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Jul 21, 2024 5:03 PM

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

$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
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  • 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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Jul 27, 2024 1:50 PM
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reelbusyJul 27, 2024 1:50 PM
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Quote from CCC44 View quoted comment :
This or a almost new Honda 2000i?
depends on your uses...

for emergency backup whatever fits wattage and gph you're planning for and can store everyday use yeah honda would obviously be the better pick, but for emergency use anything....they get used so rarely and may sit for years.
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Jul 27, 2024 2:54 PM
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wordage
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Jul 27, 2024 2:54 PM
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Quote from reelbusy View quoted comment :
depends on your uses...they get used so rarely and may sit for years.
This is pretty wise and what changed my mind for a whole house solution from an inverter generator to just a plain old generator because for equivalent power generating capacity, an inverter generator costs much more. This is similar to the clone vs. Honda argument. I am not disputing Honda quality by any means, and sure, if my budget supported it, I'd be happy to buy a Honda. But for something that I only pull out on occasions (and honestly, something that I hope to never have to pull out for a real emergency), I cannot really afford Honda quality at this time.
Jul 27, 2024 3:20 PM
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reelbusyJul 27, 2024 3:20 PM
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Quote from wordage View quoted comment :
This is pretty wise and what changed my mind for a whole house solution from an inverter generator to just a plain old generator because for equivalent power generating capacity, an inverter generator costs much more. This is similar to the clone vs. Honda argument. I am not disputing Honda quality by any means, and sure, if my budget supported it, I'd be happy to buy a Honda. But for something that I only pull out on occasions (and honestly, something that I hope to never have to pull out for a real emergency), I cannot really afford Honda quality at this time.
yeah i wouldn't waste the money, the only reason imho to go inverter is IF you're really concerned about shtf long outages and fuel storage and want more run time, because they spin down and *as long* as you're at 50% less majority running load you'll burn less fuel. A good compromise are those open frame inverters when they come onsale cheap.

For general emergency use it's over kill (and i have a 8000w/7500 champion 240v inverter...haven't used it in 2 years) i really only upgraded to that as i am in an ae hurricane flood zone and do get flooded in and want to be able to extend range of my fuel storage. Most floridians buy em cheap, loud and stick em on a shelf and that's appropriate for most cases. Really depends on your threats....if power lines are underground,etc i'm coastal and in last area i lived 25 years no outages more than brief...never bothered nor needed a genset, new area lines in air, outages strictly depend on the power company trimming branches and how bad the storm....but even then it's rare, i do often think i went overkill (as i have a backup inverter too) and that money would have been better staying in the market and funds...every dollar counts when compouding interest.
Jul 27, 2024 3:36 PM
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sweetboy79Jul 27, 2024 3:36 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.

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.
It depends can be low as few amps.. when your cooling large room it can pull 13amps I love the midea inveter ac
Jul 28, 2024 12:29 AM
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magbarnJul 28, 2024 12:29 AM
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This deal is still active if your local Sam's has it in stock at the store.
Jul 28, 2024 1:08 AM
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fishbone_Jul 28, 2024 1:08 AM
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My local Sam's had 5 left, so if anyone is still looking for them, you may still have luck in one of your local stores. Seems the deal is still on until they run out.
Jul 28, 2024 8:39 AM
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fran6covJul 28, 2024 8:39 AM
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Quote from fishbone_ View quoted comment :
My local Sam's had 5 left, so if anyone is still looking for them, you may still have luck in one of your local stores. Seems the deal is still on until they run out.
What location?

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Jul 28, 2024 8:43 AM
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fran6covJul 28, 2024 8:43 AM
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Anyone know how to check inventory on B&M?
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Jul 28, 2024 4:47 PM
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wordage
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Jul 28, 2024 4:47 PM
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Unfortunately, b&m inventory does not necessarily work or can be bypassed. On the morning this Doorbusters sale started, I went in for a price adjustment (I had paid full price for this a few weeks ago). I saw qty. 11 on the floor, but the website for my local club was reporting online orders only, i.e., no pickup as if they did not have any in stock. They were gone by yesterday evening, but if one simply went according to the supposed inventory numbers, they would have missed the in-store stock. I am thinking this might be a marketing thing--if they have local stock, they might want to force you to actually walk through the store for other impulse buys. Whereas if you are going to buy it online and have it shipped to your house, they would not be able to capitalize on having you in the store physically anyways.
Jul 30, 2024 11:17 PM
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magbarnJul 30, 2024 11:17 PM
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PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR AIR FILTER IS OILED. Mine was dry as a bone which means the air wasn't getting filtered during the break in period. For the recent buyers, make sure your air filter is oiled as this shortens engine life if it's not.

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