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Nov 11, 2024 5:40 PM

PowerSmart 2500W Portable Inverter Gas Generator

$299

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DOBEST via Walmart has 2500W PowerSmart Portable Inverter Gas Generator for $299. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Rated wattage:1900 W
  • Starting wattage: 2500 W
  • Engine Type: 4-stroke OHV single cylinder with forced
  • Engine Displacement:79CC
  • Rated voltage:120V
  • Rated current:15.8A
  • Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Phase: Single
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 1.05 Gal.
  • Oil Capacity:16.9 fl.oz

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $320 lower (51% savings) than the list price of $619
  • About this product:
    • 2-year warranty

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DOBEST via Walmart has 2500W PowerSmart Portable Inverter Gas Generator for $299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Rated wattage:1900 W
  • Starting wattage: 2500 W
  • Engine Type: 4-stroke OHV single cylinder with forced
  • Engine Displacement:79CC
  • Rated voltage:120V
  • Rated current:15.8A
  • Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Phase: Single
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 1.05 Gal.
  • Oil Capacity:16.9 fl.oz

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $320 lower (51% savings) than the list price of $619
  • About this product:
    • 2-year warranty

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Written by Eragorn | Staff

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Nov 11, 2024 5:47 PM
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deeznutz206Nov 11, 2024 5:47 PM
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Anyone have experience with this brand?
Nov 11, 2024 7:30 PM
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FarmeroakNov 11, 2024 7:30 PM
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FYI Firman often has their 1800W/2000W peak inverter generator on sale for $200-250. I have many of their generators and they've been great. I'd personally wait for a Firman sale.
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Nov 11, 2024 7:33 PM
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EureskoNov 11, 2024 7:33 PM
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Quote from Farmeroak View quoted comment :
FYI Firman often has their 1800W/2000W peak inverter generator on sale for $200-250. I have many of their generators and they've been great. I'd personally wait for a Firman sale.
Those are sometimes refurbished for that price, but they are okay for the price.
Nov 11, 2024 7:59 PM
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CaleoNov 11, 2024 7:59 PM
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Quote from Farmeroak View quoted comment :
FYI Firman often has their 1800W/2000W peak inverter generator on sale for $200-250. I have many of their generators and they've been great. I'd personally wait for a Firman sale.
I'd gotten one of the cheap 1800/2000W refurbs a while ago as part of a refurb sale. Mixed feelings. In short, one thing everyone should be aware of on it is that the intake is right on the bottom of the unit and can ingest sand/dust easily. That said... it did work, and it did run loads. My biggest functional complaint about it was that its eco-mode throttle control wasn't super dependable (it tended to stall out if idling in eco mode then, say, a fridge compressor kicked on).

I've since bartered it away after having sprung for the legendary Honda EU2200i; its eco mode throttle has been flawless.
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Nov 11, 2024 8:22 PM
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QCwvGyFuNov 11, 2024 8:22 PM
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Not sure if it makes a difference to some. But i got one for a family member in case the power goes out during a flood. The whole point was to power the water pumps in case they are needed. She doesnt even have the arm strength to pull the starter cord properly to start it.

In case arm strength is an issue, get one that has electric starter.
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Nov 11, 2024 8:34 PM
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multiuseemailNov 11, 2024 8:34 PM
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Quote from deeznutz206 View quoted comment :
Anyone have experience with this brand?
I have the older version of this. Initially purchased for "during the day" kitchen electronics & charging a 300wh portable power station during camp outing. Was also going to use small window-unit AC to keep the tent cool but ended up not needing.

The next week after camping, a hurricane hit and we lost power for around 36hrs. I pulled this out to the back yard, strung two extension cords - one to the kitchen/living room, another to the bedroom + internet room. It always powered modem/wifi. During the day it powered: TV, PS5, fans. During the night it powered: a few lamps, TV, small window AC (overnight). I would also swap out the fridge for kitchen appliances like kettle, george foreman, griddle during the day.

I always kept the generator at "eco mode" (see: also low noise) and it will rev up when needed. I believe I used about 1 to 1.5 gallon over 36hrs.

