Westinghouse Inverter Generator review

[@texabara]

I am from PR 🇵🇷. It went 3hours connected to a small refrigerator as a test, and it performed excellent!

[@LatinDiabetesNutrition]

Saludos, lo recomiendas para correr una nevera regular? Y por cuánto tiempo?

[@texabara]

Latin.Diabetes.Nutrition No conozco de electricidad ni refrigeración. Dicho eso: La adquirí para en caso de apagón prolongado (>2 días) encender mi nevera regular de 2 a tres horas al día para que enfríe y congele y el hielo (envase lleno de agua congelada) luego irlo poniendo en una neverita de playa con la comida y líquidos que vaya usando. No se le debe conectar más nada simultáneamente. Durante el apagón posMaría, congelaba un galón de agua en el colmado de la gasolinera de la esquina, y lo traía (un relevo diario) para mi neverita de playa y así mantuvimos algo de comida por más de un día.... también tenía la reserva de medicina para glaucoma de Mami.

[@shovelhead8]

Inverter is the way to go, if you are running any electronics. Old school generators are good for old school tools and appliances. As soon as the neighbors see lights they may figure out you have a generator. Ice storm 98 up here in Canada there was a few generator thefts, even for generators that were running. Thank you for video.

[@swampfox5329]

Good stuff. I have the Cabela's credit card. We use it for our bills and expenses through the month and then pay it off every month earning points. I earned enough to get a free generator at Cabela's. A Champion brand with the Cabela's name and green paint. Its a 3800/4750 watt. I am now working on getting a dual fuel generator little less than 10K watt, depending on if you use gas or propane. It will be used propane only to avoid gas fouling. Cant argue with free stuff.

[@Solarprofessional]

I've had this generator for over 2 years. It's very dependable and quie It was a lot cheaper than a Honda equivalent.

[@WestinghouseProducts]

Great review! The dogs steal the show. Thanks for buying a Westinghouse generator!

[@prepsolar787]

Excellent product bought one for hurricane maria here in puerto rico put 800 hours on it and it still runs great

[@meauxjeaux431]

I have one and it's a SWEET machine and extremely quiet ! It ran for 13 hours on one tank ! it was on eco mode, but still, I think that's very good. Even though it is small, it runs a 7,000 BTU AC !

[@featheredcoyote5477]

This is the comment I've been searching for. I have a small 5000 but a/c unit and wondered if and how long this could power up and run.

[@meauxjeaux431]

@@featheredcoyote5477 Good question. I didn't run the A/C long, just long enough to see if the generator could handle the load.

[@featheredcoyote5477]

@@meauxjeaux431 oh okay. Well I do appreciate that heads up on the runtime.

[@chrislewis8974]

I just bought one and wanting to run my 8000 btu in room unit, crossing my fingers it will work

[@chrislewis8974]

Update.. so I broke in my unit last night and was able to power my 8000 btu ac unit along with a 24” commercial fan, led strip lights, Milwaukee job site radio and a angle grinder all ran together even on efficiency mode!!

[@judy5545]

Howdy! What do you say about this beauty for a city living person who shares a balcony with 4 other apartments? Sounds noisy to me. Hurricane Irma found us with our pants down and I'm still prepping, almost done. Any suggestions?

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

other than a solar panel and an inverter i dont see how you can get quieter.

[@judy5545]

@@renaissancemarinetv3536 thank you! I'll just have to try this, I will either have very angry neighbors or they will all be sleeping in my bedroom! Much appreciated! 🤗

[@texabara]

tadpole swimming I got this one. I told the Owners Board in my building (walkups) that in an emergency I was going to use it and the board approved it. I live in a first floor with access to "patio". Greetings form PR 🇵🇷!

[@tribulationprepper787]

Non Ethanol gasoline is an ABSOLUTE MUST for any type of small engine which is only occasional used. Ethanol cause water condensation to collect in the fuel and if you don't use your generator, lawnmower, power washer, etc. for a few months or a year, the internals, including the carburetor will corrode. If you use your generator every day, ethanol will be just fine to use. Just make sure to run it out of fuel before storing it.

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

agree! we call it marine gas down here. it is all i put in my mowers and gnerators

[@mikeguzman24]

Should I leave the remaining fuel inside the generator if I won't use it for several weeks?

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

i do, but i also only use marine gas.

[@xKymaticAx]

Ive been running mine 15 hours a day for 5 months on low octane. Only use none ethonal for. Long term pre storage prep just buy a little run it through after the ethenal...

[@prepsolar787]

Excellent product bought one for hurricane maria here in puerto rico put 800 hours on it and still runs great just have to change the oil and clean the air filter like it says on the instructions

[@whosnext2005]

How many hours do you have on it now? How do you know how many hours are in it?

[@mowcowbell]

Tip: Hang onto that empty oil bottle after you've filled the crankcase. Will come in handy for measuring out oil for the next oil change.

