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expiredRokket | Staff posted Oct 22, 2024 07:21 AM
expiredRokket | Staff posted Oct 22, 2024 07:21 AM

Pulsar 10,000/8,000-Watt Dual-Fuel Push-to-Start Generator

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The Home Depot has Pulsar 10,000/8,000-Watt Dual-Fuel Gasoline and Propane Push-to-Start Generator (PG10000BRCO) on sale for $599. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Operates on Gasoline or Propane
  • 10,000 Watt peak and 8,000 Running watts (GASOLINE) / 9,000 Watt peak and 7,200 Running watts (PROPANE)
  • Powerful 420 cc, 4-stroke, OHV, air cooled engine
  • Remote, Electric, and Recoil start makes start-up quick and easy
  • Four 120-Volt GFCI AC outlets, one 120v/240v 50A RV outlet, one 120/240v twist-lock outlet (L14-30R) to provide power to a variety of appliances, tools, and devices
  • Digital meter clearly displays voltage, frequency, run time, total hours, and maintenance
  • Includes propane hose for dual-fuel operation
  • Large 6.6 Gallon fuel tank gives you up to 8.5-hours of continuous operation at half load

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  • Offer ends today 10/22 or while supplies last.
  • This is $600 lower (50% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1199.
  • This is rated 4 out of 5 stars based on over 100 ratings.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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The Home Depot has Pulsar 10,000/8,000-Watt Dual-Fuel Gasoline and Propane Push-to-Start Generator (PG10000BRCO) on sale for $599. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Operates on Gasoline or Propane
  • 10,000 Watt peak and 8,000 Running watts (GASOLINE) / 9,000 Watt peak and 7,200 Running watts (PROPANE)
  • Powerful 420 cc, 4-stroke, OHV, air cooled engine
  • Remote, Electric, and Recoil start makes start-up quick and easy
  • Four 120-Volt GFCI AC outlets, one 120v/240v 50A RV outlet, one 120/240v twist-lock outlet (L14-30R) to provide power to a variety of appliances, tools, and devices
  • Digital meter clearly displays voltage, frequency, run time, total hours, and maintenance
  • Includes propane hose for dual-fuel operation
  • Large 6.6 Gallon fuel tank gives you up to 8.5-hours of continuous operation at half load

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Offer ends today 10/22 or while supplies last.
  • This is $600 lower (50% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1199.
  • This is rated 4 out of 5 stars based on over 100 ratings.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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BenjaminL6834
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It is generating some differing opinions.
CheeseRind
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I picked up the 12,000w version a year or two ago when it was on sale for $749. So far it's been great. Not a single issue.

I have been running ours exclusively on propane - would like to go as long as I can without using gas. Seems to be a good way to keep them from gumming up in storage without much fuss. I use an RV changeover valve with two BBQ size tanks, that way if one tank gets depleted it'll automatically switch over to the other without having to shut it off to change tanks. I'd like to get a natural gas conversion as well to make things a little more convenient.

We have a modest 1,100sq ft single story ranch and the 12,000w is more than enough to run our entire house. The 10,000w version here would probably do the trick with some energy conservation for $250 less, and run longer on the same amount of fuel.
Dr. J
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Not that I care but it's a fun math exercise. Specs say 8.5 hrs runtime @ 50% load (gasoline). That would be 8 hrs @ 4.5kw or 36kWh. Assuming no losses (which isn't accurate), given that Tesla's have ~ 70kwh+ battery packs I'd say this gen, with a full tank of gas, would probably get you to around 50% SOC. If you have a M3RWD, that has the smallest battery @ ~ 57.5 kwh in which this gen could get you to more like 60-65% SOC (both from 0%). The voltage will make some difference in efficiency of the transfer but mostly the time - you're looking for as high a kW as possible (the gen isn't going to max the car), and that's only going to happen on 240V. Also, you'd probably charge at a higher rate than 50%, but it just so happens that generator specs usually only provide runtime @ 50% load. Note that may not be a linear relationship (e.g. 100% load probably won't run for 2.25 hrs, but less)

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Oct 22, 2024 11:18 AM
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baller11111Oct 22, 2024 11:18 AM
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Good price 👍
Oct 22, 2024 11:29 AM
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JusthathoughtOct 22, 2024 11:29 AM
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75% love it and 25% hate the generator
Oct 22, 2024 11:49 AM
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BenjaminL6834Oct 22, 2024 11:49 AM
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Quote from leek69 :
75% love it and 25% hate the generator
It is generating some differing opinions.
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CheeseRindOct 22, 2024 11:58 AM
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I picked up the 12,000w version a year or two ago when it was on sale for $749. So far it's been great. Not a single issue.

I have been running ours exclusively on propane - would like to go as long as I can without using gas. Seems to be a good way to keep them from gumming up in storage without much fuss. I use an RV changeover valve with two BBQ size tanks, that way if one tank gets depleted it'll automatically switch over to the other without having to shut it off to change tanks. I'd like to get a natural gas conversion as well to make things a little more convenient.

