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Feb 28, 2022 8:28 PM

Costco Members: Firman 3200W Running / 4000W Peak Dual Fuel Inverter Generator

$600

$850

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(In-Warehouse)at Costco Wholesale
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Firman 3200W Running / 4000W Peak Dual Fuel Inverter Generator for $599.99. Price is valid for In-Warehouse purchase only [store locator].

Note, availability for in-store purchase may vary by location. You may also purchase online for $649.99 with free shipping.

Thanks to Community Member hondaman82 for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Runs on Gasoline or Propane Fuel
  • Electric & Recoil Start
  • Noise Level: 57 Decibel
  • 9 Hour Run Time
  • CO Alert System (Carbon Monoxide Warning and Shutdown)
  • 5.5″ Heavy Duty Wheels and Folding Handle
  • 3 year warranty

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Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through April 3, 2022 or while supplies last.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on limited reviews.
    • See forum thread for additional discussion/ideas.
  • About this store:
    • Costco Wholesale Return Policy may be found here

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Firman 3200W Running / 4000W Peak Dual Fuel Inverter Generator for $599.99. Price is valid for In-Warehouse purchase only [store locator].

Note, availability for in-store purchase may vary by location. You may also purchase online for $649.99 with free shipping.

Thanks to Community Member hondaman82 for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Runs on Gasoline or Propane Fuel
  • Electric & Recoil Start
  • Noise Level: 57 Decibel
  • 9 Hour Run Time
  • CO Alert System (Carbon Monoxide Warning and Shutdown)
  • 5.5″ Heavy Duty Wheels and Folding Handle
  • 3 year warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through April 3, 2022 or while supplies last.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on limited reviews.
    • See forum thread for additional discussion/ideas.
  • About this store:
    • Costco Wholesale Return Policy may be found here

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Mar 1, 2022 2:29 AM
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deeznutz206Mar 1, 2022 2:29 AM
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Excellent price for a dual fuel inverter generator. If I didn't already have the Wen 3800 I would jump on this.
Mar 1, 2022 2:34 AM
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hiwassMar 1, 2022 2:34 AM
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Can I buy this now and have it shipped home then go to Costco on 3/9 to "price match " without having to haul it to the store?
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Mar 1, 2022 2:52 AM
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DrGwatMar 1, 2022 2:52 AM
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Quote from hiwass View quoted comment :
Can I buy this now and have it shipped home then go to Costco on 3/9 to "price match " without having to haul it to the store?
Looks like online sale price will be 649 and in-store sale price will be 599.
Mar 1, 2022 2:53 AM
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MyBallsItchMar 1, 2022 2:53 AM
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Quote from ItsABingo View quoted comment :
I have a transfer switch with a 50amp twist lock connection. I could get the bigger firman for $799 but it's not an inverter and I'm worried it won't work well for some electronics.

Alternatively I could get two of these and a parallel cable and a 30amp to 50amp cable. This sounds like a pain and I'm not sure if this can even be made to run in parallel since I'd need the 30amp outlet to run to the horse.

Thoughts?
Most horses don't run on electricity or have plug in sockets, are you sure that's a socket?
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Mar 1, 2022 2:56 AM
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SlickDitMar 1, 2022 2:56 AM
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Probably can't buy online and have price adjusted in-store when the sale starts, right?
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Mar 1, 2022 3:13 AM
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hanwuji319Mar 1, 2022 3:13 AM
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Quote from checcles View quoted comment :
That or this? https://www.samsclub.com/p/wgen53...ance.rr0_2
Costco one is inverter generator and quite different from that one
Last edited by hanwuji319 February 28, 2022 at 07:22 PM.
Mar 1, 2022 4:06 AM
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sasikiMar 1, 2022 4:06 AM
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Quote from doema View quoted comment :
can someone comment approximately how long you can run the generator with a full propane tank, assuming use is to power refrigerator and occasional microwave during power outage?
A 20lb bottle will net 15 hours, and a 30lb bottle about 24 hours. the refill bottles at Walmart and etc aren't filled to the full capacity. Get your own bottles and have them filled at your local propane filling station.
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Mar 1, 2022 5:03 AM
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sequoia464Mar 1, 2022 5:03 AM
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Quote from buyingdeals View quoted comment :
I have a Westinghouse and absolutely love it. It's worth a look.
The Firman is rated at 57 decibels, the Westinghouse that was referenced is 68. This is quite a substantial difference as decibels aren't measured linearly but logarithmically.

Not saying the Westinghouse isn't a decent unit - it may or may not be. My comment was on the difference in noise that the two make. Each have their uses, I just hope someone doesn't buy any brand of noisy open frame generator and take it into a forest or campground and force their neighbors to listen to it.

Unfortunately some will.
Mar 1, 2022 8:01 AM
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Mar 1, 2022 11:43 AM
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WickedcarnyMar 1, 2022 11:43 AM
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Quote from dj12gauge View quoted comment :
Ive been kicking around the idea of selling my current generator and buying this and this just made the decision for me

Storing gasoline in my hot south Florida garage makes me nervous, propane is much safer
If it's hot enough for gasoline to self combust you probably have worse issues to deal with.

A propane tank in extreme heat could explode due to pressure in the tank....
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Mar 1, 2022 12:44 PM
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ZeeqcorpMar 1, 2022 12:44 PM
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This or the Wen that was recently posted?
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Mar 1, 2022 12:58 PM
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DrSandbagsMar 1, 2022 12:58 PM
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Man, as prices of other stuff have only risen, prices for all types of generators have really come down in the past 5-6 years.
Mar 1, 2022 1:04 PM
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dagaduMar 1, 2022 1:04 PM
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Quote from SlickDit View quoted comment :
Probably can't buy online and have price adjusted in-store when the sale starts, right?
Quote from hiwass View quoted comment :
Can I buy this now and have it shipped home then go to Costco on 3/9 to "price match " without having to haul it to the store?
You'll have to do return and grab the one one the floor since they have different price due to shipping. You can pm thru chat for online price.
Mar 1, 2022 1:33 PM
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PlectonemaMar 1, 2022 1:33 PM
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Quote from DrSandbags View quoted comment :
Man, as prices of other stuff have only risen, prices for all types of generators have really come down in the past 5-6 years.
It is because now is not the season yet.
But this model is definitely a better one comparing the ones sold previously in Costco
Firman WH09242 $699 (2900W/3200W) posted in 9/2021
If I hadn't already gotten Champion 200977 in the hurricane season, I would jump on this.

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Mar 1, 2022 3:25 PM
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pjb1988Mar 1, 2022 3:25 PM
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I bought this when it was not on sale and had constant problems trying to run it on LP, it worked fine with gasoline, but that's not what I bought it for. I returned it for a similar dual fuel champion which has been absolutely flawless, and has never had a single drop of gasoline it it. Also, the spark plug broke while driving down a washboard road with this firman, but that's not necessarily firman's fault.

At the time I paid $800 for this and then $950 for the champion. At this price I would probably have returned my unit and tried a second one, but at the time I was glad to spend $150 more the the champion. I have since plumbed the LP fittings for quick connects which I run to my travel trailer's LP line. I then have a 25 ft hose that I run to the generator for when I am boondocking.
Last edited by pjb1988 March 1, 2022 at 07:32 AM.

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