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expiredtunabreath posted Sep 19, 2024 10:47 PM
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FIRMAN 3200/4000W 30A Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter Generator (Refurbished)

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FIRMAN Power Equipment via eBay has FIRMAN 3200/4000W 30A Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter Generator (WH03242F; Certified Refurbished) for $389.99 - $78 w/ coupon code FALL20OFF = $311.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for finding this deal.
  • Note: This Certified Refurbished product comes with a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate. The only accessories included with this certified refurbished generator are the owner's manual and lpg hose with regulator.
About this Item:
  • Runs on Gasoline or Propane Fuel
  • Electric & Recoil Start
  • Noise Level: 57 Decibel
  • 9 Hour Run Time
  • CO Alert System (Carbon Monoxide Warning and Shutdown)
  • 193cc dual fuel engine with low oil shut off and cast iron sleeve
  • 1.8 gal tank provides 10hrs of run-time. Propane tank not included
  • Equipped with PGMA G300 CO shutdown
  • RV ready multi feature control panel with covered outlets
  • Less than 3% Low THD-Clean power
  • 5.5″ Heavy Duty Wheels and Folding Handle

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  • Condition Notes: This product has been refurbished to exacting specifications by FIRMAN technicians. Certified to work as new. May have cosmetic blemishes.
  • This price is $18 lower than a recent Frontpage 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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Update: This popular deal is still available.

FIRMAN Power Equipment via eBay has FIRMAN 3200/4000W 30A Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter Generator (WH03242F; Certified Refurbished) for $389.99 - $78 w/ coupon code FALL20OFF = $311.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for finding this deal.
  • Note: This Certified Refurbished product comes with a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate. The only accessories included with this certified refurbished generator are the owner's manual and lpg hose with regulator.
About this Item:
  • Runs on Gasoline or Propane Fuel
  • Electric & Recoil Start
  • Noise Level: 57 Decibel
  • 9 Hour Run Time
  • CO Alert System (Carbon Monoxide Warning and Shutdown)
  • 193cc dual fuel engine with low oil shut off and cast iron sleeve
  • 1.8 gal tank provides 10hrs of run-time. Propane tank not included
  • Equipped with PGMA G300 CO shutdown
  • RV ready multi feature control panel with covered outlets
  • Less than 3% Low THD-Clean power
  • 5.5″ Heavy Duty Wheels and Folding Handle

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • Condition Notes: This product has been refurbished to exacting specifications by FIRMAN technicians. Certified to work as new. May have cosmetic blemishes.
  • This price is $18 lower than a recent Frontpage 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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purduepurdy
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I bought one of these about a year ago. Did not come with a charging cord for trickle charging the onboard battery. Found this that I can use with my battery tender. Thought others might benefit.

https://www.gerbing.com/products/...9374680355
dogstar1
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I wish more people would get these for emergencies.

That said, campground campers PLEASE LEAVE THEM HOME home when you go camping in a campground. Boondocking, fine, whatever. But if you're in a rustic, no power, no flush toilets forest service campground with lots of tent campers, please show some restraint. And if you absolutely have to turn it on (I dunno, maybe you need to charge your cpap battery?), do it for like an hour max.

I was just camping over the weekend and someone had this brand and was proud of it. They spent the whole weekend inside their trailer (beautiful weather, low 70s, no bugs!) and ran this nearly nonstop. Why?

I know it says only 57db, but there's more to it than just volume. At least in a natural setting. Close to it, it seemed quietish on the surface but we were aware of it running all over the campground. Even 20 feet from a loud mountain stream, you could sense the drone. Would it bother me in my neighborhood if I knew people were without power? Heck no. But in the woods? Skip it.

Thank you for listening to my rant.
MyBallsItch
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I think this is the best price I've ever seen for dual fuel electric start of this size.
Nice find.

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Sep 20, 2024 05:49 PM
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whodiiniSep 20, 2024 05:49 PM
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Quote from SociableDirt3456 :
I bought this last month. It had minor scuffs but the motor area was spotless. It shipped quickly. Tested it and everything worked. Now I need to find a battery charger that fits it because I don't run it enough to maintain the battery. Glad it also has a recoil start.
I own one. see my post about a better way to keep battery from dying:
https://slickdeals.net/f/17723694-firman-who3242f-duel-fuel-4000-watt-inverter-generator-refurbished-free-shipping-2-year-warranty-ebay-329-99?v=1&p=172899780#post172899780
Last edited by whodiini September 20, 2024 at 04:28 PM.
Sep 20, 2024 05:59 PM
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Toby16customSep 20, 2024 05:59 PM
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Quote from Yourantic :
How much gas did it use up in those 42 hours? Did you use ethanol free gas or regular gas?
87 octane with fuel treatment, I empty my carbs out for winter typically tho.