[@sjackson99]

That oil bottle has more oil than what's needed. That's why they provide a measuring container. He shows it right after the oil bottle at 3:35 .

[@mowcowbell]

Sorry, my mistake. Most of these generators come with a 350ml bottle of 10w-30 oil, which is just enough to fill the crankcase.

[@Jay0321]

Semper FI Hell Hound!!! Going to get one of these tonight. Thanks for the demo and info.

[@Nomorehandlenames9230]

Only problem I have with mine is that they don’t make gas caps that accommodate extended run-time gas tanks.

[@tribulationprepper787]

RATHER THAN A LOG BOOK for keeping track of run time... A simple to install engine hour meter will let you know, to the tenth of an hour, exactly how long the engine has run and exactly when maintenance is required. Ten bucks on Amazon.

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

that is an outstanding idea! thanks!

[@tomm2812]

Morning. What did it cost? Best

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

with my lowes veterans discount and the tax holiday, i got it for 431. flat.

[@enisag6867]

@@renaissancemarinetv3536 online store called PRCEDO sell them for $74 a piece right now ,Yes I said $74 after shipping,and I don't have veterans discount.

[@jonmckenna8761]

@@enisag6867 Scam city.....

[@Jay0321]

How is this thing holding up Marine?

[@featheredcoyote5477]

Maintenance log book for hours is a fantastic tip. Thanks pal👍Here in Indiana, I don't believe we sell ethanol free fuel. Any recommendations as far as additives to current fuels?

[@rockya.ze.1359]

Are you happy with that? I m waiting the same.

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

i am! still running great. as a matter of fact i finally got hold of one of the parallel cables and will be getting a second one of these generators. turns out those parallel cables are hard to get.

[@fanech14]

Is it dual ?

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

dual fuel? no.

[@fanech14]

Yeah,not intrested if not dual fuel

[@Pokey_PY_Crayola]

Great review/video. Its almost 3 years into it so your warranty is almost up. How do you like it still?

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

still works great. but i run it regularly, and never put anything but marine gas in it

[@Pokey_PY_Crayola]

@@renaissancemarinetv3536 Thats great to hear. Thanks for the response!

[@soctnights]

I like to test my portable generators with a Kil-A-Watt unit so I can check voltage, amps and watts with a load.

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

great idea. might order one

[@mowcowbell]

The only problem with Kil-a-Watt devices is that they are slow to detect big wattage changes (like a AC compressor cycling on).

[@RonniewbNC]

I'm researching portable generators, so I appreciate the time you took to make this video. Very helpful. How has the generator fared since you've had it?

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

DOING GREAT! i run it about once a month with a load. i have had no problems and thinking of getting another just like it.

[@arthur4818]

Amazon’s prime day today they are on sale for $335 this is July 15 2019

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

i dont see that. link?

[@arthur4818]

Renaissance MarineTV I just looked I must have got my order in just in time they are sold out it was while supplies last I got mine for $335

[@meauxjeaux431]

@@arthur4818 That's a damned good price...I guarantee you, that you will love it. It's a sweet little machine. On economy, it will run for 13 hours. I just went through Hurricane Barry, and I kept wanting it to run out of gas , but the damned thing just would not stop. I don't like to store it with gas in it due to the fact that as a generator, it's not in constant use and gas can go bad. I suggest you store it dry until you actually need to use it.

[@cow35f]

I have a smilatr pulsar, but the cost to hook tnem together is about $ 100

[@IIghostu]

Great info. Help me make my choice. (Semper Fi do or die)

[@mattwaters6987]

Great review! Many thanks!

[@azclaimjumper]

ETHANOL-FREE gas laced with SeaFoam is THE ONLY fuel my Honda generator has ever run on. Here is an article I read that resulted in me switching from Sta-Bil: weingartz.com/expert-advice/2017/01/fuel-stabilizers-sta-bil-or-sea-foam/ Sadly, you make no mention that this generator runs almost 80% longer than comparable generators which to me is THE selling point for this generator.

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

You can still zombie box it. Reduces the sound even more! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/enu0i4djZ5hrfpI Generators can be a beacon for bad guys to come steal your generator. Great review.

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

interesting idea. i am playing around with a storage box ideathat can double for a sound deafening cover while in use.

[@dencentco2]

Good informational video!

[@beachbummm69]

My coil just went out, no spark cant find parts..and I found out its made in china by the same people who make harbor freights generators..

[@mso4433]

Unfortunately, the vast majority of generators, even the ones with American-sounding names, are made in China. Most of the manufacturers have a phone number you can call, usually in the western U.S. Mine is in Arizona. They can get those parts to you. Maybe someday we will go back to producing things here. Meanwhile, make friends with the Chinese folks. Good luck!

[@HDHD-tn7bs]

Make sure you're on and off switch has continuity and the coil isn't grounded.

[@troutster4436]

GREAT CONTENT!