I bought mine in 2020 for the hurricane season. I got to use it for the first time for the Texas Freeze, again later when we lost power from over 2000 lightning strikes hitting the grid in the Houston area and a few more times. I run it on NG. I installed a Propane Elbow Adapter at the generator 3/8" POL fitting. It is a 3/8" Female Flare Swivel x 3/8" Male Flare (Item # 204163) that I purchased from etrailer. Then I installed the 3/8" Female x 1/2" Male brass adapter there. Now it is easy to store the 1/2" NG hose on top of the tank. I connect power to the panel and am able to use my 4-ton A/C unit. I installed is a Micro-Air EasyStart 368 (4-ton) Soft Starter on the outside unit. My A/C unit now has a Start Peak of 33 to 36 Amps.

I'm super happy with this generator. It's carried us through two power outages in the Houston area that lasted 5 days and 6 days long. The generator has run for over 200hrs at this point. I change the oil even sooner than recommended. I have only run the generator on natural gas. I probably should run some gasoline through it, but never have. I have the ability to connect the generator to my house power panel. The generator has enough power to drive my lights, freezer, refrigerator, small kitchen appliances, a 100gal fish tank, two AC window units, the washer and a 2ton AC condenser and blower. Wish the generator had a wattage reader to know how much load is connected. 👍👍

You just sold it to me! I am going to use it for power tools. Regarding the rusty hardware I always "paint" the bare metal with Teflon grease to keep it looking good . Thanks.

Great video, straight to the point. Job well done!!

Thanks! Decent review. Try brushing on some automotive rust preventive, like Fluid Film or Woolwax on any parts that may experience rust. ALSO: get a MAGNETIC oil dipstick! It will catch all the metal shavings, powder, metal chips in the oil: Genexhaust Magnetic Dipstick - GE-132 -Oil Change Tube - GE-104- will fit Firman

Trying to line up the cable plug with the inlet at night? Take a marker or white-out and make a line on the plug & socket to line up the two before you twist it. Keep battery charged. Install emergency lights that come on when power goes out. Install them where you set up the generator and at the panel. Have an extra spark plug.

lOVE YOUR VIDEOS VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND

The one downside to the included cover - mice love the soft side! Fortunately I caught this before they took up a more permanent residence and wreaked havoc on the wiring!

Have you pulled and cleaned the air filter? I noticed in the large set of instructions, it mentions soaking the air filter in ENGINE OIL and then squeezing it out before putting it back in! That is totally new to me, but this is my first generator. Have you done that procedure or have you just washed with soap&water and let dry in the sun before reinstalling?

I got same generator which saved me and my wife when power went out last winter at -35F. Total harmonic distortion is proportional to the load. That 14% is rated at maximum load so if you dont run it at full capacity this will work for most electronic like what you did. I do got a higher end inverter generator as a backup in case needed.

This video is super helpful.

So in passing saw this review, not a generator guy etc not planning on it but if the 50amp plug in goes though the 30 amp fuse does that mean its not truly a 50 amp providing plug in or producing the 50amps you may need from that socket. Thanks and please anyone let me know curious. Thanks guys great video by the way nicely made.

just bought from costco.....have heard nothing but good things, will put somw wd40 on these parts,,,,,,,,,,good review!

I just bought this model! What preventative should I spray/apply to the rusted areas you mentioned? Thanks

Ive had mine a couple years maybe? Always starts kinda hard finally would not start (have only test ran never needed yet) this time no spark I disconnected the yellow low oil wire still no spark next I disconnected a black wire with black connector and instantly had spark again and fired right up but I dont know WHY ...the one thread suggested black wire goes to a ground diode which I see that NOWHERE in parts list or schematic ...anyone have this issue? Know what part I need? Is it safe to run with it disconnected?

I have the same unit. It was running non-stop for a solid 3 days on natural gas. Loves it! I do find that in really cold weather, it's better to start the generator on regular gas and let it warm up and then switch it over to natural gas.

Corrosion possibly from salt egression while in transit?

If the breaker is 31 amps will it work on a 50amp rv?

Bought this generator on sale at costco in february 2021. AVR died at 15 hours. Run for 5 seconds, no readout and die. Called the Firman service number on the tag and they sent a new one out in about 10 days. Easy to install and fired right up again. June 2021 at 115hrs the second AVR died. Called Firman again and they said they'd send another new AVR. Waited 4 weeks. Contacted again and they said the ticket was made but no one sent the box to the shipping desk. Waited another 4 weeks, still nothing. Contacted them again and they said they didnt have an address on file and that it would be sent immediately. Waited two weeks with nothing and then I returned to costco for a refund. I bought a used Yamaha EF7200DE that needed a carb clean for $700 and have put 600 trouble free hours on it. As a side note, the output ratings on this generator are BS. I run a tire machine and compressor from it. The 10kw Firman would bog down if the compressor kicked in while mounting a mud tire. The 7.2kw yamaha has never bogged even when adding an electric heater in the trailer.

Good review

We have a 65 inch tv, a refigerator, a satellite reciever box, 1 cell phone charging. On 5 gallons of propane . Can you give me an appoximate of how long that will generate power? Thank you.

I had to fabricate a new frame out of square tube because the frame on me is al corroded. I looks funny but it works, aslo I bought it at costco on 2020 and it's been in my service truck since

How long will generator run on a 20lbs of propane gas?

If you check other Generators the THD out puts are 25% or higher this having 11% to 14% on a full load is decent. Not all of us have $2500 or more for a generator that puts out 6% THD or lower.

Do i need to hook up a regulator to run on natural gas? Thanks

I was concerned about the THD at first. Then I started researching other brands like duromaxx, Generac and they all have 11-20 THD. I read and was told all modern electronics can handle it unless you have electronics from the 70s.

Just bought mine in 2024. Mine would not start in the choke position but fires up immediately if i st the choke half way.

The rust can be caused by humidity even in an enclosed area

Please note, regular generators can damage in a long run your AC compresor!! Regular generators produce electical distortion THD above normal safety for sensitive equipment. Get a mini split AC system 110 volt and inverter generator instead! Inverter generators are 5% THD, while regular generators are above 23%. Make sure to avoid wet conditions, keep the generator above wet surfaces!! Never refuel when engine is running wait until is cool!! This is what I did in an Emergency situation..

Is it loud

how does 31.25 amp translates into 7,500 watt?

So comprehensive review with “ engine with ONE hour of run time”

I bought one last year and have run it twice. Both times it's been a bitch to start, i mean 20 minutes to get it going. Not really happy with it. No one wants to mess with their engine when the lights go out. I haven't had to use it for power outage yet. just came on here to see if anyone else had starting problems. Been using propane.

You get what you paid for! Buy once cry once!

Or they didn’t put any oil in it

Use non ethanol gas

You’ll get rust. Unless you store it in a humidity controlled environment, you’ll get rust

Agreed! The THD is a complete deal killer. Terrible...

More watts more noise.

Electric starter wont work brand new out of the box!

Cheap Materials . So they can sale them chieaper but this make the Product No worth it