Predator Generator Running My House AND Air Conditioner???

[@herpderp1662]

I have mine hooked up to a switch pannel to separate the load, last night It was running all the refrigerators/freezers, some lights, and It had no problem starting and running my rheem 3 ton AC and my 70k Variable speed furnace. No issues starting, or running.

[@lanetterhode3591]

*Seems like a good solar **Generater.Systems** . I have not had to put it to the test yet in a situation without power but it has seemed to operate fine so far.*

[@alpscraftshack599]

Awesome. You sold me on the predator. Will probably get two, the large one to power the house and a smaller one (maybe half the size of the large one) to power my shop & all the tools.

[@TheCookFamilyHomestead]

Thank you. I have used this a bunch of times over the past 10 mths and it has been great. No issues at all. Thanks for watching!

[@peakdevice8820]

How long does it run the two air conditioner for before needing to refill gas? & also can I use it directly without need anything like plugging my air conditioner directly into the socket or I need some kind of protector? By the way I would be running two 5000 btu air conditioner

[@bubbatime]

I've run a 5000 BTU window AC unit, a late model energy star fridge, and a late model energy star freezer, on one Champion 2000 Watt inverter generator. Ran it all night for 14 hours until my power came back on...

[@RandyNgare]

4:06 I thought he was rapping for a sec

[@murraychadwick9362]

I had the Predator 8750 when that horrible freeze hit our state a few years ago where the entire state lost electricity for 7 days. My Predator 8750 did great! Then I lost power to one side of the 220 outlet 😮. I went to buy another one and all they had were the 8750 inverter type of generator. It wouldn't pull my whole house so I turned off the power to the water heater and told my wife not to use our electric stove too to cook. That inverter lasted only one use then the engine started idling really high and no electricity was coming out of the outlets. Dummy me didn't buy the extended warranty 🫤. The inverter generator did get better gas miles though. I recommend the Predator 8750 over the 8750 inverter generator.

[@dfloyd888]

I like your circuit breaker interlock. Well done.

[@jeffmckenzie7282]

You really need a fin comb for the front a/c. Comb the fins and make the unit more efficient. Great video on the 9000 too.

[@TheCookFamilyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@tonisam962]

@@TheCookFamilyHomestead also don’t forget to watch this video about generator safety as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs especially, Lee your children safe also. Thank you. Your videos are amazing.

[@brianscott4371]

With all that running, what is the run time on that generator?

[@randallpatrickc]

Excellent review - thanks! I had the same question. Looking at the Predator, it seems to have 2 x 30A 220V sockets. If my total load is greater than 30A (my a/c is 27A) but is less than the 9,000W, how do I get the whole 9,000W into my house panel?

[@slchang01]

That 9000 watts is starting, the running is 7250 watts, about 30 amps. You will not be able to get the gen more than the running watts it is designed for.

[@jmhm17]

I have a 9k watt generator it powers my whole house including 4 6kbtu A/c's, a 18k btu ac, my well pump, furnace, and a server rack drawing around 1k watts... trust me that generator is more than capable for what you threw at it..

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

I have something to explain to everyone about the safety and hazards of using generators. We heard that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. 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. Here’s an advice about generator safety: 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. 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. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. 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. 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. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Keeping children safe is also important. Thank you hope you stay safe as well.

[@wayneshipman7406]

How much does it cost to ad the outlet to your box for the generator

[@theodoreboykin6692]

I much appreciated your vedio. New subscriber. Your vedios have given me all the information I need to move forward with my plans. Thanks again and God bless you and your family sir.

[@TheCookFamilyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@nc818]

Yeah but how much gas does that burn? Probably at least a gallon an hour, so you gotta fill up 5 gas cans a day ? I’m just asking because I’m considering getting a generator but I’m just not sure if it will be worth it after a hurricane to spend half my day in a gas line

[@PeterLawton]

If you're getting prepared with a generator, then getting prepared with fuel storage ought to be included.

[@larrybaker6638]

Hey will it run the 30 gallon hot water heater?

[@aftech7268]

I have the same generator I bought it 4 months ago still haven’t used it yet

[@DaCrunkwizard]

You'll be glad you have it if the power goes out!

[@Bo12346hhgfgdg]

Do you have your refrigerator running also along with the two ac units? Thanks

[@TheCookFamilyHomestead]

Yes....2 refrigerators and 2 freezers as well.

[@Bo12346hhgfgdg]

@@TheCookFamilyHomestead oh wow thanks! can you share the model number i need to get one

[@Bo12346hhgfgdg]

@@TheCookFamilyHomestead can you share the model number?

[@AJ-qn6gd]

If you run that during a power outage you’re going to piss off your neighbours, not because of the noise but because you have power and they haven’t !👍🏻🇬🇧

[@David-qz1gy]

Is that a 30 amp inlet box??

[@josephespino9763]

How much run time can you get for your home not including your garage on just the 8 gallons of fuel

[@truncellitoj]

It has a 5 gallon tank, and it is supposed to run 12 hours at 50% load.

