 3) When shutting down the generator, always take the loads off first, then shut down the generator. This will prevent the generator from losing it's magnetism to generator electricity.

[@demetriosa7646]

This predator has 2 magnets on the rotor it will never loose residual magnetism. Brushless generators without AVR’s are prone to loosing residual magnetism.

[@nathanielstuckey3354]

Just make sure not to shut the generator off while under a load shut your generator breaker off first then your generator

[@MrFriesz]

A/C and any kind of electric heat will be your biggest loads , you should always shut off your main in the panel before connecting it to a generator especially if you don't have utility power or generator go bang when your utility turns on the power. You seriously have to go into conservation mode if you have a disaster like IAN. Buy a small window AC and plan on cooling a small room, Use your gas barbeque to cook.

[@fike301]

I have the 3500 predator inverter generator... It calls for a break in procedure, not supposed to put full load on for first 30hrs? Maybe your type is different?

[@fike301]

Also the gas person would have to store to run that for week solid powering entire house.... 5gal wouldn't last long

[@armymanakabadboy]

What size AC unit do you have? I have a 4 ton. I am looking to also add a Micro-Air Soft Start unit to my AC unit.

[@LaSH_N_OuT_7450]

4ton

[@ruftime]

Just run what you need,to take unnecessary load off the generator AND prevent sagging/low voltage damage to your appliances😎

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Very important announcements to everyone about generator safety: Please don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips when you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder to make sure. All generator safety instructions need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. 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. Keep in mind that it’s better to be safe than sorry 🙏

[@jms7620]

@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiastfor fuel only ones right

[@EdgarMartinez-rr2kn]

Good stuff cuz I’ve also had mine for a year and never used it lmao

[@cappafpv]

Every couple months start it up and if you leave gas in it make sure you put stabil in it. Drain it out and change it out at least every 2 years with the stabil in it. Save you some headaches when you need it.

[@ddbell34]

How did you lower the audio?

[@AMadrigal72]

Great video! Did you notice any funny smells off that generator. Mine has about 15hr on it and still smells funny when running.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Very important announcements to everyone about generator safety: Please don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips when you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder to make sure. All generator safety instructions need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. 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. Keep in mind that it’s better to be safe than sorry 🙏

[@Paul_Dalangpan]

Thanks for doing this. Amazing. Can you please confirm that you used the 30 AMP inlet with a 30 amp cord? What you showcased here I think is really cool. I THINK that 30 amp cord was maxed out though and I hope it didn't get warm or hot. Again, thank you.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Very important announcements to everyone about generator safety: Please don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips when you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder to make sure. All generator safety instructions need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. 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. Keep in mind that it’s better to be safe than sorry 🙏

[@yellow_panther]

when hooking a generator into existing home wiring, isn't the generator supposed to be grounded?

[@suttonbogedain5874]

The four wire twist lock cord has a ground that connects to the household grounding system.

[@razorbak6783]

I have the exact same generator and its brand new from 2 years of sitting....looks like I may need to fire it up in the next day or so here in NC. People need to be very careful with these things.... done right your good.... done wrong and you won't get to read any more youtube comments.

[@alanbrown2135]

When ever you are done,turn the fuel valve off let the fuel get used up by the carburator

[@you166mhz]

predator 9000 will definitely power the whole house if needed ....

[@ericcomfort6228]

You need an interlock by code.

[@rhbowhunter]

I have a 6000 /7500 peak and I have a 2100SQFoot house and I run every light and TV's and a refridge and another freezer and I also have Gas hot water heating system and run that as well with zero issues

[@madnigerian]

Really?

[@rhbowhunter]

@@madnigerian yup really

[@madnigerian]

@@rhbowhunter just bought a 7500 watt one and about to test that theory

[@rhbowhunter]

@@madnigerian keep me posted

[@madnigerian]

@@rhbowhunter how long did yours run for with everything on

[@RJ-rv6qe]

Where's the hour meter?

