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expiredMBP1 posted Jul 10, 2025 1:13 PM

Prime Members: 9000-Watt Champion Power Equipment Tri Fuel Open Frame Inverter Generator

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Amazon has for Prime Members: 9000-Watt Champion Power Equipment Electric Start Tri Fuel Home Backup Portable Open Frame Inverter Generator (201176) on sale for $949.76. Shipping is free.

Note: Offer is available for a limited time only as a Lightning Deal.

Thanks to Community Member MBP1 for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Operates on natural gas, propane, or gasoline
  • Natural gas and propane hoses are included so the unit is ready to run on any fuel right out of the box
  • 420cc Champion engine with its battery-included electric start featuring a reliable toggle switch, a built-in Cold Start Technology
  • CO Shield carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
  • 50% quieter (72 dBA) and 20% lighter than a traditional 7250-watt generator, plus fuel-saving Economy Mode, and Intelligauge to monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours
  • Gasoline: 9000 starting watts and 7250 running watts
  • Propane: 9000 starting watts and 6525 running watts
  • Natural gas: 9000 starting watts and 5875 running watts
  • Engine oil is included
  • 3-year limited warranty and lifetime technical support

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
    • Amazon return policy: This item is non-returnable because of transportation regulation, but if the item arrives damaged or defective, you may request a refund or replacement through Your Orders by providing an image of the item and its defects.
    • You can view Home Depot's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $127.44 less than our front page deal price of from June 2025.

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Amazon has for Prime Members: 9000-Watt Champion Power Equipment Electric Start Tri Fuel Home Backup Portable Open Frame Inverter Generator (201176) on sale for $949.76. Shipping is free.

Note: Offer is available for a limited time only as a Lightning Deal.

Thanks to Community Member MBP1 for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Operates on natural gas, propane, or gasoline
  • Natural gas and propane hoses are included so the unit is ready to run on any fuel right out of the box
  • 420cc Champion engine with its battery-included electric start featuring a reliable toggle switch, a built-in Cold Start Technology
  • CO Shield carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
  • 50% quieter (72 dBA) and 20% lighter than a traditional 7250-watt generator, plus fuel-saving Economy Mode, and Intelligauge to monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours
  • Gasoline: 9000 starting watts and 7250 running watts
  • Propane: 9000 starting watts and 6525 running watts
  • Natural gas: 9000 starting watts and 5875 running watts
  • Engine oil is included
  • 3-year limited warranty and lifetime technical support

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
    • Amazon return policy: This item is non-returnable because of transportation regulation, but if the item arrives damaged or defective, you may request a refund or replacement through Your Orders by providing an image of the item and its defects.
    • You can view Home Depot's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $127.44 less than our front page deal price of from June 2025.

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Jul 10, 2025 2:37 PM
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hugeJul 10, 2025 2:37 PM
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This is a really good inverter generator. It can run your house, except maybe for your AC if it's a big one.

Here's something to compare it to. It is much quieter, but not as versatile :

https://www.samsclub.com/p/genmax...P990332260
Jul 10, 2025 3:36 PM
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lafittedogJul 10, 2025 3:36 PM
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Quote from huge :
This is a really good inverter generator. It can run your house, except maybe for your AC if it's a big one.Here's something to compare it to. It is much quieter, but not as versatile :https://www.samsclub.com/p/genmax...P990332260
This one is not tri fuel.
Jul 10, 2025 4:06 PM
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billa9b0ngJul 10, 2025 4:06 PM
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Didn't buy the HD/Amazon deal a few weeks ago but I did get it this time! I used my points and my wifes to get it for about $600.
Jul 10, 2025 4:20 PM
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sknickJul 10, 2025 4:20 PM
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Quote from huge :
This is a really good inverter generator. It can run your house, except maybe for your AC if it's a big one.Here's something to compare it to. It is much quieter, but not as versatile :https://www.samsclub.com/p/genmax...P990332260
If your generator capacity is under 12kw, you will most likely not be able to run your AC (due to inrush surge when it first turns on). You'll get a generator overload event if you try to use AC without an EasyStart kit.

A $400 Micro-Air EasyStart brings this down to 5-5.5kw to start & 2.5kw to continuously run (at least on my old system)...you might be able to get those numbers down even lower on a newer system.

But you're looking at another $400 - plus the time to read schematics off your AC & wire/self-install EasyStart properly. & then you'll have your AC usable with your generator also...
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Jul 10, 2025 4:42 PM
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cryhavokJul 10, 2025 4:42 PM
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I second the micro-air easy start. I run my 3.5T AC unit off a similar generator and it starts up no problem with the easy start. I ended up installing one on my second AC as well just because it seems to be better for the unit. Relatively easy install with stripping and rearranging a few wires.
Jul 10, 2025 5:04 PM
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java568Jul 10, 2025 5:04 PM
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Micro Air is a solid company but missed the mark with their 1st gen of Flex which has a lot of issues. If you get one, the end of your serial number is above 6200.

