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FIRMAN 3200/2900W Dual Fuel Inverter Portable Generator (Refurb)

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FIRMAN Power Equipment via eBay has FIRMAN 3200/2900W Dual Fuel Inverter Portable Generator (Refurbished, WH02942F) for $389.99 - $78 w/ coupon code BRAND20 = $311.99. Shipping is free.

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    • The FIRMAN Power Equipment 3200/2900 Watt Dual Fuel Inverter Portable Generator offers clean, quiet 120V power. With an included RV-Ready TT-30R 30 Amp outlet it's ideal for powering RVs, providing backup power during outages and for work on home projects.
    • This product has been refurbished to exacting specifications by FIRMAN technicians. Certified to work as new. May have cosmetic blemishes.
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    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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FIRMAN Power Equipment via eBay has FIRMAN 3200/2900W Dual Fuel Inverter Portable Generator (Refurbished, WH02942F) for $389.99 - $78 w/ coupon code BRAND20 = $311.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Cwhomer for finding this deal.

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this item:
    • The FIRMAN Power Equipment 3200/2900 Watt Dual Fuel Inverter Portable Generator offers clean, quiet 120V power. With an included RV-Ready TT-30R 30 Amp outlet it's ideal for powering RVs, providing backup power during outages and for work on home projects.
    • This product has been refurbished to exacting specifications by FIRMAN technicians. Certified to work as new. May have cosmetic blemishes.
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Not bad, lowest price yet but some takeaways from the last couple deals of these, just so you know what you might be getting yourself into:

- These 'certified refurbs' from Firman can be hit or miss. Many receive good units - mine tested OK but I wouldn't say I've really put it through its paces. Some have received bad (non-working) units and have had to get refunded (myself included, on their other 3300/2900W gas-only unit).
- They do come with a 2yr warranty which basically seems to mean if it fails within 2 years, you get your purchase price back (small consolation if it fails in a time of need though).
- These don't ship with oil
- These don't ship with the 12V battery maintainer (with a barrel connector that plugs into the panel). Alternatively, you can use a typical 12v battery maintainer on it by running a pigtail directly to the battery (and out the rear grille).
- These will start with a dead 12V battery on gasoline, but not on propane (due to the electronic propane regulator)

Hope this helps, and good luck with the Firman refurb lottery, lol
Dude I gotta give props.. AMAZING info.. I wasn't even really considering the deal, but your details were so good I read it all and wanted to give you kudos 👏
I own this unit. Bought refurbished from Firman on Ebay. Didn't get the oil in the box, but it did come with the battery and such. Runs fine, would buy again if I needed a other. Looks brand new.

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I own this unit. Bought refurbished from Firman on Ebay. Didn't get the oil in the box, but it did come with the battery and such. Runs fine, would buy again if I needed a other. Looks brand new.
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Not bad, lowest price yet but some takeaways from the last couple deals of these, just so you know what you might be getting yourself into:

- These 'certified refurbs' from Firman can be hit or miss. Many receive good units - mine tested OK but I wouldn't say I've really put it through its paces. Some have received bad (non-working) units and have had to get refunded (myself included, on their other 3300/2900W gas-only unit).
- They do come with a 2yr warranty which basically seems to mean if it fails within 2 years, you get your purchase price back (small consolation if it fails in a time of need though).
- These don't ship with oil
- These don't ship with the 12V battery maintainer (with a barrel connector that plugs into the panel). Alternatively, you can use a typical 12v battery maintainer on it by running a pigtail directly to the battery (and out the rear grille).
- These will start with a dead 12V battery on gasoline, but not on propane (due to the electronic propane regulator)

Hope this helps, and good luck with the Firman refurb lottery, lol
Last edited by Caleo March 11, 2024 at 07:34 PM.
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Quote from Caleo :
Not bad, lowest price yet but some takeaways from the last couple deals of these, just so you know what you might be getting yourself into:

- These 'certified refurbs' from Firman can be hit or miss. Many receive good units - mine tested OK but I wouldn't say I've really put it through its paces. Some have received bad (non-working) units and have had to get refunded (myself included, on their other 3300/2900W gas-only unit).
- They do come with a 2yr warranty which basically seems to mean if it fails within 2 years, you get your purchase price back (small consolation if it fails in a time of need though).
- These don't ship with oil
- These don't ship with the 12V battery maintainer (with a barrel connector that plugs into the panel). Alternatively, you can use a typical 12v battery maintainer on it by running a pigtail directly to the battery (and out the rear grille).
- These will start with a dead 12V battery on gasoline, but not on propane (due to the electronic propane regulator)

Hope this helps, and good luck with the Firman refurb lottery, lol
Dude I gotta give props.. AMAZING info.. I wasn't even really considering the deal, but your details were so good I read it all and wanted to give you kudos 👏
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The 9400W Tri Fuel is listed at $699 with the same code working, it says it takes $140 off. That makes it $560.
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Last September these were down to $240. Do you think they'll go that low again?

https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/863770
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Quote from trehahn :
The 9400W Tri Fuel is listed at $699 with the same code working, it says it takes $140 off. That makes it $560.
This is on sale at Costco online for $800 shipped. I wonder how much in the warehouse?
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Quote from jetcityjef :
This is on sale at Costco online for $800 shipped. I wonder how much in the warehouse?
Costco would be new, not refurbished too.