[@fike301]

Shows uses 8gal gas @ 50% load in 13hrs... So would estimate at least 10gal. gas per day or more.... One week that's approaching 100gals! Wow hope gas station has power and has gas, might not be the case? Otherwise storing that much fuel that's a serious issue

[@leonb9789]

I use the 9000 generator daily to run every, thing perfectly It takes in California about 8.5 to ten gallons a day to run From a 13.5 hour load or better but I always shut my down @fterl like 10 so I run a ten to ten energy cycle but i believe generators make understand business

[@markallen2806]

Did you wire the transfer switch or the plugin into the house yourself or did you have that done?

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Don’t forget about the generator safety rules: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is only a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

[@markallen2806]

@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast people can read your original post you do not have to put this up every time somebody comments

[@goodcitizen3780]

@@markallen2806 Right! Especially when it's off topic

[@macpeen]

I got a predator 9000. learn ohms law and will greatly help you figure out what you can run. i promise it will not run a 240 stove, water heater and dryer at the same time. amps multiplied by voltage will give you watts.for example a 20 amp water heater times 240 volts = 4800 watts alone. Then add your clothes dryer an avg of 10 amps times 240 volts 2400+4800, now your at 7200 watts. no way that 30 amp a/c 240 volt is gonna run now your're at 14,400 watts. just trying to help you. most service is 100 amp times 240 volts. you'll either destroy the generator or your home trying to pull those loads.

[@dennisb9132]

Yeah that’s spot on. And I don’t even know how to do all that math. I just know it ain’t gonna run those big pullers. I have the same generator. I’m getting a hookup to the house done correctly and am looking to just power basic necessities. And it should have no issues.

[@macpeen]

@@dennisb9132 I know how to install the hookup myself. But I had a certified electrician wire my hookup for the safety of our linemen and insurance purposes. If you’re gonna use the electric start for yours I’d highly recommend a battery tinder for that small battery. Cold weather will quickly drain that battery. Also use non ethanol gas if available in your area. Thanks for your comment….Tony

[@lexotic_RC350]

How big is your house ?

[@cappafpv]

It’s only 1900 sqft

[@lexotic_RC350]

@@cappafpv got it thanks my house is 2300 and I just bought this same one . I've had one guy tell me it wasn't enough but idk .

[@kraigy28]

Do you need a professional electrician to install that generator adaptor to your home?

[@heightskings6693]

It would be preferred , don’t wanna get shocked by 240v , hurts like a MOFO , ask me how I know

[@Philm88]

@@heightskings6693 nobody did. So how do you know?

[@turboman4736]

Yes because the sad thing is the way he has his hooked up he could kill somebody there's proper procedures on hooking one to a house and he has none of the safeties in place

[@georgemoomaw9437]

Unbelievable. The only thing better than watching a guy who does not know what he is doing is watching TWO clueless guys who don’t know what they are doing. If you have had a power outage since shooting this video, you have either fried some equipment or started a fire where you really didn’t want one. Who installed your A/C condensing unit? Could that person read? If so, what are the MFG’s minimum clearances? Blocking off 1/3 of the air intake around the coil will: 1. Use more electricity than needed. 2. Drastically cut efficiency. And 3. Shorten the life expectancy of the unit. Now, either you didn’t pull a permit and have it inspected OR your inspector was an idiot and had never ever even seen a condensing unit before. On the positive side, you two seem like a couple of cool dudes. I’m sure I would enjoy your company. Having a cold drink while sitting in the back yard jawing about …. anything .. would be a great experience.

[@TheGregWallace]

Yep....I pretty sure this is not the correct size generator to run all of that stuff......

[@turboman4736]

There's one major problem with your whole video you do not have an interlock on your fuse box your video should be taken down because you are hooking your generator to your house incorrectly and can cause death or fire and it should not be shown to other people giving them the wrong person on what to do

[@TobiasLloyd]

+1 to interlock. Dangerous and irresponsible not to have it in place

[@EJfromNYC]

If you can't remember to turn off main breaker before turning on generator then you probably can't even get the generator started 😂

[@Menruleall]

​@@EJfromNYCmemory has nothing to do with it. Being stupid with electricity is a quick and easy way to get people killed. If you don't know that, you probably don't have any right to start a generator.😂🙄