Westinghouse iGen2500 Unboxing & Break In

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Two Tired Teachers

Two Tired Teachers

Күн бұрын

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@danieltaylor4819
@danieltaylor4819 Жыл бұрын
These are great generators. I followed the owner's manual for break in on mine. Running great so far.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers Жыл бұрын
We like having a good generator.
@trailwatcher5
@trailwatcher5 Жыл бұрын
Smart, follow manufacturers instructions.
@paul9387
@paul9387 Жыл бұрын
One of the best or the best engine break in process video I've seen. I'm getting ready for my break in in a recently purchased 10000W generator. I akready have 4 qts of Royal Purple break in oil, magnetic dipstick, magnetic drain plug, just couldn't find time to do that
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers Жыл бұрын
Hope everything goes smoothly with the break in process.
@cassiewhite8058
@cassiewhite8058 2 жыл бұрын
Wow Sharon I just learned so much from this video, I had absolutely no idea that this was necessary for a generator. I literally thought you just assembled,added gas and it was good to go. Thanks so much for this ,it's so helpful
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bobackerman54
@bobackerman54 27 күн бұрын
Wow ... FANTASTIC video ... I have watched a lot of videos concerning engine break in and this was by far the best. The thorough and detailed explanation was unmatched. May i ask what subjects you taught in school? Your students certainly received a SUPERIOR education!
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 27 күн бұрын
MiLena taught freshman English and Sharon taught computer literacy and started the sign language class and taught American Sign Language in Arlington, TX.
@bts650
@bts650 3 жыл бұрын
I did the same type of break in on my Honda 2000 generators. They now have close to 500 hours of operation and never use any oil between changes. I added a Micro-Air EZ Start to the air conditioner on my rv. This allows my Honda twins to easily start the compressor while running on eco mode. The EZ Start isn't really necessary here in North Texas but it really makes a difference when using the AC at 5500 to 6500 feet elevation. I also assembled my own extended run fuel system using a six gallon boat tank. The extra fuel will allow the gens to run for 30 to 36 hours.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 3 жыл бұрын
We also have an EZ start on the AC. Thanks for the tip.
@nathanurick8320
@nathanurick8320 3 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure you could have done this any more perfect than you did. For about 10-15 dollars and half a day you may have extended the life of it. Just a great well thought out idea.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We hope it lasts for a long time.
@danteerskine7678
@danteerskine7678 4 ай бұрын
​@@TwoTiredTeachersthis was by far the most entertaining and best generator break in video, I've ever seen on KZbin. I used shell Rimula R4X 15w40 and performed several break in, but it was every 5 hours until I reached 30 hrs, by that time, engine was already cleaned and I could go for every 30 hours instead of the 100 hours
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 4 ай бұрын
@@danteerskine7678 Thank you so much.
@NoBucks777
@NoBucks777 Ай бұрын
Thanks! Getting ready to break-in my new generator!!
@hugocamacaro5280
@hugocamacaro5280 Жыл бұрын
I have a similar generator, this is a great video how to break the engine in. At minute 3:00 i saw the generator smoking oil, I was wondering if its normal since mine does that too, even after break in and further use.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers Жыл бұрын
Let me ask Sharon tomorrow, and I'll get back to you.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers Жыл бұрын
It shouldn't do it all the time. The smoke you saw on the video was part of the breaking in.
@hugocamacaro5280
@hugocamacaro5280 Жыл бұрын
@@TwoTiredTeachers Thanks, im thinking mine could have a problem with the valve stem seals or the piston ring itself. I measured compression and got around 130 psi, so its really odd it smokes so much oil. lol
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers Жыл бұрын
@@hugocamacaro5280 Try calling Westinghouse. The number was on our generator. A real person answered any questions we had.
@ainttakenanyshit
@ainttakenanyshit Жыл бұрын
@@TwoTiredTeachers I would not add two tablespoons of oil in any engine's cylinder, maybe a few drops then pulling thru several times WITHOUT THE SPARK PLUG INSTALLED, but, this added oil greatly increases the compression to the point of possible/probable damage....
@joyb6148
@joyb6148 3 жыл бұрын
That was a great video! Thank you for sharing.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 3 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome.
