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expiredCanyon-skier posted Aug 28, 2023 02:06 PM

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
  • About this Deal:
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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
74 Posts
28 Reputation
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
74 Posts
28 Reputation
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 29, 2023 05:51 PM
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08CivicSiAug 29, 2023 05:51 PM
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Quote from seewyte :
Straight from the manufacturer:
https://firmanpowerequipment.com/...ts/wh03242
It doesn't use special oil. Just use what the manual suggest and get a funnel at Walmart.
Aug 29, 2023 06:18 PM
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GidaeanAug 29, 2023 06:18 PM
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Quote from java568 :
Is the 4K a better deal for home backup even if you never plan to use propane?

Any thoughts on the T07571F @ $550?
As others stated, you can store propane much, much easier than gasoline. It's more stable. It also gives you a lot more capacity for refrigerators, home furnace and hood fans, etc., so you can be running the quieter idle mode and not working the generator as hard.

I too wanted tri-fuel BUT there are downsides to the T07571F:
https://bestgenerator.review/firm...eview-old/

Weight: 212 Pounds (vs 90lbs for 4000W)
Noise Level: 78 dBA (vs 57 dbA for 4000W)

So it weighs over 2x as much, and it's 100x as loud (it will sound 4x as loud to a human ear, so like a loud movie theater vs a normal conversation).
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Aug 29, 2023 06:23 PM
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sircomferenceAug 29, 2023 06:23 PM
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Not bad, but if you're looking for dual fuel, it's only 352$ total, 52$ more that includes tax and 4000w with a 192cc engine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/31464463...media=COPY
Last edited by sircomference August 30, 2023 at 05:00 PM.
Aug 29, 2023 06:28 PM
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ClappinCheexAug 29, 2023 06:28 PM
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Quote from sircomference :
Not had but if your looking for dual fuel it's only 100$ more.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/31464463...media=COPY
https://www.ebay.com/itm/31396556...media=COPY

Do you know why this model is the same price with them but less power
Aug 29, 2023 06:34 PM
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ClappinCheexAug 29, 2023 06:34 PM
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Quote from qblunt :
Is the smaller one or the bigger one(FIRMAN WH03242F 4000W) enough to startup and run two fridges on power up? If power goes out, Id like to run both my fridges and my internet and some lights etc.. One fridge is a new 2022 Whirlpool and the other is a 1980's old school fridge in my garage.

Thanks
I had two fridges going with my wifi router and a lamp on a 2000w sportsman with no issues so I think you'd be safe either way.
Aug 29, 2023 06:37 PM
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timbertopAug 29, 2023 06:37 PM
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Quote from Caleo :
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; if you run it dry you shouldn't ever have a problem with fuel gumming up the works.
Not according to the manual especially if using ethanol fuel. Extended storage requires draining the tank fuel lines and carburetor bowl. Only yesterday I ran a Firman dry to put up for storage. There was still fuel in the tank lines carburetor. It only takes a couple of minutes to drain the petcock sediment bowl and the rest. Air dry. Close the exhaust and intake valves by rotating the engine to TDC to keep the cylinder from rusting. Only a tiny amount of tank rust is enough to restrict fuel flow and cause fuel starvation. The fuel passageways in these engines are tiny.

Quote from NateRules :
...Should I be adding Stabil to the gas beforehand so that any gas left in my generator will last longer? Or just when it is sitting for a while? Also, I need a gas can and there seem to be a few different styles. What's everyone's favorite? I'm thinking Jerry can.
See above if you will not be using it for 2 months or more. I always drain and dry the entire fuel system after use since it is so easy to do. Avoid the gum, varnish, corrosion an tank rust completely.

Gas can: Metal cans attract moisture from condensation. This causes ethanol fuel to go bad very quickly. Adding yellow Stabil 360 to the plastic fuel can when you buy gas is a good idea if you won't be using it all right away.
Aug 29, 2023 07:37 PM
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impulse922Aug 29, 2023 07:37 PM
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Can anyone comment on the quality of the "refurbs" from when they went on sale last time?

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Aug 29, 2023 08:22 PM
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FantasticSink6866Aug 29, 2023 08:22 PM
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Quote from twistrman :
Lansing MI area? Are we neighbors šŸ˜‚

I switched all of my yard equipment to electric so I rarely have gas on hand now. I can totally go get some but I usually have a propane tank around and would get me started if power went out in the winter and the roads were crap etc. easy to keep a tank on hand, costs $15-20. Stores easier than gas. Etc.
Lmao, we are neighbors. I live in lansing and is why I'm also here looking for a generator šŸ¤£
Aug 29, 2023 09:58 PM
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KersmakaAug 29, 2023 09:58 PM
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Quote from FantasticSink6866 :
Lmao, we are neighbors. I live in lansing and is why I'm also here looking for a generator šŸ¤£
Same, Lansing, MI also checking in! Bought the Predator 3500 on 8/25/23 for $593 out the door and returned it today. Picked up the 4000w Firman for $340. Saved $250 and got a little better specs. Slick deal!
Aug 29, 2023 09:59 PM
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bazza36Aug 29, 2023 09:59 PM
518 Posts
Quote from impulse922 :
Can anyone comment on the quality of the "refurbs" from when they went on sale last time?
I do not know first hand, but last time some reported getting in almost new condition, and 1 or 2 got totally beaten up.
Aug 29, 2023 10:15 PM
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rijonesAug 29, 2023 10:15 PM
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Quote from arogulin :
The description from the seller says "THE ONLY ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH THIS CERTIFIED REFURBISHED GENERATOR ARE THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND LPG HOSE WITH REGULATOR.". Does anybody have Amazon links on the missing accessories, like the oil, the funnel and the rest?
FYI, there is no LPG hose for this model since its not duel fuel. Perhaps you were looking at a different model? Regardless, other than adding your own gas and oil (10W-30 or 5W-30) and using your own extension cord, there shouldn't be any other accessories. It's not parallel capable, so you don't need to parallel cable and it's not electric start so it won't come with a battery or clamps. I've purchased multiple generators, there's not much to them. Just make sure you break it in properly and follow the maintenance schedule, as well as exercise it regularly, and you're good to go!
Aug 29, 2023 10:19 PM
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08CivicSiAug 29, 2023 10:19 PM
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Quote from rijones :
FYI, there is no LPG hose for this model since its not duel fuel. Perhaps you were looking at a different model? Regardless, other than adding your own gas and oil (10W-30 or 5W-30) and using your own extension cord, there shouldn't be any other accessories. It's not parallel capable, so you don't need to parallel cable and it's not electric start so it won't come with a battery or clamps. I've purchased multiple generators, there's not much to them. Just make sure you break it in properly and follow the maintenance schedule, as well as exercise it regularly, and you're good to go!
The model in this deal is definitely parallel capable fyi, but the cable has to be purchased separately anyway.
Aug 29, 2023 11:02 PM
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earnalivingAug 29, 2023 11:02 PM
137 Posts
WH02942, dual fuel version is only $80 bucks more. Worth it IMO.
Aug 29, 2023 11:10 PM
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NinetysixAug 29, 2023 11:10 PM
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Any magnetic dipstick that would work on this? I want to break it in and get all the small magnetic shavings.

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Aug 29, 2023 11:13 PM
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dplaneAug 29, 2023 11:13 PM
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Ordered the WH03242F 4000w one for home power outages. Maybe overkill for my use but for the price of 343 seems like a no brainer. Anyone have experience hooking those up to their home using an interlock?

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