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Nov 23, 2023 9:15 AM

12,000-Watt DuroMax Dual Fuel Portable Generator w/ Electric Start & CO Alert

$849

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Amazon has 12,000-Watt DuroMax Dual Fuel Portable Generator w/ Electric Start & CO Alert (XP12000HX) for $849. Shipping is free.

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  • All-new control center with a digital multimeter, push-button start, and a front-facing fuel interface allowing you to change your fuel type in seconds. The digital multimeter displays voltage, frequency, total hours run, and hours until the recommended maintenance
  • This generator runs on gasoline or propane, giving you the freedom and flexibility of fuel choice
  • Equipped with DuroMax "CO Alert Technology" that will automatically shut down the generator if an unsafe level of carbon monoxide is detected
  • Built using a powerful 460cc OHV DuroMax engine and features ALL COPPER WINDINGS designed to make your generator last for years
  • The fully loaded power panel includes four 120V GFCI household outlets, one 120V 30AMP outlet, one 120/240V 30AMP twist-lock outlet, and a heavy-duty 120/240V 50AMP outlet making it transfer switch ready.

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Amazon has 12,000-Watt DuroMax Dual Fuel Portable Generator w/ Electric Start & CO Alert (XP12000HX) for $849. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter gaamn114 for sharing this deal.

Product Information:
  • All-new control center with a digital multimeter, push-button start, and a front-facing fuel interface allowing you to change your fuel type in seconds. The digital multimeter displays voltage, frequency, total hours run, and hours until the recommended maintenance
  • This generator runs on gasoline or propane, giving you the freedom and flexibility of fuel choice
  • Equipped with DuroMax "CO Alert Technology" that will automatically shut down the generator if an unsafe level of carbon monoxide is detected
  • Built using a powerful 460cc OHV DuroMax engine and features ALL COPPER WINDINGS designed to make your generator last for years
  • The fully loaded power panel includes four 120V GFCI household outlets, one 120V 30AMP outlet, one 120/240V 30AMP twist-lock outlet, and a heavy-duty 120/240V 50AMP outlet making it transfer switch ready.

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oxfletch
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I have this generator. Runs fine, but the output is so dirty the refrigerator refuses to run off it, and both UPSes (different brands) refuse to charge off it
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caldog101
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Also this thing is CRAZY loud.
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MaroonPocket778
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Also over a gallon per hour. 2 day outage would need like 36 gallons of fuel....
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Nov 23, 2023 11:32 AM
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I have this generator. Runs fine, but the output is so dirty the refrigerator refuses to run off it, and both UPSes (different brands) refuse to charge off it
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Also this thing is CRAZY loud.
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Nov 23, 2023 12:27 PM
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Also over a gallon per hour. 2 day outage would need like 36 gallons of fuel....
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Generator Bible summary

THE BOTTOM LINE

STRENGTHS:
In the expected price range
Dual Fuel
CO Alert technology
Several accessories included
GFCI Outlets
4 different AC outlet types
Electric start

AVERAGE SPECS:
Acceptable noise (74 dBA)
Decent run time

WEAKNESSES:
No remote start
On the heavy side (230 lbs)
Low fuel efficiency
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Nov 23, 2023 12:47 PM
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hosserNov 23, 2023 12:47 PM
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Quote from oxfletch View quoted comment :
I have this generator. Runs fine, but the output is so dirty the refrigerator refuses to run off it, and both UPSes (different brands) refuse to charge off it
Weird. I have the 10k Watt version and it runs all 3 of my refrigerators along with my heat pump. I figured my heat pump would be squirrelly with the gen but it worked fine.
Nov 23, 2023 1:52 PM
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michigan1013Nov 23, 2023 1:52 PM
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Weird. I have the 10k Watt version and it runs all 3 of my refrigerators along with my heat pump. I figured my heat pump would be squirrelly with the gen but it worked fine.
I have this 12 kW model and it runs my two fridges as well. I guess YMMV?
Nov 23, 2023 2:00 PM
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Quote from michigan1013 View quoted comment :
I have this 12 kW model and it runs my two fridges as well. I guess YMMV?
My dad has this one as well and runs his whole house. No complaints so far. It does like it's fuel consumption but for the money and power it's pretty hard to pass up. We use a couple of the 10k Watt gens to run multiple grain bin fans too. No prob
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Nov 23, 2023 2:19 PM
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Quote from oxfletch View quoted comment :
I have this generator. Runs fine, but the output is so dirty the refrigerator refuses to run off it, and both UPSes (different brands) refuse to charge off it
You should get it warrantied. Obviously there is something wrong with it...
Nov 24, 2023 4:22 PM
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erishunNov 24, 2023 4:22 PM
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Quote from oxfletch View quoted comment :
I have this generator. Runs fine, but the output is so dirty the refrigerator refuses to run off it, and both UPSes (different brands) refuse to charge off it
there must be an issue then, i have a duromax and it runs both my refrigerators, my heat pump, and all my TV's... even my audio receiver and speakers run without any issue at all whatsoever.

and it's not a fancy inverter model, it's this regular old duromax just like this
Nov 24, 2023 6:55 PM
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BygDonNov 24, 2023 6:55 PM
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Fuel consumption fix. Sure it will drop the output a bit but many won't actually be topping out the output. Get a natural gas conversion kit and run off NG. Even if you lose power you will likely still have gas. Natural Gas Conversion Kit fits Duromax XP13000HX Generator https://a.co/d/fX3t4fL
Nov 24, 2023 8:42 PM
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ClinteastonNov 24, 2023 8:42 PM
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Quote from caldog101 View quoted comment :
Also this thing is CRAZY loud.
I like Duromax and its generators, but consider a closed frame inverter if living in an HOA community.
Nov 24, 2023 11:49 PM
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TheClassicNov 24, 2023 11:49 PM
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Based on the price history, this seems to be only $50 off the normal price
Nov 25, 2023 12:14 AM
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Flobot.919Nov 25, 2023 12:14 AM
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got one in my garage from like 2016/17 that I never used that I got for like 550 then. These used to go on super deal on ebay but not so much recently
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I have the 10k watt version of this generator. It has worked well for me but it hasn't been used much. I recommend buying a magnetic drain plug and running it with a light load for an hour or so with conventional oil. Change the oil and run it for another couple hours with conventional oil again. Change the oil again this time switch to synthetic oil. Also add an hour meter. You will find a lot of metal glitter in the first oil change. Maybe some in the second. Remember these don't have an oil filter so changing the oil after the break in is important. Yes these are loud and not very efficient but they can power almost everyone's house during a power outage. I do think it is too inefficient for nighttime use. I have a small generator to run the heating system and a few other minor things overnight. This can power a hot water heater, central air, multiple refrigerators, etc. Not all at once of course but you can choose what to run to get through the power outage.

edit: when you get this set the RPM so it is outputting 61.5 hertz without a load. that way when there is a load it should stay between 59 and 61 hz most of the time. that is close enough for most electronics to work properly. A killawatt meter comes in handy for this.
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