Gallons about 7 total, topped off at night and definitely had to refuel come morning.
Sep 20, 2024 05:59 PM
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GaryZ5998Sep 20, 2024 05:59 PM
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I wonder if these are mostly Costco returns- there always seem to be one in the Costco return area whenever I visit.
Sep 20, 2024 06:06 PM
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YouranticSep 20, 2024 06:06 PM
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Quote from Toby16custom :
87 octane with fuel treatment, I empty my carbs out for winter typically tho.

Gallons about 7 total, topped off at night and definitely had to refuel come morning.
Thank you for the data! I know there's figures online and in the manual.

Sorry but what do you mean by emptying the carbs?

Also how "long" can you store the gasoline with fuel treatment?
Sep 20, 2024 06:36 PM
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jbserraSep 20, 2024 06:36 PM
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Quote from MattD :
Any chance you can provide a link to the cable you bought that you're using to hook up to your transfer switch?
The Reliance unit came with a cable to hook to the outside inlet. My previous testing attempt failed because I found out that the cable it came with did not have the proper plug for the generator so I had to buy an adapter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C659WTPS
Sep 20, 2024 07:04 PM
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BigsavySep 20, 2024 07:04 PM
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Great deal! I spent almost this much on 3200 gas only last year. Smh Frown Similar sale, It came in pretty good shape (refurbished) I did have an issue with the recoil but Firman customer service was top notch and sent me the replacement parts I needed free of charge! I'd recommend…
Sep 20, 2024 08:29 PM
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PurpleSnake6860Sep 20, 2024 08:29 PM
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Quote from Lou_ :
I bought one during the last sale about a month ago. Box came and generator was in decent shape but had obviously been run. It had some oil left in it and it was black as could be, still had an odor of gasoline in the tank. LP regulator was missing which I'm still trying to get Firman to replace. Very slow customer service.

Their customer support told me all refurbs will have under 100 hours of use. I believe they reset the hour meter before shipment as well.
I have no doubt...My refurb which was a total POS still had the same spark plug that was originally in use. What was refurbed?

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Sep 20, 2024 08:36 PM
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PurpleSnake6860Sep 20, 2024 08:36 PM
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Thanks, OP. Hope your experience is better than mine was.

The generator worked for a day then nothing. Refurbished? The sparkplug was original; it had mega wear. Replacing it allowed the unit to run for an hour or so to check to make sure it worked. Despite several failed attempts to get it to work a week or so later, and after speaking to Firman, with another email unanswered, I called SquareTrade to report it as defective and thankfully got my money back. Save and register your extended warranty-you will most likely need to make a claim.
Sep 20, 2024 09:20 PM
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JmccalipSep 20, 2024 09:20 PM
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It ran my house for 160hrs straight 24/7 operation during beryl. It does consume way more gas than the manual says. 10 gallons every 24hrs. I do oil changes every 50.
Sep 20, 2024 10:04 PM
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DavidsAwesomeSep 20, 2024 10:04 PM
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Maybe it's better from eBay. I bought directly from firman on their last sale and they sent me 2 bad generators, finally the third one was good but now it leaks oil. You're responsible for troubleshooting and installing replacement parts. They're not very helpful but if you're persistent they'll send a replacement.
Sep 20, 2024 10:04 PM
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206bruceSep 20, 2024 10:04 PM
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Was about to check out and I see that they collect tax on the $389 amount. That's not right. Item is $312 after coupon code. I was already on the fence about these "refurb" returned units. The Wen is $300 and brand new. Might get that instead.
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Sep 20, 2024 10:18 PM
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MellowClass6259Sep 20, 2024 10:18 PM
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Quote from 206bruce :
Was about to check out and I see that they collect tax on the $389 amount. That's not right. Item is $312 after coupon code. I was already on the fence about these "refurb" returned units. The Wen is $300 and brand new. Might get that instead.
Which wen?
Sep 20, 2024 10:31 PM
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206bruceSep 20, 2024 10:31 PM
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Quote from MellowClass6259 :
Which wen?
It's apple to oranges but close enough for me. https://slickdeals.net/f/17598873-wen-4000-watt-open-frame-inverter-generator-299-gn400im-rv-ready
Sep 20, 2024 11:47 PM
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flashesbuckSep 20, 2024 11:47 PM
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Quote from willnpc :
Would you recommend the one you posted or the one thats $30 more? thanks
If you have no need for propane, then the 3200 is more than enough power for most jobs

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Sep 21, 2024 12:24 AM
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topshelf207Sep 21, 2024 12:24 AM
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Quote from 206bruce :
Was about to check out and I see that they collect tax on the $389 amount. That's not right. Item is $312 after coupon code. I was already on the fence about these "refurb" returned units. The Wen is $300 and brand new. Might get that instead.

This started happening to me with Amazon coupons from some sellers now. Pisses me right off.

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