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Jul 21, 2024 5:03 PM

Sam's Club Members: A-iPower 2300W Gas Portable Inverter Generator

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Sam's Club has A-iPower 2300W Gas Portable Inverter Generator w/ CO Sensor/Telescopic Handle & Wheels (XOS2300i) on sale for $279.98 valid for Sam's Club Members only. Shipping is free w/ Sam's Club Plus Members, otherwise shipping will vary by location.

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About the Product
  • Powerful Engine 80cc OHV 4-Cycle Engine
  • 2300W + 1800 Running Watts
  • 52dB Generator
  • Compact Design/Lightweight
  • Parallel Equipped + Parallel Cable
  • Multi-Featured Control Panel: CO Sensor Indicator Light, Data Center Display, LED Light & More
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  • Includes 3-year limited manufacturers warranty w/ purchase

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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • This offer is part of Sam's Club Instant-Savings Weekend Doorbusters Deals
  • Ideal product for tailgating or camping needs
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $120 less (30% savings) than the listed price of $399.98 at the time of this posting
  • Compact, portable power w/ USB port & fuel gauge
  • Offer valid through July 28, 2024 or while promotional offer lasts
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Sam's Club has A-iPower 2300W Gas Portable Inverter Generator w/ CO Sensor/Telescopic Handle & Wheels (XOS2300i) on sale for $279.98 valid for Sam's Club Members only. Shipping is free w/ Sam's Club Plus Members, otherwise shipping will vary by location.

Thanks to community member wordage for finding this deal

Note, must login to your Sam's Club Members to purchase unit.

About the Product
  • Powerful Engine 80cc OHV 4-Cycle Engine
  • 2300W + 1800 Running Watts
  • 52dB Generator
  • Compact Design/Lightweight
  • Parallel Equipped + Parallel Cable
  • Multi-Featured Control Panel: CO Sensor Indicator Light, Data Center Display, LED Light & More
Warranty
  • Includes 3-year limited manufacturers warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • This offer is part of Sam's Club Instant-Savings Weekend Doorbusters Deals
  • Ideal product for tailgating or camping needs
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $120 less (30% savings) than the listed price of $399.98 at the time of this posting
  • Compact, portable power w/ USB port & fuel gauge
  • Offer valid through July 28, 2024 or while promotional offer lasts
Additional Notes
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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Jul 21, 2024 9:53 PM
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pyroskater85Jul 21, 2024 9:53 PM
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Quote from Johann1900 View quoted comment :
12k btu midea u shape uses over 1100w at full power. I have 3 of them installed right now from Costco. Tried using smart plug but it would shut off because it pulled more than 10amps.
Interest, because I have one plugged into a kill a watt meter and I was surprised that it's never gone over 550w when I drop the temp down to 68⁰f and it's over 90⁰ outside. So far after a month of using it on Auto (720hrs) I've only used 168kWh
And right now I'm at almost 1k hours (940hrs) and it's 230kWh. So i expect it to be near 240kWh by the time I hit 1k hours. Which then I will reset and do another 30 day run but this time keep it at 72⁰f running 24/7.

added: what smart plug are you using. I had mine plugged into a TP link smart plug. it's a few years old now. but I've never had any issues with it tripping the switch or breaker. it's rated for 15A. so 1100w pull shouldn't be an issue.

edit: after turning off my AC for 10 minutes and back on to max cool 60f and eco mode off. my AC now ramps up to 1120w / 12A. I guess because I leave it in eco and auto set to 72⁰f and let it running all day and all night. it just keeps the room cool and uses less energy.
(after 10 minutes of turning it back on to full power, it's already starting to ramp down to 945w.
Last edited by pyroskater85 July 22, 2024 at 12:26 PM.
Jul 21, 2024 11:29 PM
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YouranticJul 21, 2024 11:29 PM
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Quote from pyroskater85 View quoted comment :
Interest, because I have one plugged into a kill a watt meter and I was surprised that it's never gone over 550w when I drop the temp down to 68⁰f and it's over 90⁰ outside. So far after a month of using it on Auto (720hrs) I've only used 168kWh
And right now I'm at almost 1k hours (940hrs) and it's 230kWh. So i expect it to be near 240kWh by the time I hit 1k hours. Which then I will reset and do another 30 day run but this time keep it at 72⁰f running 24/7.

added: what smart plug are you using. I had mine plugged into a TP link smart plug. it's a few years old now. but I've never had any issues with it tripping the switch or breaker. it's rated for 15A. so 1100w pull shouldn't be an issue.
I have this same unite because my central HVAC can't keep up with the TX heat, you are telling me I can run this unit 24/7 without issue? I normally run it in the day like 9 to 9 and then run central HVAC overnight.

