expired Posted by JunoDialUp • Oct 19, 2022
Oct 19, 2022 6:30 PM
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Item 1 of 5
expired Posted by JunoDialUp • Oct 19, 2022
Oct 19, 2022 6:30 PM
FIRMAN W01682F 2000/1600 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator - Refurbished 840876116821 | eBay $240
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Multiple reviews from ebay say the refurbed firman generators do not come with the accessories. (Oil, oil funnel, spark plug wrench, parallel cables)
This generator has the air intake on the bottom of the unit. Other reviews say because of this, the air intake for the engine sucks up sand and debris from the ground.
Some reviews say it can't handle over 1000w without shutting down. Others say it can handle the rated 1600w.
Reviews range from getting a unit that is almost new, to units that are heavily used and partially broken.
Looks like a gamble. I'm passing on this.
yeah too marginal watt wise unless you just want a tailgate gen.2300 gives you bit more headroom for 1 larger device + 1 small or 2 medium peak loads,etc. 100 bucks more , pulsar wen, ai power etc you can get 2200 ish, auto fuel shutoff or some combination thereof.
Multiple reviews from ebay say the refurbed firman generators do not come with the accessories. (Oil, oil funnel, spark plug wrench, parallel cables)
This generator has the air intake on the bottom of the unit. Other reviews say because of this, the air intake for the engine sucks up sand and debris from the ground.
Some reviews say it can't handle over 1000w without shutting down. Others say it can handle the rated 1600w.
Reviews range from getting a unit that is almost new, to units that are heavily used and partially broken.
Looks like a gamble. I'm passing on this.
I have this one. Got it at Costco. If this refurb performs like it it's great. Using a jumper on my transfer switch I can power all 120v devices in my 2700sqft home but have to choose one high draw device at a time. So either fridge OR gas heater upstairs. Not ideal but very manageable for how great this is on gas compared to the big 7-8k ones.
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A lot of other dual fuel generators don't require a battery to use propane.
Editing to say: I have been thinking a lot about both of these generators for 2 days. The price is right and the features are there. Which has almost pushed me to buying either of them. I just can't do it. Too many negative signs.
If you get functioning generators - Awesome! If not, it looks like a potentially huge headache might be in your future.
It has been my experience that good companies refurbish products to almost new condition and usually include original new accessories with the refurbished product. If accessories are not included, good companies explicitly state the missing items when buying the refurbished product. These listings state what is included, but not the missing items that would have come if bought new.
Multiple people report getting generators that are filthy and don't work. Multiple people report issues with lack of service centers for Firman generators if warranty work needs to be completed. Multiple people report poor customer service. Multiple people in reviews point out the design flaws of these generators compared to similar models from other manufacturers.
Good companies usually don't have a 93% ebay rating. (which is pretty bad)
Good companies don't usually have an "F" BBB rating
Because of all this, I personally can't pull the trigger on buying these generators even when the price is very attractive. If you are buying a generator, you need it to work and work well.
Seems like a risky product from a risky company. I wish good luck to those that get them.
A lot of other dual fuel generators don't require a battery to use propane.
Editing to say: I have been thinking a lot about both of these generators for 2 days. The price is right and the features are there. Which has almost pushed me to buying either of them. I just can't do it. Too many negative signs.
If you get functioning generators - Awesome! If not, it looks like a potentially huge headache might be in your future.
It has been my experience that good companies refurbish products to almost new condition and usually include original new accessories with the refurbished product. If accessories are not included, good companies explicitly state the missing items when buying the refurbished product. These listings state what is included, but not the missing items that would have come if bought new.
Multiple people report getting generators that are filthy and don't work. Multiple people report issues with lack of service centers for Firman generators if warranty work needs to be completed. Multiple people report poor customer service. Multiple people in reviews point out the design flaws of these generators compared to similar models from other manufacturers.
Good companies usually don't have a 93% ebay rating. (which is pretty bad)
Good companies don't usually have an "F" BBB rating
Because of all this, I personally can't pull the trigger on buying these generators even when the price is very attractive. If you are buying a generator, you need it to work and work well.
Seems like a risky product from a risky company. I wish good luck to those that get them.
Plugs that bridge the two hot legs on a 30amp 240V twist lock. You have to have an interlock and shut off most of your 240V breakers.
I ran my 13 year old Yamaha 2800 inverter 18-20 hours on a propane tank during and After Ian. I have a tankless gas heater and stove so we had lights and everything else but AC
Glad you got one!