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

+ Free S/H w/ Sam's Club Plus Members

$280

$400

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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
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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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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reelbusy
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decent price these days and wattage is workable. Your deep freezer or fridge doesn't need runing 24 hours. Buy this and a fridge freeze alarm, you'll only need to run for an hour every 6-8 hours if that. Rest of your wattage can run a midea or other ac (inverter preferably so it can ramp down). Keeps you in that 25% load and if on an all electric home , just buy led lanterns you have a grill (or get a small camping lp stove). recharge lanterns devices,etc when getting the fridge freezers back to temp. Good to buy rechargale stuff when you have these ....fans, lanterns,etc they all last until you gotta run it for the fridge. really no need for extended run times.

I got too many generators but im in for one for my moms place, easier to set this up to run a window unit, then if it's gonna be a big one i have bigger inverters as well.
pyroskater85
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I was looking to see if it can charge my EV. 😄 🤣

but in all seriousness it like like an 1800w running unit. and will do 9 hours @ 450w.
a 12k btu midea u shaped ac runs about 450 to 500w when going full speed. so you'll be able to get a whole days worth of ac for 1 gal of fuel.
most likely even more as the AC uses an inverter and can ramp down to 100w.
just looking into it for my use case and thought I'd post my findings

someone posted on the next page that their midea u shaped pull 1100w.
I have a kill a watt meter and I've used the AC for 940 hrs I've used 230kWh.
after 30 days (720hrs) I've only used 168kWh.
it drops down to below 100w when on eco mode. and I've only ever seen it go up to 550w or so when dropping the temp to 68⁰ when it's 90⁰ outside

I guess take the information and it should give a decent example of what to expect 🤷

added: after testing out other devices connect to my kill a watt meter. and turning off the AC unit for 10 minutes while I tested the meter. I found my AC unit will ramp up to 1120w / 12A when first turned on but then after 10 to 15 minutes it ramped down to 945w. so everything is working out correctly. I think because I run it 24/7 in Eco and Auto mode it doesn't need to go full tilt to keep the room cool to 72⁰f.
so yes the AC will pull over 1100w but will ramp down shortly after depending on how hot your room is and how insulated it is.
so probably expected your AC to pull more energy than mine.


either way this generator will be able to run an inverter window AC without issues if the running wattage is 1800w. you will just need more fuel and to refill sooner rather than 9 hours. and if you have an inverter AC then there shouldn't be that initial Amperage spike when first turning on.
hope all of this helps you 👍

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Nguyenksd65
Jul 26, 2024
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$18 shipping for regular member. Still a good deal
Jul 26, 2024
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PupperScupper
Jul 26, 2024
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Not available in California.
Jul 26, 2024
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magbarn
Jul 26, 2024
533 Posts
Quote from PupperScupper :
Not available in California.
Thanks alot CARB!
Will it be available in store at least?
Jul 26, 2024
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woodchuck3786
Jul 26, 2024
379 Posts
Quote from nerds :
Some of these Aí power units I've seen come with Yamaha engines. I wonder what this one has?
it's a Yamaha clone.
Jul 26, 2024
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aendil
Jul 26, 2024
483 Posts
Rock solid deal for this inverter - this is crazy cheap. My brother got one on last year's promo and I missed it. It is very quiet, THD is very precise and stable to power electronics safely.
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CCC44
Jul 26, 2024
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This or a almost new Honda 2000i?
Jul 26, 2024
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_A2
Jul 26, 2024
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Quote from CCC44 :
This or an almost new Honda 2000i?


Honda every single time for me (Perhaps I'm biased, I have two. An EU2200i and an EB2800i). I'd much rather pay up front and have something that's rock solid. Almost zero concerns. Fires up on 1st or 2nd pull. Parts availability for years and years (for DIY repairs). And a nation (and world) -wide network of dealers that could fix it if needed. And look at resale prices for used models. They hold their value for a reason. Not to mention, it's likely something I could hand down to my kid(s). I try my best not to buy landfill-filler, which would be a great reason not to buy this thing.