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Quote from Caleo :
Not bad, lowest price yet but some takeaways from the last couple deals of these, just so you know what you might be getting yourself into:

- These 'certified refurbs' from Firman can be hit or miss. Many receive good units - mine tested OK but I wouldn't say I've really put it through its paces. Some have received bad (non-working) units and have had to get refunded (myself included, on their other 3300/2900W gas-only unit).
- They do come with a 2yr warranty which basically seems to mean if it fails within 2 years, you get your purchase price back (small consolation if it fails in a time of need though).
- These don't ship with oil
- These don't ship with the 12V battery maintainer (with a barrel connector that plugs into the panel). Alternatively, you can use a typical 12v battery maintainer on it by running a pigtail directly to the battery (and out the rear grille).
- These will start with a dead 12V battery on gasoline, but not on propane (due to the electronic propane regulator)

Hope this helps, and good luck with the Firman refurb lottery, lol
I read through the most recent thread and saw the above concerns. I was hoping 🤞 that the one through ebay would be good. Ebay's refurbished policy states that "certified" refurbished items (which is their highest tier) should be "like new". It made me wonder if, perhaps, Firman send the nicer units that direction. Who knows?? If it sucks, I've got the warranty but I am hoping for the best because I need it for a camping trip
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Caleo
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Quote from jetcityjef :
Last September these were down to $240. Do you think they'll go that low again?

https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/863770
Not the same generator, these are dual fuel.
Last edited by Caleo March 12, 2024 at 08:47 AM.
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BajaBlazer
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Quote from jetcityjef :
This is on sale at Costco online for $800 shipped. I wonder how much in the warehouse?
$499 locally to me last weekend
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Quote from Caleo :
Not bad, lowest price yet but some takeaways from the last couple deals of these, just so you know what you might be getting yourself into:

- These 'certified refurbs' from Firman can be hit or miss. Many receive good units - mine tested OK but I wouldn't say I've really put it through its paces. Some have received bad (non-working) units and have had to get refunded (myself included, on their other 3300/2900W gas-only unit).
- They do come with a 2yr warranty which basically seems to mean if it fails within 2 years, you get your purchase price back (small consolation if it fails in a time of need though).
- These don't ship with oil
- These don't ship with the 12V battery maintainer (with a barrel connector that plugs into the panel). Alternatively, you can use a typical 12v battery maintainer on it by running a pigtail directly to the battery (and out the rear grille).
- These will start with a dead 12V battery on gasoline, but not on propane (due to the electronic propane regulator)

Hope this helps, and good luck with the Firman refurb lottery, lol
Good info. First time I tried to use the propane with a dead 12v battery and couldn't get it to start I was scratching my head.. Glad I was testing it vs actually needing it.
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billy.the.3rd
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I bought one of these refurbished from their eBay store during the last sale. The outer frame/plastics were sun bleached and scratched, but when I popped the panels off, the motor was brand new. No hours on it and was definitely replaced based on the condition of the frame. Runs awesome and would recommend purchasing if you don't care about the possibility of getting a cosmetically flawed unit
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Quote from Cwhomer :
I read through the most recent thread and saw the above concerns. I was hoping 🤞 that the one through ebay would be good. Ebay's refurbished policy states that "certified" refurbished items (which is their highest tier) should be "like new". It made me wonder if, perhaps, Firman send the nicer units that direction. Who knows?? If it sucks, I've got the warranty but I am hoping for the best because I need it for a camping trip
They could be nicer, but I can also see a corporation banking on the occasional lemon and customers not pursuing a full refund, versus the cost of paying people to actually refurb (beyond checking if it turns on) and test them.
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Quote from kaiblu :
They could be nicer, but I can also see a corporation banking on the occasional lemon and customers not pursuing a full refund, versus the cost of paying people to actually refurb (beyond checking if it turns on) and test them.
Trust but verify, as they say. Fingers crossed, but I've got the warranty which is a full refund if needed. I really hope it's good because it's a great deal!

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If you need a little more power, BRAND20 brings the price of the WH03242F 3200/4000W down to $359.99.

Quote from Cwhomer :
This deal is for a refurbished unit. The coupon code BRAND20 takes it to $311 before tax.
It's also available on Firman's website. It's cheaper there if your state doesn't charge tax. The warranty through ebay is much better at 2 years VS 90 days from Firman
The coupon works on all of the Firman refurb generators as far as I saw. It is good for 20% off a bunch of other stuff as well

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313965563309
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