DuroMax Portable Home Power Backup Generator Questions Answered Pt. 2

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DuroMax Portable Home Power Backup Generator Questions Answered Pt. 2

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We get a lot of questions when it comes to setting up and running your DuroMax portable generator for home power backup. What type of oil should I use? What happens if I overload my generator? From generator maintenance and hooking up your generator to your home, we're here to answer your questions and make sure you're prepared for when the power goes out.

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@mustangpilot6786 Ай бұрын

A micro air soft start unit will help with the AC amps. I bought one for my 4.5 ton unit and it has made a huge difference. I heard they do wonders with using them with generators.

@DuroMaxPower Ай бұрын

Great advice! Soft Start is always recommended.

@Ledzep17 Жыл бұрын

This is very informative!!!

@DuroMaxPower Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@edwardasher2110 Жыл бұрын

When the Double AC Test was conducted, was the house components also connected to and running or was it just the two Air Conditioners ?

@DuroMaxPower Жыл бұрын

The two Air Conditioners and then normal lights, chargers etc in the house. It will also handle a refrigerator cycling off and on.

@godsamazing2090 8 ай бұрын

Great informative and well put together video! Could I hooked this generator up to an RV?

@DuroMaxPower 8 ай бұрын

Yes you can!

@RDM-346 Жыл бұрын

I have this generator and have tested my whole house the same set up. It has worked great so far. My question is when you exercise the generator does it matter how much load you run? Some say to at least a half load, but I don't want to hook up to house each time, as it it impossible to get a half load without hooking to the house. And how often should I exercise it if I never use gasoline?

@DuroMaxPower Жыл бұрын

Hi @RDM-346 Half-load is recommended per best practices. Another couple of easy ways to place a decent load is to hook up 1 or 2 space heaters since most tend to require over 1000 watts or even an air compressor that will cycle off and on.

@fidelsalazar7464 Ай бұрын

Running a 13000 on gasoline 2 refrigerators, 1 fan and a tv. Fuel last 6 hrs is that normal? Shows a 60 I'm assuming is the load and then shows 240 and the hrs of run time

@DuroMaxPower Ай бұрын

60 should be hertz and the 240 should be voltage? Could you share some more info please?

@zgblundell Жыл бұрын

How can an AC unit and fridge run on a 30amp 120 transfer plug without overloading the generator and possibly tripping the circuit breaker on the generator?

@DuroMaxPower Жыл бұрын

Hi There! The XP13000HXT is a 240v Generator and uses the 14-50R 50A receptacle to connect into the 50 Amp inlet wired into the panel.

@tayofams2471 Ай бұрын

Hello, may i know how many watt DuroMax portable generator will power a house like this one plus two AC units as demonstrated in the video?

@DuroMaxPower Ай бұрын

We would recommend a 13,000 watt or above DuroMax Generator in addition to soft starts installed on the AC units.

@rickymejia48 2 ай бұрын

Hello where can I buy the quick connect fittings and the hose in the Houston area ? Do you know an specific store please advise

@DuroMaxPower 2 ай бұрын

Hello... These are included with the purchase of a DuroMax Tri Fuel Generator. However if needed to purchase, please call us at 844-DUROMAX and we can get you hooked up!

@charlesgerlach7059 Жыл бұрын

we just purchased the 12000 eh. my first one. l saw videos that said. shut your main off, shut off each breaker. then turn the generator on, now turn generator switch on and then power up each breaker. which is the best way

@DuroMaxPower Жыл бұрын

We recommend, turn off the generator main breaker and all the breakers off in the interlock or transfer switch. Start the generator and let the generator warm up for a couple minutes. Then turn the generator main breaker on, then turn on each desired circuit in the interlock or transfer switch, starting with the highest load circuits first. Please note, we recommend pausing after turning each circuit on to see how the generator takes the load before continuing.

@danm400 8 ай бұрын

Yes, as @DuromaxPower says, that is exactly how it should be done.

@raulguajardo1206 5 ай бұрын

I purchased the Duro Star 13000EH last year, and it was running good but now when I apply a heavy load like my AC unit, which it pulls around 30 amps inrush current because I have a soft strart, it starts ramping up and down, and it won't stop till I turn it off. Any ideas please!!!

@DuroMaxPower 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like either the choke is left open or the idle control is on when it should be turned off.

@sabla4life 9 ай бұрын

My 13000EH is not starting unless I use starter fluid and then dies quickly. Battery tested good Drained fuel and put new fuel(ethanol free) Changed spark plug. Checked to see if any wires were burnt up. Nothing See manual light flashes when it starts for just a second. Oil is good. This generator has only been ran a few times to test. I’m at a loss. Just ran a few months ago when I tested it.

@DuroMaxPower 9 ай бұрын

Hi @sabla4life Sounds like it could be a clogged jet in the carb from some debris or the low oil sensor is not allowing the Generator to run (try adding more oil until it reaches the threads on the dipstick). Also - please contact one of our techs at 844-DUROMAX and we are certain we can get your unit running again.

