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Apr 12, 2025 5:25 PM

Sam's Club Plus Members: Westinghouse 13500/10500 Watt Portable Tri-Fuel Generator

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Sam's Club has for its Plus Members: Westinghouse 13500 / 10500 Watt Portable Tri-Fuel Generator with CO Sensor (WGen10500TFc) for $999. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member JFalc for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Perfect as a backup power source for larger homes or a dependable source of portable power
  • 13,500 peak watts, 10,500 running watts (gasoline); 12,500 peak watts, 9500 running watts (propane); 10,000 peak watts, 8500 running watts (natural gas)
  • Runs for up to 19 hours on a 9.5 gal. fuel tank with built-in fuel gauge; up to 7 hours on a 20 lb. propane tank
  • Powered by a heavy-duty 500cc 4-Stroke OHV Westinghouse Engine constructed with a durable cast iron sleeve
  • Push-Button Electric Start pairs with key fob and is backed by emergency recoil start
  • Tri-fuel operation easily switches from gas to propane to natural gas without shutting off unit
  • As low as 74 dBA operating volume
  • (2) GFCI 5-20R household duplex outlets, (1) Transfer Switch Ready L14-30R 120/240-Volt twist-lock, (1) 120/240V 14-50R, and (2) USB Ports with rubber outlet covers
  • VFT display gives you real-time updates with the voltage output, frequency, and lifetime hours
  • Featuring a carbon monoxide (CO) sensor with automatic shutdown

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • This generator is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 30K customer reviews.
  • Includes 3-Year Limited Warranty and lifetime technical support
  • The sale ends on April 20, 2025, or while supplies last.
  • Don't have a Sam's Club Membership? Join today: Club Membership $50/yr. or Plus Membership $110/yr.
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Sam's Club has for its Plus Members: Westinghouse 13500 / 10500 Watt Portable Tri-Fuel Generator with CO Sensor (WGen10500TFc) for $999. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member JFalc for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Perfect as a backup power source for larger homes or a dependable source of portable power
  • 13,500 peak watts, 10,500 running watts (gasoline); 12,500 peak watts, 9500 running watts (propane); 10,000 peak watts, 8500 running watts (natural gas)
  • Runs for up to 19 hours on a 9.5 gal. fuel tank with built-in fuel gauge; up to 7 hours on a 20 lb. propane tank
  • Powered by a heavy-duty 500cc 4-Stroke OHV Westinghouse Engine constructed with a durable cast iron sleeve
  • Push-Button Electric Start pairs with key fob and is backed by emergency recoil start
  • Tri-fuel operation easily switches from gas to propane to natural gas without shutting off unit
  • As low as 74 dBA operating volume
  • (2) GFCI 5-20R household duplex outlets, (1) Transfer Switch Ready L14-30R 120/240-Volt twist-lock, (1) 120/240V 14-50R, and (2) USB Ports with rubber outlet covers
  • VFT display gives you real-time updates with the voltage output, frequency, and lifetime hours
  • Featuring a carbon monoxide (CO) sensor with automatic shutdown

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • This generator is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 30K customer reviews.
  • Includes 3-Year Limited Warranty and lifetime technical support
  • The sale ends on April 20, 2025, or while supplies last.
  • Don't have a Sam's Club Membership? Join today: Club Membership $50/yr. or Plus Membership $110/yr.
  • 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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Apr 14, 2025 1:46 AM
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HomeschooledApr 14, 2025 1:46 AM
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Quote from Dr.Tek View quoted comment :
Stay far away from Westinghouse.
I'll stay really close to it, actually. They've been solid.

In fact, this unit, the 12500, and the 14500 are solid units. The 14500 has a <5% THD for a non-inverter generator.
Apr 14, 2025 4:20 AM
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RichardWadApr 14, 2025 4:20 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

For anyone who isn't up on generators, there are the standard ones like this, which basically run wide open all the time and they tend to use more fuel and are louder.The newer ones are called inverter generators and they are typically more efficient and quieter because they will throttle the engine down depending on the load, and have things like eco modes etc.These are considerations because during an emergency scenario, fuel can be hard to find and it can be difficult to store a decent amount, especially gasoline.In some scenarios you want to be quieter- "hey, I live across town, I heard you have power? Literally, I heard it and followed the sound here…

Ideal for quiet is a solar generator but those are insanely expensive for high load systems. Solar is also safe to take and run indoors while these obviously can kill you in closed spaces.Inverter generators are more efficient and quieter as said but the difference isn't super major. Maybe 60db vs 75db. A few more hours runtime on the same fuel depending on load. A little more expensive but not too horrible.

Good points of this one would be tri fuel- most are single or dual fuel at best.Wattage for price point is good. This has the load capacity to run larger pull appliances like AC when linked into your panel.

That would be the second thing some have asked. You can install a transfer panel or switch, with an outlet. You basically install a 30 amp outlet that goes to a breaker in your panel. You connect the 30amp output on this via a cord to the 30amp outlet installed in your wall. I did this myself although I have electrical experience.The switch basically kills the main breaker to your panel (line input from power company) and flips on the breaker that the outlet is run to. This is to protect from backfeeding power which can send power back down the lines and potentially hurt or kill a line worker.