@cindiwilliams4035
@cindiwilliams4035 5 ай бұрын
Hi Two Tired Teachers! You are so informative and helpful. I know this post was a few years ago, but wondering by if I can perform the same steps to break in my new Westinghouse 2550 dual fuel generator. I only want to use propane. I appreciate any insight you have. I have 2 of them and plan to parallel them for more power. 🙏
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 5 ай бұрын
@@cindiwilliams4035 Sorry, but we don't know enough about dual fuel to give any suggestions. Wish we could have been more helpful.
@cindiwilliams4035
@cindiwilliams4035 5 ай бұрын
@@TwoTiredTeachers That is so kind of you to reply. Thank you.
@cindiwilliams4035
@cindiwilliams4035 5 ай бұрын
@@TwoTiredTeachers What is the purpose of Marvel Mystery Oil in the spark plug? I'm going to follow your instructions for mine that is the dual fuel, and want to understand better. Thank you very much.
@carltuckerson7718
@carltuckerson7718 3 жыл бұрын
Helpful tips! Also glad to know I can run my NoBo off that size generator. My buddy swears up and down I have to spend the money on the pure sine generator but I'm not necessarily sold on that.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 3 жыл бұрын
We've been using our Westinghouse generators for trips that are a month long when we have no hook ups, and with the generators and solar, we're doing fine.
@cubiclepeon
@cubiclepeon Жыл бұрын
This is such a great video! I’ve watched countless Westinghouse iGen videos and none have shown be a break-in as clearly as this one. I truly appreciate your effort. One question…did you actually switch to the 5w30 synthetic as the manual suggested? And if so, does this apply to the iGen 2200 also?
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and your kind comments. Yes, I am using 5w30 synthetic oil in both generators now and they are running great.
@ainttakenanyshit
@ainttakenanyshit Жыл бұрын
The engine preparation/breakin shown in this video should be followed for ANY small engine that you want to help have a long life....
@2CabrasLocas
@2CabrasLocas 2 жыл бұрын
Great job! On the generator AND the video.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@TheGregWallace
@TheGregWallace 2 жыл бұрын
Question........Can you give me the link to the magnetic dipstick and hour meter you used? Thank you.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SPZZ8LX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 That particular one isn't currently available on Amazon, but that's the one we ordered.
@TheGregWallace
@TheGregWallace 2 жыл бұрын
@@TwoTiredTeachers what about the magnetic dipstick?
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGregWallace Sorry. I was thinking hour meter. We didn't order it on Amazon, and I don't know what kind or where we got it.
@TheGregWallace
@TheGregWallace 2 жыл бұрын
@@TwoTiredTeachers Thank you.....I will look for something.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGregWallace hope you find what you need.
@JesusRamos-1224
@JesusRamos-1224 2 жыл бұрын
Everything was by the book, the book of good maintenance. Happy to see I am not alone. I have some generators and specially a EX4500 Honda,24 years old, Works better than new.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
WOW! You must keep them in the very best shape!
@JesusRamos-1224
@JesusRamos-1224 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing but the best for my kids, good synthetic oil, and love.@@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
@@JesusRamos-1224 It shows by the age of your Honda.
@rubberdiscoduck
@rubberdiscoduck 3 жыл бұрын
I think you did a great job with the multiple oil changes
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@frankhartman5496
@frankhartman5496 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought two of these. You do the best explanation of how these things work. I'm not a retired teacher yet, but only six more years. You can tell you have an education background based on how you present these videos. They have been so helpful. I noticed you have the magnetic dipstick rather than the cheap plastic one that comes with it. Where did you get this and is there a part number? I want to make sure I buy ones that fit.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
First, thank you for saying Sharon's explanation is clear. I'm sorry, but we don't remember which magnetic dip stick we got.
@frankhartman5496
@frankhartman5496 2 жыл бұрын
Well. . .mine arrived today. I followed your steps and one is working perfectly. The second one started randomly shutting down after the first oil change. Load never got over 50%. I put a call in to tech support and they're supposed to get back to me. Hoping it's something simple.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
@@frankhartman5496 When we contacted Westinghouse, the person with whom we spoke was quite knowledgable, and answered all of our questions. We hope you're as pleased as we were after you speak to a technician.