[@ledwallet1944]

@@truncellitoj My predator 9000 has an 8 gallon tank and I average 17.5 hours @ 50% load last hurricane season.

[@truncellitoj]

@@ledwallet1944 Yea, mine has the 8 gallon also. I don't know what I was thinking when I said that.

[@kingdarnell32]

Hey my house 1900 square foot I'm trying to run my lights three tv and deep freeze Refrigerator hot water heater and two window units ???

[@ARTCARGAL]

How much run time do you get running the window units with the generator?

[@TheCookFamilyHomestead]

As long as you have fuel to run the generator.

[@wishingb5859]

I recently bought this generator. I had a smaller one and that one could run my 2 air conditioners most of the day before needing gas. For that generator I refilled the gas once per day. My power was out for 7 days during the heat of the summer. I shut it off at night because it was loud but 1 tank kept me cool all day long. This generator is bigger so I think it should be no problem running air conditioning all day and probably all night. I shut my generators off at night and recently just bought a kickstarter solar generator from Bluetti for nights that is supposed to be better than the Titan. We have lost power multiple times for days, and heating and cooling is the most important issue. But generators are large and when our power has gone out, there are almost always trees crossing the road in every direction so I needed both a gas generator and solar generator but this one excites me. Haven't gotten to try it out during a power outage yet but I am ready.

[@mx2ce782]

Excellent videos thanks

[@TheCookFamilyHomestead]

It's what it calls for.

[@wanderingandroid]

either somebody ran into those aircon fins or somebody tried to powerwash it. lol

[@kennethrose7446]

Going to buy the predator 4374 3500 running watt right now in your opinion do you think it'll be enough to power a fridge small deep freezer and 1 small ac unit they all have around a 1000 to 1200 watts of starting power which I'm more concerned about than the actual running watts

[@TheCookFamilyHomestead]

Definitely. Don't want to hook it to the house but it should work great for those 2 things.

[@wanwan965]

Hurricane Sally was the other day we ran 18k btu , 12k btu , 2 refrigerators , 2 TVs , satellites internet off of the 4374 for 12 hours before refilling. They are great and this is first hand info

[@got2getit204]

@@wanwan965 same here and I ran it 2 days straight didn’t even stop it to put gas in it did the oil thing so I was good to go and it never gave me a hiccup I really see the value in these generators!

[@CrushOfSiel]

Do you have this grounded?

[@jcortes3930]

Looks like it's sitting on the ground

[@PeterLawton]

It should not be, since the house it is connected to already has the ground and more is a bad thing.

[@MD-eo2wy]

what happens when you run out of fuel

[@sheldor5312]

It stops.

[@minibikemadman]

Just buy a propane kit to. Dual fuel it.

[@gabagool2064]

You have to unplug everything, shut it down and refuel it. It’s recommended you give generators a rest for a few hours anyway. Even if it’s converted to propane or natural gas and it has a large supply feeding it, it’s still a good idea to shit it down for a while but a lot of people say they run them for 2-3 days nonstop with no trouble.

[@kamalaremu5897]

What is the cost of the Generator

[@wxmyjnsn]

650.00

[@jeffreydevine6199]

I just priced one at harbor freight! $699.99

[@Kay0.3]

Cool generator but man is it loud XD

[@gabagool2064]

The audio is weird. I have the same generator and it’s not nearly that loud when you’re standing next to it. If I’m that far from my unit you can barely hear it.

[@cristianarancibia2745]

nice job man! but before the buy generator? i think you need buy AC CENTRAL air FOR YOUR HOUSE ..i think very import to you ! later buy toys !

[@stevesmith9221]

Great unit but used too much gas to run 24 hours. 8g= 12 hours

[@TheCookFamilyHomestead]

Most generators are gas hogs!

[@stevesmith9221]

@@TheCookFamilyHomestead especially for using on things that only run intermittently, like well pump or freezers. We sold ours and use a 3000

[@PeterLawton]

@@stevesmith9221 a nice alternative is the inverter generator. It does not have to run at 3600 RPM, so it has "ECO mode", which means it runs slower and quieter when less power is needed, and automatically adjusts according to the load.

[@stevesmith9221]

@@PeterLawton interesting. I knew they were quieter but didn't know they ran at variable speed. Thx for info. Our well has two pumps that might run 10 minutes a day. Running 3000 extra wattage for that, wasn't practical.

[@got2getit204]

Just get central air you won’t regret it! Your going to say dam why I wait this long!

[@PeterLawton]

Central air requires a fan blowing everywhere or not at all, and the cost of running that is sometimes the same as the cooling (compression) cost.

[@AJ-ds9xq]

are you a pastor? Just curious...🙂

[@TheCookFamilyHomestead]

I am not...but I do serve in my church!

[@LG-universe]

Its too loud.

[@jellycracker1]

One of my thoughts where I live is, will the sound of a generator draw a lot of attention to myself?