I'd rather have fewer, nicer, higher quality things personally. Not to mention, I'd rather give my money to f*cking HONDA corporation, instead of "Chongqing dinking power machinery Co.,LTD.". I'm pretty sure that's who make these "Ai Power" pieces of sh*t. You might notice how there's no "About" section on their website. No indication of "Who" they are or where they're based. I wonder why LOL?? But they sure don't mind telling you about how they're the "Preferred generator of the NHRA". Great job ingratiating themselves there.
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Tyalray
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I have a 1/2 HP zoeller sump pump. Would this be able to handle that?
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_A2
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Quote from Tyalray :
I have a 1/2 HP zoeller sump pump. Would this be able to handle that?

Both the generator and the pump have specifications. Are you able to read and interpret them?
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magbarn
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12, now 11 available at Riverside CA location. So despite Sam's blocking shipping to CA, they are available b&m
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wordage
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Quote from Tyalray :
I have a 1/2 HP zoeller sump pump. Would this be able to handle that?
Is your sump pump on a regular 120V household circuit like with a three-prong plug/outlet? If so, I suspect this would support it. Most 120V household circuits have a 15A breaker. Given that Amps x Volts = Watts, well, 120V x 15A = 1800W. This generator is rated for 1800W running and 2300W peak/surge so yeah, it should run your sump pump given the other details above.

Whatever the case, it would also be good to consult the label on your sump pump to see what it draws. If you send a pic of it (the electric label on the sump pump, no the whole sump pump itself), somebody will probably jump in to help.
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Quote from wordage :
Is your sump pump on a regular 120V household circuit like with a three-prong plug/outlet? If so, I suspect this would support it. Most 120V household circuits have a 15A breaker. Given that Amps x Volts = Watts, well, 120V x 15A = 1800W. This generator is rated for 1800W running and 2300W peak/surge so yeah, it should run your sump pump given the other details above.

Whatever the case, it would also be good to consult the label on your sump pump to see what it draws. If you send a pic of it (the electric label on the sump pump, no the whole sump pump itself), somebody will probably jump in to help.

~3,504W starting amps. "If you send a pic of it". Something tells me they could have done that in the first place, but instead chose to lazily ask "will this work". It's a shame, but some adults still need to be spoon-fed.




https://www.sumppumpsdirect.com/Z...p3752.html
Voltage
120 Volt

Running Amps
9.4

Thermal Protection
Yes

Power Cord Length
9 Feet

Oil Free Motor
No

Starting Amps
29.2
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dariushlee
Jul 26, 2024
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No go in California residents...guessing because of the carb compliance. Absolutely sucks.....
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magbarn
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Quote from dariushlee :
No go in California residents...guessing because of the carb compliance. Absolutely sucks.....
Try Brick and Mortar Sam's. I picked up one on the way to work. They had about a dozen left when I was there at the Riverside, CA location. Odd why the stupid website is barring shipping given that the Generator is CARB compliant and HQ for them is in Fontana, CA.

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DIW90210
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Quote from _A2 :
Honda every single time for me (Perhaps I'm biased, I have two. An EU2200i and an EB2800i). I'd much rather pay up front and have something that's rock solid. Almost zero concerns. Fires up on 1st or 2nd pull. Parts availability for years and years (for DIY repairs). And a nation (and world) -wide network of dealers that could fix it if needed. And look at resale prices for used models. They hold their value for a reason. Not to mention, it's likely something I could hand down to my kid(s). I try my best not to buy landfill-filler, which would be a great reason not to buy this thing.


I'd rather have fewer, nicer, higher quality things personally. Not to mention, I'd rather give my money to f*cking HONDA corporation, instead of "Chongqing dinking power machinery Co.,LTD.". I'm pretty sure that's who make these "Ai Power" pieces of sh*t. You might notice how there's no "About" section on their website. No indication of "Who" they are or where they're based. I wonder why LOL?? But they sure don't mind telling you about how they're the "Preferred generator of the NHRA". Great job ingratiating themselves there.
You can buy 4 of these for the price of 1 Honda generator and keep them as spares. I'm sure having 4 of these as spares would far outlast 1 Honda. Besides, gas engines, especially the cloned Chinese ones are extremely reliable and will last almost as long as the genuine Japanese made ones. .

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