@armando7257
@armando7257 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the magnet plug??? Thanks
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
We got the magnetic dip stick from Amazon.
@justinr9987
@justinr9987 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, I was looking over several different break in methods and yours seems to be the best way to ensure a long lasting generator. I was wondering if the magnetic dip stick fits the igen2200, if so do you have a link to where you found it as I'm hoping to find one that will work with my model.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure where Sharon bought our magnetic dip stick. She told me she thought the one we bought will fit both the igen2500 and the igen 2200. I have spent some time looking for a dip stick that would work. I've found several on ebay, but I don't know that we paid as much as they are asking -- around $22.
@justinr9987
@justinr9987 2 жыл бұрын
@@TwoTiredTeachers thank you so much, I'll keep an eye out for a deal on one.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
@@justinr9987 We hope you find exactly what you need.
@waynesargent5299
@waynesargent5299 2 жыл бұрын
I purchased a magnetic oil dip stick on Amazon for I think eleven dollars. They tell which gen set it will fit.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
@@waynesargent5299 Good information. Thanks.
@koocho83
@koocho83 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link for that magnetic oil plug? Tia
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
No, and I don't remember the brand of magnetic dip stick we bought. Sorry.
@suesokoloski6644
@suesokoloski6644 3 жыл бұрын
Good advice thank you
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 3 жыл бұрын
You are certainly welcome.
@discoveringlockenest8420
@discoveringlockenest8420 3 жыл бұрын
🤙 Very informative!
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@kayjohns7458
@kayjohns7458 2 жыл бұрын
You gave me the confidence to do this by myself.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
Good for you!
@whosnext2005
@whosnext2005 2 жыл бұрын
Did you run on eco mode when you were breaking it in or all at normal mode?
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
I ran eco, but toggling some would have been a good idea
@whosnext2005
@whosnext2005 2 жыл бұрын
@@TwoTiredTeachers I just got the 2500. Ready to break it in and I like your procedure. Thanks for the info. I'll toggle back and forth for the whole breakin.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
@@whosnext2005 Hope it works as well for yours as it has with ours.
@whosnext2005
@whosnext2005 2 жыл бұрын
@@TwoTiredTeachers how many hours do you have on your 2500 now?
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
@@whosnext2005 We have 43 hours.
@pupcamper58
@pupcamper58 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent information!
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@ryan36226
@ryan36226 2 жыл бұрын
What spark plug do you use? Because they don’t have the one they say in the manual. “RL12Y”
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
When I replaced it on our 2200 I took the old one to Auto Zone and they matched it. It's been working for over a year.
@ryan36226
@ryan36226 2 жыл бұрын
@@TwoTiredTeachers I have a question, when should I add the additive into the spark plug socket again?
@YouLookinAtMe-Bro
@YouLookinAtMe-Bro 2 жыл бұрын
@@ryan36226 No need to after the first time.
@ainttakenanyshit
@ainttakenanyshit Жыл бұрын
NGK (7022) BPR6HS
@waynerlg
@waynerlg 3 жыл бұрын
This is the generator that I’m hoping will run our 13,500 BTU RV air conditioner and maybe the refrigerator and a lightbulb or two….That is probably pushing the limit, but as a senior citizen I am trying to avoid having to lift a heavier generator.🙂
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 3 жыл бұрын
I can't guarantee that it will run it all, but it might. We didn't want one any heavier either.
