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FIRMAN W02981F 3200/2900 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator (Refurbished)

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Update: This popular deal is still available. The coupon code LABORDAYTWENTY will expire by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on September 4, 2023 and has a limit of 2 uses max.

firmanpowerequipment via eBay has FIRMAN W02981F 3200/2900 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator (Refurbished) on sale for $239.99 when you apply coupon code LABORDAYTWENTY. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Canyon-skier for finding this deal.

Features / Specs:
  • 3200 starting watts and 2900 running watts
  • Power Rating: 2.9 kW
  • Power Source: Gasoline
  • Items Included: User Manual, Quick Reference Guide
  • Year Manufactured: 2021
  • MPN: W02981F
  • Item Length: 23.2 Inches
  • Noise Level: 58dB
  • Type: Inverter Portable Generator
  • Tank Capacity: 1.8
  • Maximum Power: 3.2 kW
  • Assembly Required: No
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Months
  • Item Height: 17.9 Inches
  • Voltage: 120V
  • Application: Construction, Home Backup, Recreation, Tailgating
  • Item Weight: 84lbs
  • Item Width: 17.8 Inches

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Written by jimmytx | Staff
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  • Condition Notes:
    • Per the product page listing: This product has been REFURBISHED to exacting specifications by FIRMAN technicians. Certified to work as new. May have cosmetic blemishes.

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Update: This popular deal is still available. The coupon code LABORDAYTWENTY will expire by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on September 4, 2023 and has a limit of 2 uses max.

firmanpowerequipment via eBay has FIRMAN W02981F 3200/2900 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator (Refurbished) on sale for $239.99 when you apply coupon code LABORDAYTWENTY. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Canyon-skier for finding this deal.

Features / Specs:
  • 3200 starting watts and 2900 running watts
  • Power Rating: 2.9 kW
  • Power Source: Gasoline
  • Items Included: User Manual, Quick Reference Guide
  • Year Manufactured: 2021
  • MPN: W02981F
  • Item Length: 23.2 Inches
  • Noise Level: 58dB
  • Type: Inverter Portable Generator
  • Tank Capacity: 1.8
  • Maximum Power: 3.2 kW
  • Assembly Required: No
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Months
  • Item Height: 17.9 Inches
  • Voltage: 120V
  • Application: Construction, Home Backup, Recreation, Tailgating
  • Item Weight: 84lbs
  • Item Width: 17.8 Inches

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Refer to the forum thread for community discussion of this deal.
  • Condition Notes:
    • Per the product page listing: This product has been REFURBISHED to exacting specifications by FIRMAN technicians. Certified to work as new. May have cosmetic blemishes.

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PatrickR8354
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You might be able to fight legally on medical necessity. For example if you had a CPAP and the HOA tries to fine the generator "keeping you alive", that's a problem.
Rawoffers
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Mine is trash. NOT REFURBISHED, looks HEAVILY USED. Oil leaking in box and scratches and scuffs all over outside of generator with sun faded labels. Looks heavily used or left outside for a long period

Contacted the seller and they were very dismissive. Just said to issue eBay Return. The item weighs almost 100lbs in packaging. They want me to load into my car, drive to a UPS, unload from my car, take my hand truck to get into UPS store for what? A refund of what I paid?

They know 100% they never inspected the item, sent an item that did NOT match their description and was NOT refurbished but instead USED (and / or returned after used and never inspected). This seller should not be trusted and buy definitely at your own risk

I do not think all of the effort to return is anywhere worth us being EVEN. And the seller knows this too which is why they DARE you to do the return process
Rawoffers
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Very similar experience and the customer service response was very telling. Basically daring me to take the time, effort, and breaking my back to return it. For what? To get my original money back? Needs to be a penalty to fraudulent sellers like this. They know these aren't refurbs and they know they don't match their description

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Aug 28, 2023 11:37 PM
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twistrmanAug 28, 2023 11:37 PM
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Quote from jamfed :
I've been looking for a generator about this size for a bit and this is a fantastic deal. I pulled the trigger and bought it. I was at Costco last Friday and the same Firman 3200W was $850, way too much! SHLICK DEEAL indeed.
The one at Costco should be a dual fuel and can run off propane. If this was the duel I wouldn't be here typing and would have already ordered it. You get lower power output with propane but also don't have to risk gumming up the system with leftover fuel etc.

Timely deal as well. We had some storms rip through here last week. We got spared but others are still without power. A tornado went down the highway a few miles from our house.

Edit. They have the dual fuels available in both a 4000w and a 3200w available for 400 with $80 off. The 4000w has electric start too but might not coke with the charger…stupid. So in the end you are paying about $100 more to use propane but still a huge discount from Costco.

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Last edited by twistrman August 31, 2023 at 07:07 AM.
Aug 28, 2023 11:43 PM
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Flyfisher4LifeAug 28, 2023 11:43 PM
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Quote from twistrman :
The one at Costco should be a dual fuel and can run off propane. Of this was the duel I wouldn't be here typing and would have already ordered it.