Edit: Apparently, I bought mine for $343.14 otd, which makes this current deal better than mine. Also, that deal was available for normal noobs like me who don't have W+
Last edited by multiuseemail November 11, 2024 at 12:38 PM.
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Nov 11, 2024 8:46 PM
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multiuseemailNov 11, 2024 8:46 PM
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Quote from Caleo View quoted comment :
In short, one thing everyone should be aware of on it is that the intake is right on the bottom of the unit and can ingest sand/dust easily.
I can't remember where the intake/dust cover of my model of this wattage/brand, but I made it a point to carry wooden planks which I use as a "platform" for my generator. After 40+hrs of use, I cleaned the filter and it was surprisingly clean. That's after spending a few hours in the wilderness.

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Nov 11, 2024 10:17 PM
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mattyd2377Nov 11, 2024 10:17 PM
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Would this run a sump pump?
Nov 11, 2024 10:56 PM
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clsANov 11, 2024 10:56 PM
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Quote from mattyd2377 View quoted comment :
Would this run a sump pump?
You have to look at the pump and see what its surge power requirement is. This tops out at 15 Amp 2500W. I was considering combining this with a Ecoflo Delta 2, this way you have the ability to recharge the Delta 2 very effectually. And still have the silent and reliable battery power indoors.
Nov 12, 2024 3:39 AM
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carleriksenNov 12, 2024 3:39 AM
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Quote from multiuseemail View quoted comment :
I have the older version of this. Initially purchased for "during the day" kitchen electronics & charging a 300wh portable power station during camp outing. Was also going to use small window-unit AC to keep the tent cool but ended up not needing.The next week after camping, a hurricane hit and we lost power for around 36hrs. I pulled this out to the back yard, strung two extension cords - one to the kitchen/living room, another to the bedroom + internet room. It always powered modem/wifi. During the day it powered: TV, PS5, fans. During the night it powered: a few lamps, TV, small window AC (overnight). I would also swap out the fridge for kitchen appliances like kettle, george foreman, griddle during the day.I always kept the generator at "eco mode" (see: also low noise) and it will rev up when needed. I believe I used about 1 to 1.5 gallon over 36hrs. Edit: Apparently, I bought mine for $343.14 otd, which makes this current deal better than mine. Also, that deal was available for normal noobs like me who don't have W+
Just wanted to inject that your memory is likely not correct on the fuel usage. No generator will run for 36 hours on that amount of gas. 10 hours/gallon pure eco mode is the likely max.
Nov 12, 2024 4:41 PM
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multiuseemailNov 12, 2024 4:41 PM
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Quote from carleriksen View quoted comment :
Just wanted to inject that your memory is likely not correct on the fuel usage. No generator will run for 36 hours on that amount of gas. 10 hours/gallon pure eco mode is the likely max.
I will concede and I wont disagree that my memory is incorrect. Memory isn't my strong suit.
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Nov 12, 2024 5:05 PM
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lurewarsNov 12, 2024 5:05 PM
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Quote from Farmeroak View quoted comment :
FYI Firman often has their 1800W/2000W peak inverter generator on sale for $200-250. I have many of their generators and they've been great. I'd personally wait for a Firman sale.
Just to clarify. I believe that firman generator is 1600/2000 watts. They also make a 1700/2100 version. But usually charge considerably more for it. Also during the last refurbished sale it was 249 instad of the usual 199. Don't know if that's the new Sale refurbished price or not.

I own the sixteen hundred watt version. It's been great. I do wish should had a little more power. When running microwave or small convection it really revs hard. Running a little over 1500 watts. It does run it. But I feel it may be shortening its life. Wish it had a little more breathing room. For tasks like charging the ecoflow delta 2 it is perfect.
Nov 12, 2024 8:20 PM
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Medic311Nov 12, 2024 8:20 PM
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"Sold and Shipped by DOBEST"

What the heck is DOBEST?
Nov 12, 2024 8:21 PM
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MellowStove600Nov 12, 2024 8:21 PM
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Quote from deeznutz206 View quoted comment :
Anyone have experience with this brand?
search for legit reviews online and you will have your answer..........seems when a problem happens.......no support and no service..........and a problem will happen soon......unless you use it a couple times a year............

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Nov 12, 2024 8:22 PM
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MellowStove600Nov 12, 2024 8:22 PM
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Quote from Medic311 View quoted comment :
"Sold and Shipped by DOBEST"What the heck is DOBEST?
china has "outfits" too

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