@mikga45
@mikga45 6 ай бұрын
That's a little over 1 ton a/c and will run at 6 to 7 amps and on start up 9 or 10 amps for a split second. 10 amps at 230 v is 2300 watts. 7 amps at 230v is 1610 watts. The actual run amps will be less that 2500 watts maybe 2100 watts? I would say you would be better off with 3500 watt gen. It can work possible but not good to run a gen over 60% of it's max output for long. When I was at Iraq and Afghanistan everything was ran with generators and they had generator mechanics they went with 60% usage to get the generator running optimal. I don't like running a new generator for 1 hour with no load. First hour is crucial to set the piston rings and with no load it will take longer to set the rings and I feel it would be better to put a load on the gen earlier to set rings and valves. I will . I'm getting a larger gen myself will change oil first time at 5 hours. Non synthetic oil for first oil and non synthetic for first oil change at 5 hours. The first hour I will run it with a light load at maybe 25 % second hour up to 50% vari the load to set piston rings Early and up to the 5 hours will run at less than 50% changing loads at 5 hours I will use the non synthetic oil and run it for a total of 25 to 35 hours before I change to full 5w -30 full synthetic oil. Than 50 hour oil changes from there on out. Marvel mystery oil is not a bad idea to add 1 or 2 teaspoons to spark plug hole if engine is dry then put spark plug back in and pull the cord slowly with switch off 6 to 10 light pulls and before you pull the chord add the motor oil to crankcase first.
@youcanthide004
@youcanthide004 2 ай бұрын
Engine break-in oils are high in zinc to protect engine parts during the break-in period: I use Royal Purple, the brand doesn't really matter. It's just important to get one that's high and zinc. Purpose: Break-in oils help reduce wear and tear on engine parts like the cylinder walls, drive gears, and oil pump parts. This can help maximize the engine's performance and life expectancy. How it works: Zinc additives create a protective film between engine parts to prevent metal-to-metal contact.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the info.
@psychurch
@psychurch 3 ай бұрын
thank you!
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 3 ай бұрын
@@psychurch You are most welcome.
@EnuffsEnuff318
@EnuffsEnuff318 3 жыл бұрын
Dang...I wish I had that funnel for my Honda generators.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 3 жыл бұрын
It does come in handy.
@stoneycarter5546
@stoneycarter5546 6 ай бұрын
Great job !!
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@LadyEdisto
@LadyEdisto 7 ай бұрын
Why not solar?
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 7 ай бұрын
When we bought our generators, we didn't have enough solar to power much. Now, we don't want to drain a lot of the solar by running the AC. We have 8 100 watt panels on the roof, and the batteries to store all the solar we get.
@Czechmate.z
@Czechmate.z 5 ай бұрын
Westinghouse pre runs the generators before shipping them . Splash lube means oil only lubes the engine while its running . Simply pulling the rope dose not do lube anything .
@jeepdog
@jeepdog 2 жыл бұрын
Great break in your generator will last a long time
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers Жыл бұрын
I don't know how I missed your comment, but I am truly sorry. Unless we are traveling, we try to respond within two or three days. Thank you for your encouraging words about the generator. We do appreciate your comment.
@19friday55
@19friday55 3 жыл бұрын
Do use seafoam and fuel stabilizer in the fuel..follow directions.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 3 жыл бұрын
I use ethanol free gas with stabilizer. At the end of the season I store with a can of seafoam
@bobadingo
@bobadingo 2 жыл бұрын
As a automotive engine designer and Builder and Machinist. never EVER make the mistake of putting gasoline or oil directly into the cylinder of a piston reciprocating engine! Cuz you are literally asking to destroy that engine.. .
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your perspective.
@ainttakenanyshit
@ainttakenanyshit Жыл бұрын
MAYBE a few DROPS then pulling through WITHOUT the plug would be my recommendation. TWO TABLESPOONS - hell NO....
@jdskycaster3576
@jdskycaster3576 5 ай бұрын
Two things. The factory runs these so just fill with oil and run it. 2nd, do not run a generator for any period of time without a load. You are not breaking in an engine without a load on it and if you are going to let it just run you need to put some kind of load from the start.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 5 ай бұрын
@@jdskycaster3576 Thanks for the tip.
@trailwatcher5
@trailwatcher5 Жыл бұрын
Another example of a lay person trying to out think the engineers and manufacturers of a product!
@michaelpawelski8444
@michaelpawelski8444 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I'm not going to buy this product. Oil should not look like that after all those oil changes. #Metal shavings...
@MMasedog
@MMasedog 4 ай бұрын
This doesn’t make sense to me… these generators have all been started at the factory… so why are you adding oil to the cylinder before start… it has already been ran. I would think this step could be skipped.
@TwoTiredTeachers
@TwoTiredTeachers 4 ай бұрын
@@MMasedog It's worked well for us.
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