Timely deal as well. We had some storms rip through here last week. We got spared but others are still without power. A tornado went down the highway a few miles from our house.

Edit. They have the dual fuels available in both a 4000w and a 3200w available for 400 with $80 off.
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Aug 28, 2023 11:44 PM
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08CivicSiAug 28, 2023 11:44 PM
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Killer deal for a smaller inverter gen...
Aug 28, 2023 11:47 PM
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91bottlerocketAug 28, 2023 11:47 PM
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Does this have the intake on the bottom like the smaller one of these?
Aug 28, 2023 11:49 PM
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Flyfisher4LifeAug 28, 2023 11:49 PM
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Bought the one OP had listed, thanks…I think! Basically, when power goes out at my house, want something to plug in refrigerator, electric starter for fireplace, etc. Is this all I need, or other wires/plugs?
Aug 28, 2023 11:49 PM
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twistrmanAug 28, 2023 11:49 PM
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Quote from tctrout :
Link?
Sorry. On my phone. I just looked at the seller.
Aug 28, 2023 11:51 PM
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Flyfisher4LifeAug 28, 2023 11:51 PM
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Quote from twistrman :
Sorry. On my phone. I just looked at the seller.
Saw a bunch and unsure if I need dual fuel. Like I previously posted, just need for an occasional outage and unsure of what I fully need. Any help is appreciated!

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Aug 28, 2023 11:54 PM
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CaleoAug 28, 2023 11:54 PM
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Quote from twistrman :
The one at Costco should be a dual fuel and can run off propane. If this was the duel I wouldn't be here typing and would have already ordered it. You get lower power output with propane but also don't have to risk gumming up the system with leftover fuel etc.

Timely deal as well. We had some storms rip through here last week. We got spared but others are still without power. A tornado went down the highway a few miles from our house.

Edit. They have the dual fuels available in both a 4000w and a 3200w available for 400 with $80 off. The 4000w has electric start too but might not coke with the charger…stupid. So in the end you are paying about $100 more to use propane but still a huge discount from Costco.
Costco has both this one @ $750 and the dual-fuel 3200/4000W one @ $850 online.

I'm fine with a gasoline version, I always just drain and/or run it dry after I'm done using it and plan on storing for an indefinite period.

And yes, I'm in the same boat - I've got power back now, but we had a close call with a tornado Thursday night.

Quote from tctrout :
Saw a bunch and unsure if I need dual fuel. Like I previously posted, just need for an occasional outage and unsure of what I fully need. Any help is appreciated!
See above; if you run it dry you shouldn't ever have a problem with fuel gumming up the works.
Last edited by Caleo August 28, 2023 at 05:03 PM.
Aug 29, 2023 12:01 AM
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hallse7Aug 29, 2023 12:01 AM
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I almost bought this but went for the Firman wh03242 4000 watt duel fuel with electric start inverter generator for $320
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I looked over the manual and haven't found any mention of them being pure sine wave. Can anyone vouch for these handling sensitive electronics?
Aug 29, 2023 12:02 AM
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JakeJ1666Aug 29, 2023 12:02 AM
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Snagged 1. A pretty good deal shipped with the 2 yr warranty. Thanks OP!
Aug 29, 2023 12:02 AM
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hallse7Aug 29, 2023 12:02 AM
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Quote from FlashPilot :
Thanks and repped! I grabbed one for power backup and boon docking.

The FIRMAN W01682F 2000/1600 refurb is also on sale for $200 with that coupon and weighs 54 lbs

For $39 more, this FIRMAN W02981F 3200/2900 weighs 84 lbs, is more powerful and built like a tank.
For $80 more you can get the refurb wh03242 firman 4000/3200.
Aug 29, 2023 12:03 AM
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java568Aug 29, 2023 12:03 AM
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This is a little too small to provide backup power for most homes, no?
Aug 29, 2023 12:06 AM
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Gasman714Aug 29, 2023 12:06 AM
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Dual fuel is a better option.
Last edited by Gasman714 August 28, 2023 at 05:52 PM.
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Aug 29, 2023 12:06 AM
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CaleoAug 29, 2023 12:06 AM
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Quote from java568 :
This is a little too small to provide backup power for most homes, no?
It's enough to back up virtually everything except for 240V stuff e.g. electric stove, central air conditioning, electric water heater..

At 2900 running watts, it shouldn't have a problem powering fridge, furnace blower (for a natural gas furnace like many people have), and a good handful of other circuits in your average house.

Quote from Gasman714 :
Bought this recently at $279 plus tax. There are things that you will need to do after receiving it. Register with Firman, call in to request for the propane hose, regulator and battery charger to be sent. These items are not included with your refurbished even though it shows included in the description. You will also need to purchase some oil for it.

My unit works flawlessly but cosmetic is scratched up and dirty.
This is not a dual fuel unit
Last edited by Caleo August 28, 2023 at 05:10 PM.

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