Is a smart plug or a kill a watt better to measure these?
Jul 21, 2024 11:32 PM
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Johann1900Jul 21, 2024 11:32 PM
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Quote from pyroskater85 View quoted comment :
Interest, because I have one plugged into a kill a watt meter and I was surprised that it's never gone over 550w when I drop the temp down to 68⁰f and it's over 90⁰ outside. So far after a month of using it on Auto (720hrs) I've only used 168kWh
And right now I'm at almost 1k hours (940hrs) and it's 230kWh. So i expect it to be near 240kWh by the time I hit 1k hours. Which then I will reset and do another 30 day run but this time keep it at 72⁰f running 24/7.

added: what smart plug are you using. I had mine plugged into a TP link smart plug. it's a few years old now. but I've never had any issues with it tripping the switch or breaker. it's rated for 15A. so 1100w pull shouldn't be an issue.
I've been trying to use it with my emporia smart plugs. They're rated for 10 amps continuous and 15 amps for no more than an hour/day before it shuts off and send notification. It (with a surge protector plug) says it peaked at 1.21 kilowatts.
Jul 22, 2024 12:12 AM
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pyroskater85Jul 22, 2024 12:12 AM
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Quote from Yourantic View quoted comment :
I have this same unite because my central HVAC can't keep up with the TX heat, you are telling me I can run this unit 24/7 without issue? I normally run it in the day like 9 to 9 and then run central HVAC overnight.

Is a smart plug or a kill a watt better to measure these?
I used to turn it off when I'm out and about but then I started to raise the temperature up a bit when I'm gone so it didn't get too hot when I get back. But lately I've just kept it at 72⁰f when I'm home and over night. And then 74⁰ when I'm out.
But I'm going to see how much energy it burns in a month at a constant 72⁰f 24/7. I find it keeps the small living room and small open kitchen perfectly cool.
I also have a wall mounted fan that helps circulate the air for a more consistent feel in the whole room.

I've been using a kill a watt unit just to measure the energy consumption. After I'm done doing the next month long test I'm going to plug it in directly. It's already connected to the internet so I can see what the temp is outside and inside when I'm on vacation and such. So don't necessarily need a smart plug.

What I've noticed with the inverter AC units is that when it's trying to maintain a constant temperature the air compressor still runs but at a much lower speed. I've heard and felt the compressor running yet only consuming just under 200w. And that's when I started just keeping it on all the time.
By keeping it running is circulating the oil and lubricating the seals. I've had two cars have the ac get weaker after letting the car sit for a year without running the ac just starting the car from time to time. (During covid).
And because it's an inverter it's not running at full power so it's not staining the motor.

I'd also look at what your energy consumption is when the central air is running. it might be more cost effective to use a window AC. especially if it's just one room.
Last edited by pyroskater85 July 21, 2024 at 05:17 PM.
Jul 22, 2024 12:15 AM
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pyroskater85Jul 22, 2024 12:15 AM
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Quote from Johann1900 View quoted comment :
I've been trying to use it with my emporia smart plugs. They're rated for 10 amps continuous and 15 amps for no more than an hour/day before it shuts off and send notification. It (with a surge protector plug) says it peaked at 1.21 kilowatts.
1.21 gigswatt!!??? Great Scott!! 😄
maybe try a different smart plug?
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crv5791Jul 22, 2024 12:28 AM
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These kind of generators were literally life savers during hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Some parts of our area were without power for about 5-7 months. After a couple of weeks of no power whatsoever (sleeping without fans, dinking warm water, and no communications whatsoever), we were able to get one of these. This generator was able to charge cell phones, power 3 fans for each room plus a small office refrigerator for at least 8 hours. You just don't realize how important it is to be able to have a backup power generator at least to power/charge essentials until you need it!
Jul 22, 2024 1:06 AM
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dexter9999Jul 22, 2024 1:06 AM
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Quote from Johann1900 View quoted comment :
12k btu midea u shape uses over 1100w at full power. I have 3 of them installed right now from Costco. Tried using smart plug but it would shut off because it pulled more than 10amps.
curious why you'd need a smart plug.. they all have wifi, don't they?

