If you live in an area like South Texas, where hurricanes and tropical storms are normal, and electricity is lost each and every year during that season, then having a portable generator as a backup power source is a must.
Today we review the Westinghouse 5300 Portable Generator:
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The Westinghouse 5300 Portable Generator, like most generators these days, comes with very detailed instructions on how to turn the generator off and on, that are “stuck” to the generator itself making it easy to locate and use.
Aaron used this generator to run his 5000 BTU Window AC unit, deep freezer, kitchen fridge and freezer, desktop computer, TV, cell, internet, fan, and his fish tank filter. The recommended capacity is to run it at 50% and the manual suggests you will get 12 hours of run time on 4.7 gallons of gas. Aaron ran it over 50% capacity, for a week, and still got about 8 hours on a full tank.
He has had his Westinghouse 5300 Portable Generator a little over a year and has used it twice now and it continues to run great and provide the backup power he needs.
Now let’s go out there and get the job done!
Tools 4 Guys
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEO ON PORTABLE GENERATORS:
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BELOW ARE SOME OTHER ITEMS WE HAVE USED IN OUR PORTABLE GENERATOR SERIES:
Watt Meter
KUMAN KW47-US Electricity Usage Monitor Plug Power Watt Voltage Amps Meter. It is an Amazon Choice, Best Seller, and has over 3,000 reviews with a rating of 4.5 out of 5
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Frigidaire Window - Mounted Room Air Conditioner, 5,000 BTUs - Best for Small Rooms 10’x15’ to 10’x25’
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If you don’t want to worry about “installation” of an air condition unit, a portable option is a great way to go. They are a bit more, but the flexibility and easy to set up process may be worth it.
Portable Air Conditioner
SereneLife SLPAC8 Portable Air Conditioner Home AC Cooling Unit with Built-in Dehumidifier & Fan Modes, Quiet Operation Includes Window Mount Kit, 8,000 BTUs. This AC unit is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon with over 11,000 reviews rating it a 4.4 out of 5.
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Wattage Chart
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TERA Pump Portable Water/Fuel Transfer Battery Pump with Auto Stop
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DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start-Camping Ready, 50 State Approved Dual Fuel Portable Generator-5500 Watt Gas or Propane Powered. Over 5,800 reviews rating it a 4.5 out of 5
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GenTent Generator Running Cover - Universal Kit for Open Frame Generators. This Generator Running Cover is an Amazon’s Choice and has over 1,200 reviews giving it a rating of 4.7 out of 5.
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