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expireddrew6666 posted Aug 30, 2023 05:00 PM
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expireddrew6666 posted Aug 30, 2023 05:00 PM
FIRMAN 3200/4000W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter Generator (Refurbished)
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Roughly half of those negative reviews were people not reading the description complaining about accessories not being included or shipping issues. But the other half were people with legit issues of broken parts, DOA, dirty, etc...
I don't think its much to be concerned about . If you figure only 25% of people leave feedback when they have a positive experience and almost 100% leave it when they have bad experience it really doesnt scale out to be that bad for a "refurbished" product.
I also wonder how many of these are costco returns for people who got them for a hurricane, never used it, then returned them or people who only needed it for a day then returned it.
I remember seeing people returning these to costco after a hurricane scare a year or 2 ago and i asked if they would sell me one for a discount lol. I was told they send them right back to the manufacturer.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Generator/comments/15zm9fs/followon_to_my_earlier_question_about_running_a/ [youtube.com]
Just sharing the deal so people are aware it's out there. I purchased this one and don't care other than to spread the word & deal.
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I have a NG hook up on my patio so I'm on the fence between converting this inverter or buying the big Firman T07571 open frame that runs on NG which is on sale for around $550, louder but more power.
For protective cover, you can find many, even Firman brand, around that price.
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Is it some sort of drain for the carb?
Yep carb drain
Is it some sort of drain for the carb?
Is it some sort of drain for the carb?
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How beat up was your exterior? Mine has countless (50+) dings and scrapes. My unit is also very dirty.
Control panel looks good though. There is a lot of an oily material or grease inside my unit. I'm guessing from factory refurbishment maybe.
Can't run it right now due to time constraints but a little worried after seeing the condition of outer cover.
Shipping box was great and packed nicely. Came with battery already installed inside . Manufactured in 2021.
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How beat up was your exterior? Mine has countless (50+) dings and scrapes. My unit is also very dirty.
Control panel looks good though. There is a lot of an oily material or grease inside my unit. I'm guessing from factory refurbishment maybe.
Can't run it right now due to time constraints but a little worried after seeing the condition of outer cover.
Shipping box was great and packed nicely. Came with battery already installed inside . Manufactured in 2021.
https://ibb.co/j4FyWYB
https://ibb.co/52Z9FFT
How beat up was your exterior? Mine has countless (50+) dings and scrapes. My unit is also very dirty.
Control panel looks good though. There is a lot of an oily material or grease inside my unit. I'm guessing from factory refurbishment maybe.
Can't run it right now due to time constraints but a little worried after seeing the condition of outer cover.
Shipping box was great and packed nicely. Came with battery already installed inside . Manufactured in 2021.
https://i.imgur.com/yRIffBu.jpg
The engine runs maybe 3-5 seconds and shuts off. Have tried 2 different tanks.
Will mess some more and then try regular gas.
The engine runs maybe 3-5 seconds and shuts off. Have tried 2 different tanks.
Will mess some more and then try regular gas.
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For protective cover, you can find many, even Firman brand, around that price.
I was looking at other options for use while running and the less expensive ones didn't look like they were worth spending money on and the more expensive ones (e.g., https://www.amazon.com/Coverify-G...6KZ2?th=1) didn't look great either. The ones to buy are $130+, which isn't worth it.
I'll just make my own. Thanks for the tips about a modified deck box or portable greenhouse.
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