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Costco Members: Firman 1600W/ 2000W Peak Gasoline Inverter Generator Expired

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Firman 1600W / 2000W Peak Gasoline Inverter Generator (W01682) for $339.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member eecs for finding this deal.

Product Features:
  • Whisper Quiet at 54dB
  • L5-30P to TT-30R Adapter (Ready for RV Hook Up)
  • USB Outlet, L530R and 520R
  • 0.9 Gallon Tank, Up to 9 Hours Run Time
  • 2 Parallel Cables, Ready to Pair w/Other FIRMAN Inverters Double Your Power
  • 5-20R 20A-120V Receptacle
  • L5-30R 30A-120V Twist Lock Receptacle
  • L5-30P to TT-30R 30A-120V Adapter
  • USB Outlet 2.1A-5V

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Features:
  • Whisper Quiet at 54dB
  • L5-30P to TT-30R Adapter (Ready for RV Hook Up)
  • USB Outlet, L530R and 520R
  • 0.9 Gallon Tank, Up to 9 Hours Run Time
  • 2 Parallel Cables, Ready to Pair w/Other FIRMAN Inverters Double Your Power
$150 manufacturer's savings is valid 8/19/23 through 9/3/23. While supplies last. Limit 5 per member.
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Bought two of these when there was a refurbished deal on ebay for $250 each. They support a paralell cable system that lets you combine their power to run at 3200-3600w continuous load. They run very quiet and sip gas and I was able to power my ancient 1993 RV's a/c off both of them combined. During the winter I plan on just running one of them for the 700w heater I use. I thought about getting the 3200/4000w unit but it weighs like 110lbs and each of these guys weigh just 60lbs or so and use half the gas so to me it made more sense to get two of them to give me more flexibility with how I use them.

Only thing of note is the intake is on the underside of the unit so you should place them on a pad or wooden board clear of dirt/debris if you don't want to have to clean the filter all the time. All of the bad reviews have to do with people not taking care of them and using them in dusty / sandy environments.
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That refurb deal a week or so a go was a steal. Looks brand new
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It burns gasoline, dude. No.
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AquaRain2481
08-25-2023 at 09:42 AM.
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That refurb deal a week or so a go was a steal. Looks brand new
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MellowDolphin410
08-25-2023 at 10:18 AM.
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Is dual fuel that helpful of a feature for generators? I don't expect to use mine besides outages.
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Gasman714
08-25-2023 at 10:28 AM.
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Quote from MellowDolphin410 :
Is dual fuel that helpful of a feature for generators? I don't expect to use mine besides outages.

Highly recommend that you you use propane on your dual fuel generator as a power back up device.
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shura
08-25-2023 at 11:02 AM.
08-25-2023 at 11:02 AM.
intend to daisy chain them in stead of a larger one for whole house
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08-25-2023 at 11:12 AM.

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Bought two of these when there was a refurbished deal on ebay for $250 each. They support a paralell cable system that lets you combine their power to run at 3200-3600w continuous load. They run very quiet and sip gas and I was able to power my ancient 1993 RV's a/c off both of them combined. During the winter I plan on just running one of them for the 700w heater I use. I thought about getting the 3200/4000w unit but it weighs like 110lbs and each of these guys weigh just 60lbs or so and use half the gas so to me it made more sense to get two of them to give me more flexibility with how I use them.

Only thing of note is the intake is on the underside of the unit so you should place them on a pad or wooden board clear of dirt/debris if you don't want to have to clean the filter all the time. All of the bad reviews have to do with people not taking care of them and using them in dusty / sandy environments.
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08-25-2023 at 11:27 AM.
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Quote from Shaeet :
Bought two of these when there was a refurbished deal on ebay for $250 each. They support a paralell cable system that lets you combine their power to run at 3200-3600w continuous load. They run very quiet and sip gas and I was able to power my ancient 1993 RV's a/c off both of them combined. During the winter I plan on just running one of them for the 700w heater I use. I thought about getting the 3200/4000w unit but it weighs like 110lbs and each of these guys weigh just 60lbs or so and use half the gas so to me it made more sense to get two of them to give me more flexibility with how I use them.

Only thing of note is the intake is on the underside of the unit so you should place them on a pad or wooden board clear of dirt/debris if you don't want to have to clean the filter all the time. All of the bad reviews have to do with people not taking care of them and using them in dusty / sandy environments.
that's kinda a dealbreaker tho for someone like me whose primary use is tailgating. the lot is grass. I don't want to have to worry about a poorly-designed air intake for a generator.
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I bought this new a couple years ago in warehouse. It worked well for my rv. Obviously for the lights and fridge, not enough to run the microwave or the AC. Beware: the intake is one of the lower points inside, and there's no air filter. The intake looks like an air box that would house a filter, but it's empty inside. It's now a paperweight in the garage, it sucks air ( and dirt/debris) from the bottom of the unit right into the carb.
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house0md
08-25-2023 at 03:24 PM.
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Quote from Shaeet :
Bought two of these when there was a refurbished deal on ebay for $250 each. They support a paralell cable system that lets you combine their power to run at 3200-3600w continuous load. They run very quiet and sip gas and I was able to power my ancient 1993 RV's a/c off both of them combined. During the winter I plan on just running one of them for the 700w heater I use. I thought about getting the 3200/4000w unit but it weighs like 110lbs and each of these guys weigh just 60lbs or so and use half the gas so to me it made more sense to get two of them to give me more flexibility with how I use them.

Only thing of note is the intake is on the underside of the unit so you should place them on a pad or wooden board clear of dirt/debris if you don't want to have to clean the filter all the time. All of the bad reviews have to do with people not taking care of them and using them in dusty / sandy environments.
Is this the one?
FIRMAN W02981F 3200/2900 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator - Refurbished
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313964158621
its for $299 right now.
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08-25-2023 at 04:33 PM.
08-25-2023 at 04:33 PM.
Quote from Shaeet :
Bought two of these when there was a refurbished deal on ebay for $250 each. They support a paralell cable system that lets you combine their power to run at 3200-3600w continuous load. They run very quiet and sip gas and I was able to power my ancient 1993 RV's a/c off both of them combined. During the winter I plan on just running one of them for the 700w heater I use. I thought about getting the 3200/4000w unit but it weighs like 110lbs and each of these guys weigh just 60lbs or so and use half the gas so to me it made more sense to get two of them to give me more flexibility with how I use them.

Only thing of note is the intake is on the underside of the unit so you should place them on a pad or wooden board clear of dirt/debris if you don't want to have to clean the filter all the time. All of the bad reviews have to do with people not taking care of them and using them in dusty / sandy environments.

Wow, wish i would have read more during that deal. Would have for sure bought 2

thanks for the info
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jdshumate
08-25-2023 at 07:26 PM.
08-25-2023 at 07:26 PM.
Do not buy this. Quality is ok but the noise is one of the loudest inverter gens and the air intake on the bottom is a complete fail. If you still want to buy one they go on eBay sale refurbed for 200.

I own one and also the TRI fuel conversional gen.
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Caleo
08-26-2023 at 07:49 PM.
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Can this be placed inside the house?
It burns gasoline, dude. No.
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roth1197
08-26-2023 at 07:54 PM.
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Any idea if one of these can run a sump pump by itself?
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