@danm400 8 ай бұрын

I agree on the carb. I recommend using a fuel stabilizer mixed with your gas. Like Sta-Bil. It keeps the fuel fresh and prevents the formation of varnish in the carburetor and fuel system.

@sharpenrightservicesllc 4 ай бұрын

So I have the 13000HTX and I have been running it on just propane so far. I am just running it for 30 minutes every couple of weeks to get it broke in. I am also not putting much of a load on it. Any rough estimate of how much propane this thing burns at lets say 50% load? I would, like to have an idea of how much propane and gasoline I would need to have on hand to run my generator for 3 days?

@DuroMaxPower 2 ай бұрын

We recommend having at least a 100-lb tank on hand for prolonged outages.

@sharpenrightservicesllc 2 ай бұрын

@@DuroMaxPower That's exactly what I have in propane and 10 gallons of gasoline plus what I have in my vehicles. 🙂

@markstricker6295 Жыл бұрын

I bought the dual fuel 12000 watt. I also bought 2 40 lb propane tanks. What do I need to make the connection and use propane as the source?

@DuroMaxPower Жыл бұрын

The propane regulator and hose will be in the box with your Generator for immediate use. No add'l parts needed.

@DELFINJMAP 11 ай бұрын

I just purchased the 13000DX, my question is do i need a whole house surge protector install in my breaker box and a soft start kick in my AC ? Thanks

@DuroMaxPower 11 ай бұрын

Neither are absolutely necessary, however the soft start kit will depend on the LRA of your AC unit.

@danm400 8 ай бұрын

My XP13000EH powers our 5 Ton AC unit, but I added a soft start kit to the AC just to reduce the inrush current when it kicks on. It doesn't load the Gen as hard, and even on regular utility power it would always dim the lights in the house for a second on AC startup, the soft start eliminated that.

@user-ue7dc1ee7p Жыл бұрын

Is there a circuit breaker or fuse on the battery I accidentally grounded it when installing the battery back on after a charge

@DuroMaxPower Жыл бұрын

No there is not a circuit breaker on the battery.

@zestboy1 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to the quick connect and inlet cord and weather box?

@DuroMaxPower Жыл бұрын

Hi There! DuroMax XP5025GC 25-Foot 50 Amp Home Power Backup Cord www.duromaxpower.com/collections/generator-cords/products/duromax-xp5025gc-25-foot-6-gauge-50-amp-generator-power-cord Reliance Controls PBN50 50-Amp Inlet Box www.amazon.com/Reliance-Controls-Corporation-PBN50-Generators/dp/B004HSO1JW/ Century Fuel Products SE-19A 3/4" Quick Disconnect centuryfuelproducts.com/se19a-quick-disconnect

@thomasmeadows256 Жыл бұрын

Break your engine in with regular. Oil. Not synthetic. Don't start using synthetic. Until after the. Break in. The seals will not seal properly. You can switch over to synthetic after the break-in. But I wouldn't recommend it. I research the hell out of this. Always research don't take somebody else's. Word

@DuroMaxPower Жыл бұрын

We love a well educated user! Thank you

@danm400 8 ай бұрын

I agree with using conventional oil for the break-in, but I use full synthetic oil after that in every engine I own, from riding mower to diesel truck to drag race engines. I also research the heck out of it, and I have seen the difference in reduced engine wear. But to each their own.😊

@stephencline1884 Жыл бұрын

So I'm going to have a Twist lock power connector plug installed in either the electric meter or the circuit breaker box before I can use a generator to power my home?

@DuroMaxPower Жыл бұрын

Hi There! Yes, you will need an inlet receptacle installed in line with your panel to feed your home power. This should always be used with an approved interlock kit.

@stephencline1884 Жыл бұрын

@@DuroMaxPower I finally found that out. Two emails to DuroMax no rely. Finally found someone on the web site that was actually helpful. I'll be looking for an electrician to install one. Still beats the $10k plus it costs to buy and install a stand alone whole house standby generator.

@danm400 8 ай бұрын

I recommend having a transfer panel installed on the outside of your home. My breaker panel is in the laundry room. You don't want to have to run the auxiliary power cable from the generator into your house, because you wouldn't be able to close the door.

@stephencline1884 8 ай бұрын

@@danm400 My panel is outside. The electrician Company wanted $200 just to give me an estimate.

@danm400 8 ай бұрын

@@stephencline1884 Wow, for an estimate? What area do you live in? I am in a rural town about an hour North of Dallas, and it was rather pricey for the transfer panel, (close to $1500 total). But that included the box and wiring, and they basically had to run wires from every circuit on my inside breaker box, through a brick wall, to the outside transfer box. And they had to identify every circuit in the house, because the breaker box was so poorly marked. So quite a bit of extra work. Took 2 guys about 4-5 hours to complete.