You can also get an AirGo or ICM soft starter or cheaper if you want to be a true slickdealer and don't care about having live data from your AC.
Last edited by java568 July 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM.
Jul 10, 2025 5:05 PM
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ronderJul 10, 2025 5:05 PM
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Quote from cryhavok :
I second the micro-air easy start. I run my 3.5T AC unit off a similar generator and it starts up no problem with the easy start. I ended up installing one on my second AC as well just because it seems to be better for the unit. Relatively easy install with stripping and rearranging a few wires.
Also, make sure your AC capacitor is up to spec. They tend to fail quietly. A bad cap will definitely trip your generator breaker.k

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Jul 10, 2025 5:06 PM
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AND_YOU_AREJul 10, 2025 5:06 PM
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Quote from sknick :
If your generator capacity is under 12kw, you will most likely not be able to run your AC (due to inrush surge when it first turns on). You'll get a generator overload event if you try to use AC without an EasyStart kit. A $400 Micro-Air EasyStart brings this down to 5-5.5kw to start & 2.5kw to continuously run (at least on my old system)...you might be able to get those numbers down even lower on a newer system. But you're looking at another $400 - plus the time to read schematics off your AC & wire/self-install EasyStart properly. & then you'll have your AC usable with your generator also...
Do you need a micro-air easy start for powering a heat pump?
I have an 36k BTU Mitsubishi P-Series H2i outdoor unit (Model # PUZ-HA36NKA) 36k BTU Mitsubishi P-Series Multi Position A Coil on furnace (Model # PAA-A36BA1) York Gas Furnace with ECM Blower Motor (Model # TM9Y060B12MP11)
Jul 10, 2025 5:18 PM
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java568Jul 10, 2025 5:18 PM
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Quote from AND_YOU_ARE :
Do you need a micro-air easy start for powering a heat pump?
I have an 36k BTU Mitsubishi P-Series H2i outdoor unit (Model # PUZ-HA36NKA) 36k BTU Mitsubishi P-Series Multi Position A Coil on furnace (Model # PAA-A36BA1) York Gas Furnace with ECM Blower Motor (Model # TM9Y060B12MP11)
LRA 27.5 Amps x 240 Volts= 6,600 watts

You'd probably be fine without it depending on what else you're powering.
Last edited by java568 July 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM.
Jul 10, 2025 5:33 PM
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sknickJul 10, 2025 5:33 PM
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Quote from AND_YOU_ARE :
Do you need a micro-air easy start for powering a heat pump?I have an 36k BTU Mitsubishi P-Series H2i outdoor unit (Model # PUZ-HA36NKA) 36k BTU Mitsubishi P-Series Multi Position A Coil on furnace (Model # PAA-A36BA1) York Gas Furnace with ECM Blower Motor (Model # TM9Y060B12MP11)
Yeah like the other user said, you grab your LRA (locked rotor amps) value off of the label on your AC condenser/outdoor unit & do the math from there.

My old unit has an LRA value of 95 for example...I was getting a generator overload event on a 9kW generator before installing an EasyStart kit (with almost nothing else consuming power on it).

If your air conditioner has an LRA of 95 amps at 240V and you expect a 30% voltage drop, you would calculate: (95 x 0.70) x (240 x 0.70) = 11kW, according to a Reddit thread. This means you need a generator that can provide at least 11kW of power during startup. If you don't account for a voltage drop, it would be more like 16-20kW needed (without an EasyStart kit)
Jul 10, 2025 5:34 PM
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AND_YOU_AREJul 10, 2025 5:34 PM
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Quote from java568 :
RLA 27.5 Amps x 240 Volts= 6,600 watts You'd probably be fine without it depending on what else you're powering.
For what its worth, I have a smart electric meter and my utility shows total hourly usage online. When heating with an outside temp of 25-30F, the hourly usage is 3.2kWh. When cooling the hourly usage is 1.9kWh.

I don't have a lot other items to power. My base load is typically 0.3-0.4kWh. This includes a 20cuft fridge, chest freezer, LED lighting, network and home security equipment.
Jul 10, 2025 6:01 PM
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BeautifulVest1304Jul 10, 2025 6:01 PM
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Quote from sknick :
Yeah like the other user said, you grab your LRA (locked rotor amps) value off of the label on your AC condenser/outdoor unit & do the math from there. My old unit has an LRA value of 95 for example...I was getting a generator overload event on a 9kW generator before installing an EasyStart kit (with almost nothing else consuming power on it). If your air conditioner has an LRA of 95 amps at 240V and you expect a 30% voltage drop, you would calculate: (95 x 0.70) x (240 x 0.70) = 11kW, according to a Reddit thread. This means you need a generator that can provide at least 11kW of power during startup. If you don't account for a voltage drop, it would be more like 16-20kW needed (without an EasyStart kit)
If it is any newer inverter heat pump, that inrush does not apply, as it will ramp up slowly.
Jul 10, 2025 6:27 PM
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sknickJul 10, 2025 6:27 PM
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Quote from BeautifulVest1304 :
If it is any newer inverter heat pump, that inrush does not apply, as it will ramp up slowly.
Good to know. That might be the situation of the poster who asked the original question, where the LRA value is already below 30.

My startup amps = 24 even with the EasyStart installed (according to the EasyStart bluetooth app that gives you data post-install).
Jul 10, 2025 6:51 PM
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fintlewoodlewixJul 10, 2025 6:51 PM
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Can't even charge an EV at 30 amps. This is a bit undersized, methinks. I'd want 10k watts on propane, or close to it.

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Jul 10, 2025 7:47 PM
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JakeH2648Jul 10, 2025 7:47 PM
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix :
Can't even charge an EV at 30 amps. This is a bit undersized, methinks. I'd want 10k watts on propane, or close to it.
Had an EV over 1 year, over 12k miles....charge on 30A outlet (at 24amps). Public charged 1x in that 1+ year.
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