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Jul 22, 2024 2:57 AM
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Quote from crv5791 View quoted comment :
These kind of generators were literally life savers during hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Some parts of our area were without power for about 5-7 months. After a couple of weeks of no power whatsoever (sleeping without fans, dinking warm water, and no communications whatsoever), we were able to get one of these. This generator was able to charge cell phones, power 3 fans for each room plus a small office refrigerator for at least 8 hours. You just don't realize how important it is to be able to have a backup power generator at least to power/charge essentials until you need it!
Yeah, a few days is manageable, probably uncomfortable, but as you start getting into a week or more, I imagine it can be pretty horrific and frustrating. I've been thinking of a whole house power backup solution for years now, but seeing the disaster from Beryl down in Texas made me start thinking about it again. Unfortunately, nationwide in the U.S. right now, many generators are out of stock due to the Texas situation. Sadly, it sounds like power has still not been completely restored in the area so some of those poor folks are going on two weeks now. This machine is only 1800/2300W, but that is enough to keep the fridge running, lights/internet up, a couple of fans, and maybe a bit more.

Since this is a new-ish model, there are not a lot of reviews on it. But there is a video on YouTube of a guy who was using it to simultaneously power a mini-fridge, a 5 cubic ft freezer, and a 1500W heat gun. That was pulling about 1700W, which is close to the 1800 running watts limit. Not sure what he was expecting, but then he added on a 1500W space heater, which choked the system (honestly, that would have put it at 3200W, which is way over its rating). Link to that video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNskn5Q-tPU
Jul 22, 2024 3:23 AM
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Johann1900Jul 22, 2024 3:23 AM
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Quote from dexter9999 View quoted comment :
curious why you'd need a smart plug.. they all have wifi, don't they?
You're correct. I just used the energy monitoring and not the on/off. It's so I could have finer detail with my Emporia panel and circuit energy monitoring system. I can track the circuit usage but I wanted to see how much just the midea used in context with rest of circuit and rest of the house.
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Jul 22, 2024 5:11 AM
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The WEN 4000 watt inverter at $299 with no sales tax is also a good deal direct from their site. It's also on this site as a deal. 2 Days mine took and I have them hooked up in parallel at 8000w of clean power.

They are open frame and noisy, but not noisy like a non-invertor generator.
Jul 22, 2024 5:14 AM
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MaroonPocket778Jul 22, 2024 5:14 AM
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For anyone looking for reliable backup power for their home (not camping) I'm hotter climates, I would recommend the open frame inverters (like hurricane situations) you can get a champion inverter 3200/4250 for like $400 when they go on sale a few times per year.opem frames are easier to work on, have bigger tanks and work better in heat...
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oasisallureJul 22, 2024 5:56 AM
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How can I connect this inverter to the house? need adapter?
Jul 22, 2024 11:30 AM
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BLKCLDJul 22, 2024 11:30 AM
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Quote from pyroskater85 View quoted comment :
Interest, because I have one plugged into a kill a watt meter and I was surprised that it's never gone over 550w when I drop the temp down to 68⁰f and it's over 90⁰ outside. So far after a month of using it on Auto (720hrs) I've only used 168kWh
And right now I'm at almost 1k hours (940hrs) and it's 230kWh. So i expect it to be near 240kWh by the time I hit 1k hours. Which then I will reset and do another 30 day run but this time keep it at 72⁰f running 24/7.

added: what smart plug are you using. I had mine plugged into a TP link smart plug. it's a few years old now. but I've never had any issues with it tripping the switch or breaker. it's rated for 15A. so 1100w pull shouldn't be an issue.
Someone needs a new kill a watt meter.
Two new Midea 12k BTU units. Both start at 500-600 watts ramps up to 1100-1200 usually then as needed it adjusts.
Since that is in line with what everyone else has been saying around 1100 I would say time for a replacement kill a watt meter or you aren't getting 12k btu out of your AC.
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Quote from oasisallure View quoted comment :
How can I connect this inverter to the house? need adapter?
This generator has a 30A output port, but is only rated for 1800W running, which is pretty small for a whole house. So while you could get a 30A receptacle patched into your breaker box (or ideally, a 50A receptacle for future expandability, but with temporary 30A adapter plug), it might not make sense to do that for this particular generator given the limited output. Instead, it might make sense to just run extension cords to critical devices like your fridge, etc. This is all my opinion and based on how I plan to use it, but you may come to a different conclusion given your circumstances and future plans.
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Quote from wordage View quoted comment :
This generator has a 30A output port, but is only rated for 1800W running, which is pretty small for a whole house. So while you could get a 30A receptacle patched into your breaker box (or ideally, a 50A receptacle for future expandability, but with temporary 30A adapter plug), it might not make sense to do that for this particular generator given the limited output. Instead, it might make sense to just run extension cords to critical devices like your fridge, etc. This is all my opinion and based on how I plan to use it, but you may come to a different conclusion given your circumstances and future plans.
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