When the breaker to the generator is on, the generator basically becomes the line feed and energizes the panel, and therefore anything running on that panel (simply put). Transfer panels allow you to only have certain circuits drawing power, although you can essentially do the same thing by killing the breakers (off) to any devices you don't want to be pulling from the generator.The outlet and breaker can be more than 30 amp but that's provided the generator outlet wiring is rated for at least that, otherwise it can be dangerous.

You also need to make sure the plugs and receptacles match, M/F, type etc.Really not complicated if you know how to wire electrical. Anyhow. Consult a professional if you're not one, don't take all I say as gospel. Just trying to be helpful with some additional info on questions some have asked.



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Apr 14, 2025 12:30 PM
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multiuseemailApr 14, 2025 12:30 PM
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Quote from MellowCrow9001 View quoted comment :
"I installed" = hired someone to do it 😂 About $500 for the gas hookup which got extended off my pool's NG pipe and included the quick release valve. The electric was done by a certified electrician, I think in the $400-500 range if I recall and included the 50amp. Some of this was done in midst of impending weather crisis so that may have affected pricing a bit.
Believe it or not, those prices seem less expensive. My neighbor (Houston suburb) got just a T installed on the gas meter for $500 but over $700 for the electrical work.
Apr 14, 2025 8:27 PM
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angela41716Apr 14, 2025 8:27 PM
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Quote from ltusmc View quoted comment :
I bought this last year after all the hurricanes. Powers everything in my house.
Quick question, is your generator also powering your Central A/C Unit? If so, is your generator able to start the A/C Unit as-is or did you have to install an A/C Soft Start unit to lessen in the in-rush amps?

Thanks in advance Wink
Apr 15, 2025 1:29 PM
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jlwarren8Apr 15, 2025 1:29 PM
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Normal price at Lowes
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Apr 15, 2025 7:44 PM
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Fry-man22Apr 15, 2025 7:44 PM
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They list a THD of <=23 for this. Just FYI.
https://westinghouseoutdoorpower....-co-sensor
Apr 16, 2025 12:41 AM
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addiquijoteApr 16, 2025 12:41 AM
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Quote from jlwarren8 View quoted comment :
Normal price at Lowes
You are probably confusing this with a different one, Lowe's price is $1,249

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Apr 16, 2025 12:46 AM
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BeaKewlApr 16, 2025 12:46 AM
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No, get a Generac.
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Apr 16, 2025 3:59 AM
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alegre70Apr 16, 2025 3:59 AM
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How long can this run continuously? I like the idea of it running on ng.
Apr 18, 2025 12:37 PM
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baller11111Apr 18, 2025 12:37 PM
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Quote from MasterRigger View quoted comment :
Problem with a big generator powering your home is the fuel consumption. It takes a lot of fuel if you are using gasoline. Gasoline isn't always easy to find after a storm. I go with a smaller generator and turn the bedroom into a bunker with a window shaker and run a refrigerator. Run time is much longer per gallon of fuel.
Solved if you have NG...never seen NG stop flowing. There are videos on YouTube how to pipe it to your meter. Basically install a T and shut off valve after the meter. Size of pipe depends on the distance of the run. If close to the meter you can use 3/4 pipe, but farther away you need to use a larger pipe like 1"
Apr 18, 2025 12:39 PM
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baller11111Apr 18, 2025 12:39 PM
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Quote from alegre70 View quoted comment :
How long can this run continuously? I like the idea of it running on ng.
Your supposed to change the oil after so many hours I believe...but at least a few days
Apr 18, 2025 12:45 PM
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baller11111Apr 18, 2025 12:45 PM
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I have this size in another brand, that was dual fuel. I added a kn regulator and made it tri fuel. Good thing about NG is you don't have to worry about old fuel gumming up the carb and it not working when you need it. I keep it in the garage with a trickle charger on the battery. It is heavy, but on wheels...about as loud as a lawn mower
Apr 21, 2025 3:14 PM
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multiuseemailApr 21, 2025 3:14 PM
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Quote from baller11111 View quoted comment :
Your supposed to change the oil after so many hours I believe...but at least a few days
According to p34 of the manual [westinghouseoutdoorpower.com]:
Change oil after the first 25hrs, then after 50hours or every 6 months and also clean air filter.
After every 100 hours inspect/clean spark arrestor & spark plug; inspect/adjust valve clearance; replace fuel filter.
After 300 hours or every ear replace spark plug & air filter.

May 1, 2025 8:48 PM
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baller11111May 1, 2025 8:48 PM
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Quote from multiuseemail View quoted comment :
According to p34 of the manual [westinghouseoutdoorpower.com]:
Change oil after the first 25hrs, then after 50hours or every 6 months and also clean air filter.
After every 100 hours inspect/clean spark arrestor & spark plug; inspect/adjust valve clearance; replace fuel filter.
After 300 hours or every ear replace spark plug & air filter.
50hrs / 24hrs = about two days of continuous running before changing the oil

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