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Westinghouse 12500W Peak Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator w/ Remote Start

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Amazon has Westinghouse 12500W Peak Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator w/ Remote Start (WGen9500TFc) on sale for $899. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • 9,500 running watts, 12,500 peak watts (gasoline); 8500 running watts, 11,200 peak watts (propane); 7500 running watts, 9500 peak watts (natural gas)
  • Runs for up to 12 hours on a 6.6 gal. fuel tank with built-in fuel gauge; up to 7 hours on a 20 lb. propane tank
  • Powered by a heavy duty 457cc 4-Stroke OHV Westinghouse Engine constructed with a durable cast iron sleeve
  • Push-Button Electric Start pairs with key fob and is backed by emergency recoil start
  • Tri-fuel operation easily switches from gas to propane to natural gas without shutting off unit
  • Weighing 203.4 lb. with as low as 74 dBA operating volume
  • (2) GFCI 5-20R household duplex outlets, (1) Transfer Switch Ready L14-30R 120/240-Volt twist-lock, and (1) 120/240V 14-50R with rubber outlet covers
  • VFT display gives you real time updates with the voltage output, frequency, and lifetime hours
  • Featuring a carbon monoxide (CO) sensor with automatic shutdown

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  • About this Deal:
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $150 lower than the next best available prices starting from $1049. -SaltyOne
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Amazon has Westinghouse 12500W Peak Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator w/ Remote Start (WGen9500TFc) on sale for $899. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor johnny_miller for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • 9,500 running watts, 12,500 peak watts (gasoline); 8500 running watts, 11,200 peak watts (propane); 7500 running watts, 9500 peak watts (natural gas)
  • Runs for up to 12 hours on a 6.6 gal. fuel tank with built-in fuel gauge; up to 7 hours on a 20 lb. propane tank
  • Powered by a heavy duty 457cc 4-Stroke OHV Westinghouse Engine constructed with a durable cast iron sleeve
  • Push-Button Electric Start pairs with key fob and is backed by emergency recoil start
  • Tri-fuel operation easily switches from gas to propane to natural gas without shutting off unit
  • Weighing 203.4 lb. with as low as 74 dBA operating volume
  • (2) GFCI 5-20R household duplex outlets, (1) Transfer Switch Ready L14-30R 120/240-Volt twist-lock, and (1) 120/240V 14-50R with rubber outlet covers
  • VFT display gives you real time updates with the voltage output, frequency, and lifetime hours
  • Featuring a carbon monoxide (CO) sensor with automatic shutdown

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $150 lower than the next best available prices starting from $1049. -SaltyOne
  • About this Store:

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Model: Westinghouse Remote Electric Start 9500-Watt Tri Fuel (Gasoline/Propane/Natural Gas) Portable Generator | WGEN9500TFC

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hosser
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There is that gripe every generator thread. I've ran my DuroMax 12k for 5 yrs prob 100 hrs off and on in emergencies. Heat pump, 5 TV's, 3 computers, 3 refrigerators, 2 stand up freezers. Not a problem. Ran the whole house at full capacity. I'm sure ppl have had anecdotal problems but regular non inverter gens are still ok if ran and taken care of properly like any generator.
mgftp
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Feces as a fuel source is the real future
xPwn
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Gripe with these is high fuel consumption and noise. THD if you want to be picky. Might as well reduce your loads and go with a champion 8750 inverter for same or less cost. Tri-fuel is a big plus here, I know for a fact they make propane kits for the champions, wen also sells a 8750 inverter as well for even cheaper.

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rb5505
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Quote from ukrsindicat :
I just ordered A-iPower GXS7100iRD 7100W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator from Costco for the same money. https://slickdeals.net/f/17146027-costco-day-7-899-a-ipower-gxs7100ird-7100w-dual-fuel-inverter-gene...

I thinking about returning it and buying this Westinghouse.
$899 for the ai at costco is excellent. they have a much better return option too. the lowest it's ever been was $999 when costco first got it. it also has much cleaner power (25% thd for westinghouse & <3% for the ai) if/when you have to ever charge any electronics with it. short of the nat gas option & slightly more power with the westinghouse, are there any other westinghouse advantages over the mentioned ai at costco?
Last edited by rb5505 December 16, 2023 at 08:01 PM.
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Dr. J
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Quote from hosser :
There is that gripe every generator thread. I've ran my DuroMax 12k for 5 yrs prob 100 hrs off and on in emergencies. Heat pump, 5 TV's, 3 computers, 3 refrigerators, 2 stand up freezers. Not a problem. Ran the whole house at full capacity. I'm sure ppl have had anecdotal problems but regular non inverter gens are still ok if ran and taken care of properly like any generator.

This.

"High THD" and "Sensitive electronics" is a reflex but honestly I've searched high and low for some kind, any kind of study that actually quantified it, and I can't find it. It's basically theory and anecdotes. Also in theory high THD is more of a cumulative issue, meaning the longer something that's susceptible is run under "high" THD, the greater the chances it will fail. The issue is - how long is that? Days, weeks, years? If it's long enough, the point is essentially moot because the average person isn't going to plug their phone into a high THD generator and leave it for 20 years.

And my anecdotes? I've run our whole home on a generator for 7 days+ continuously several times. I have some UPS units that flip out - come to find out that the pro versions allow (in settings) to accept higher THD, but consumer level ones do not. Besides that? Totally fine, and that's with new appliances, computers, deep well pump, furnace, DVR, panel TV's, etc.