We have a modest 1,100sq ft single story ranch and the 12,000w is more than enough to run our entire house. The 10,000w version here would probably do the trick with some energy conservation for $250 less, and run longer on the same amount of fuel.
Oct 22, 2024 12:58 PM
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PurpleArm659Oct 22, 2024 12:58 PM
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Most of the reviews on this are truly terrible, and there are a lot of unverified 5-star reviews to pump it up, which is too bad. I got excited about the size for the price, but this for sure isn't it.
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Tarkov
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Oct 22, 2024 01:35 PM
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Quote from CheeseRind :
I picked up the 12,000w version a year or two ago when it was on sale for $749. So far it's been great. Not a single issue.

I have been running ours exclusively on propane - would like to go as long as I can without using gas. Seems to be a good way to keep them from gumming up in storage without much fuss. I use an RV changeover valve with two BBQ size tanks, that way if one tank gets depleted it'll automatically switch over to the other without having to shut it off to change tanks. I'd like to get a natural gas conversion as well to make things a little more convenient.

We have a modest 1,100sq ft single story ranch and the 12,000w is more than enough to run our entire house. The 10,000w version here would probably do the trick with some energy conservation for $250 less, and run longer on the same amount of fuel.
If you run it dry you should be fine, gas lasts a LOT longer than propane. 3hrs for a grill tank vs ~2hrs per gallon of gas

My power was out for 6 days from Milton, having AC was the only thing that made it bearable lol
Oct 22, 2024 01:48 PM
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Shelms488Oct 22, 2024 01:48 PM
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Quote from Tarkov :
If you run it dry you should be fine, gas lasts a LOT longer than propane. 3hrs for a grill tank vs ~2hrs per gallon of gas

My power was out for 6 days from Milton, having AC was the only thing that made it bearable lol
That's why I have a 100 lb propane tank for mine.

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RokketOct 22, 2024 02:16 PM
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Thanks for the conversation! Just to note, the sale price ends tonight. No idea when this deal may come back around. Super slick, IMO. Hope this deal helps someone.
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Dr. JOct 22, 2024 02:39 PM
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Quote from Tarkov :
If you run it dry you should be fine, gas lasts a LOT longer than propane. 3hrs for a grill tank vs ~2hrs per gallon of gas

My power was out for 6 days from Milton, having AC was the only thing that made it bearable lol
Quote from Shelms488 :
That's why I have a 100 lb propane tank for mine.
LP also derates power capacity. For this model:
10,000-Watt peak/8,000-Watt rated (gasoline)
9,000-Watt peak/7,200-Watt rated (LPG)

For models that accept NG, typically you'll see another ~ 10-15% reduction vs. LP.
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CawkaOct 22, 2024 02:49 PM
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I have an older model, I tested it when I first go it and it worked fine, the second time I tested, about a year later, it ran for about 3 minutes before the engine blew up covering my driveway in an oil. Pulsar sent me a new engine without any instructions or guidance on how to replace the engine.

Single data point, but I am staying away from Pulsar all together.
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CheeseRindOct 22, 2024 02:49 PM
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Quote from Tarkov :
If you run it dry you should be fine, gas lasts a LOT longer than propane. 3hrs for a grill tank vs ~2hrs per gallon of gas My power was out for 6 days from Milton, having AC was the only thing that made it bearable lol
I found that two grill tanks lasted about 9 hours for me, but agree it would be better to not have to worry about it. Yes, gas lasts much longer. This is why I plan on getting a natural gas conversion and a hookup. There's a gas line right next to our interlock generator outlet on the house anyway.
Running it empty indeed can help, or run it empty and run some seafoam or stabil through it, but regardless as soon as you've had gas through it you can't really un-ring that bell and have to keep up on it. On the other hand, it's not super hard to run it dry and start it up every couple months, I think the majority of folks that have issues don't do any maintenance or do crappy maintenance. With our generator I did a few break-in cycles and used a ZDDP zinc additive in the first oil fill that is often used for engine break-in. Not necessary, but good insurance.
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BostonBatmanOct 22, 2024 03:00 PM
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Quote from leek69 :
75% love it and 25% hate the generator
Hate it for the size and noise?
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Oct 22, 2024 03:23 PM
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Quote from BenjaminL6834 :
It is generating some differing opinions.
The opinions seem to be pulsating.
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TheEdgeOct 22, 2024 03:26 PM
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Quote from BenjaminL6834 :
It is generating some differing opinions.
I see watt you did there.

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dremagusOct 22, 2024 04:27 PM
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Quote from Tarkov :
If you run it dry you should be fine, gas lasts a LOT longer than propane. 3hrs for a grill tank vs ~2hrs per gallon of gas

My power was out for 6 days from Milton, having AC was the only thing that made it bearable lol
We have the 12k version and got about 8-9 hrs on a grill propane tank at night and 5-6 hrs during the day. We lost power for 4 days from Milton. So it's really load dependent, I try not to max my generators, too.

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