So TLDR it makes sense to prefer lower THD however in practice it probably doesn't make much of a difference if any, and to get appreciably lower THD it's going to really cost you.
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reelbusy
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comes with a fuel truck so you can run it 8 hours
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Minde
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Quote from reelbusy :
comes with a fuel truck so you can run it 8 hours
Up to 12 Hours of Run Time on a 6. 6 Gallon Fuel Tank With Fuel Gauge.Rated Speed (RPM) : 3600. THD : ≤ 23%
Dec 17, 2023
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AP300C
Dec 17, 2023
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Quote from Dr. J :
This.

"High THD" and "Sensitive electronics" is a reflex but honestly I've searched high and low for some kind, any kind of study that actually quantified it, and I can't find it. It's basically theory and anecdotes. Also in theory high THD is more of a cumulative issue, meaning the longer something that's susceptible is run under "high" THD, the greater the chances it will fail. The issue is - how long is that? Days, weeks, years? If it's long enough, the point is essentially moot because the average person isn't going to plug their phone into a high THD generator and leave it for 20 years.

And my anecdotes? I've run our whole home on a generator for 7 days+ continuously several times. I have some UPS units that flip out - come to find out that the pro versions allow (in settings) to accept higher THD, but consumer level ones do not. Besides that? Totally fine, and that's with new appliances, computers, deep well pump, furnace, DVR, panel TV's, etc.

So TLDR it makes sense to prefer lower THD however in practice it probably doesn't make much of a difference if any, and to get appreciably lower THD it's going to really cost you.
My experience is the same, no issues when running for days with a house full of sensitive electronics. I do however get the generator running before connecting to the house ( interlock) as I remember reading somewhere that the start up power may have the THD.
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hosser
Dec 17, 2023
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Quote from Dr. J :
This.

"High THD" and "Sensitive electronics" is a reflex but honestly I've searched high and low for some kind, any kind of study that actually quantified it, and I can't find it. It's basically theory and anecdotes. Also in theory high THD is more of a cumulative issue, meaning the longer something that's susceptible is run under "high" THD, the greater the chances it will fail. The issue is - how long is that? Days, weeks, years? If it's long enough, the point is essentially moot because the average person isn't going to plug their phone into a high THD generator and leave it for 20 years.

And my anecdotes? I've run our whole home on a generator for 7 days+ continuously several times. I have some UPS units that flip out - come to find out that the pro versions allow (in settings) to accept higher THD, but consumer level ones do not. Besides that? Totally fine, and that's with new appliances, computers, deep well pump, furnace, DVR, panel TV's, etc.

So TLDR it makes sense to prefer lower THD however in practice it probably doesn't make much of a difference if any, and to get appreciably lower THD it's going to really cost you.
There is ppl that just post things because they can and things they've heard. My dad has ran his 13k DuroMax a little less than mine and hadn't had any problems. Yeah it uses quite a bit of fuel but it gets the job done. We run 2 of the gens on our grain bin fans too and they work flawlessly. They are monsters. Call them chonda motors but we break in every motor and they haven't failed us yet.
Last edited by hosser December 16, 2023 at 08:14 PM.
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reelbusy
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Quote from Minde :
Up to 12 Hours of Run Time on a 6. 6 Gallon Fuel Tank With Fuel Gauge.Rated Speed (RPM) : 3600. THD : ≤ 23%
great for brief outages if you can stand the noise but not a good choice for SHTF. Most of those are rated 8-12 hours and that's on gas. I had the pulsar 11000 and it would wake the dead , sold it right after bought it and started it up.

8500 watt inverter is about .30 gph (course less 50% load watts they base these on) but that's a difference of .25 gph which let's say you store 25 gallons of fuel, is 45 hours vs 78 hours which based on a SHTF runtime of let's say 8-12 hours a day or less depending on if it's a cat 1 that cut off power or a cat 4 that left you homeless and running on minimal hours, is significant.

However...if you have an all electric house, it's all big amperage stuff so your choices there are creativity vs big genset.

However with remote start mine doesn't have it, one could significantly decrease fuel burn easier by running it only when needed.
Last edited by reelbusy December 16, 2023 at 08:40 PM.

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fintlewoodlewix
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Quote from Stn :
When our engineer can come up with quadruple fuel, using wood to generate electricity, please post the deal. I will be all over it
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_gas
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billy_kidd
Dec 17, 2023
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the big advantages of the inverters are noise and weight... I have 4 2200w inverters and two non inverters. The inverters can be carried up the steps, put in the suv and run around 50db
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jmagnant1
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Quote from Stn :
When our engineer can come up with quadruple fuel, using wood to generate electricity, please post the deal. I will be all over it Wink
You are 50 yrs behind. Wood gasifiers ran gasoline motors during WWII (OK, that's about 75 yrs ago) and FEMA created this HOWTO for farmers during the 1970s gas shortages.

https://soilandhealth.org/wp-cont...oodgas.pdf
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borntooslow
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Emergency gens are all about FUEL EFFICIENCY so you want a small, parallelable inverter. Not just for the low THD but for their ability to run at a lower RPM to save gas. If you're not electrically inclined get the WGen12000 as it has all the benefits of a small inverter but can push out 240v.
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Fuel consumption isn't a huge issue if you can just run off piped natural gas.
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racebum
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Quote from Stn :
When our engineer can come up with quadruple fuel, using wood to generate electricity, please post the deal. I will be all over it Wink
It's easy, you just use your wood to boil water and create steam which will turn a steam turbine which will generate electricity. Just set one up in the backyard and you'll be good to go
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SeriousHamster7877
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Quote from borntooslow :
Emergency gens are all about FUEL EFFICIENCY so you want a small, parallelable inverter. Not just for the low THD but for their ability to run at a lower RPM to save gas. If you're not electrically inclined get the WGen12000 as it has all the benefits of a small inverter but can push out 240v.
what would you say is a good price for that one?

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okanoguz1987
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Have this, got it hooked up to my gas line and it's an absolute beast... Amazing price here
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