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Costco Members: A-iPower 2400W Yamaha Powered Inverter Generator

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: A-iPower 2400W Yamaha Powered Inverter Generator (SC2400IP) on sale for $349.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor powerfuldoppler for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Powered by Yamaha: 80cc OHV High Performance 4 Cycle Engine
  • High Output: 2,400 Starting Watts - 1,900 Running Watts
  • Pure Power: <3% THD of clean power output, sensitive electronics safe
  • Low Idle Technology: Extended run time of 10 hrs at 25% load
  • Quiet Operation: As low as 52 dB - ideal for home, camping, tailgating & RV
  • Parallel equipped: Complete with parallel ports for double the power output when linked together
  • Compact Design: Lightweight for easy to transport with telescoping handle & wheels
  • CO Sensor With Auto Shutdown: Monitors and reacts to carbon monoxide (CO) levels

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • This offer is $50 less than the previous FP deal.
  • Valid 8/1/25 through 8/31/25. While supplies last.
  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: A-iPower 2400W Yamaha Powered Inverter Generator (SC2400IP) on sale for $349.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor powerfuldoppler for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Powered by Yamaha: 80cc OHV High Performance 4 Cycle Engine
  • High Output: 2,400 Starting Watts - 1,900 Running Watts
  • Pure Power: <3% THD of clean power output, sensitive electronics safe
  • Low Idle Technology: Extended run time of 10 hrs at 25% load
  • Quiet Operation: As low as 52 dB - ideal for home, camping, tailgating & RV
  • Parallel equipped: Complete with parallel ports for double the power output when linked together
  • Compact Design: Lightweight for easy to transport with telescoping handle & wheels
  • CO Sensor With Auto Shutdown: Monitors and reacts to carbon monoxide (CO) levels

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • This offer is $50 less than the previous FP deal.
  • Valid 8/1/25 through 8/31/25. While supplies last.
  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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00dahc
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A modern AC unit of that size will probably use around 1200W

A fridge uses about 90-110W to run, but doesn't run all the time. However every 14-16hr they do a defrost mode which uses 250-400W for half hour or so.

TLDR, this would be fine.

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Yesterday 02:30 PM
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knobby0001Yesterday 02:30 PM
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Thanks for posting. I appreciate it. Was looking for a small inverter generator to recharge my EcoFlow Delta Pro as needed. Also had Costco wallet money needed to spend. Hope we will get some comments/suggestions on here to help me operating this item. Have a great safe weekend!
Yesterday 02:54 PM
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MaroonPocket778Yesterday 02:54 PM
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you could also get a generator plug and interlock kit for your breaker box too. Will have to shutoff your 240v breakers. you could get an adapter that jumps both legs of the breaker box so you could flip on what breakers you want. could run a fridge and a small window unit and some internet and lights..
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RansomYesterday 03:50 PM
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Quote from MaroonPocket778 :
you could also get a generator plug and interlock kit for your breaker box too. Will have to shutoff your 240v breakers. you could get an adapter that jumps both legs of the breaker box so you could flip on what breakers you want. could run a fridge and a small window unit and some internet and lights..
Didn't realize you could do it that way. I set mine up with a "side panel" of 4 breakers I could select to bypass for the generator. Something similar to this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Ge...r=8-8&th=1
Yesterday 03:53 PM
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importunerdjYesterday 03:53 PM
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I have 0 knowledge on it and I know I could ask GPT or some other prompt service but for real world answers… If I bought this, would it run a Samsung Bespoke fridge & a portable AC at the same time (12,000 btu)? For $350 rather pick one up just in case but those would be essentials.
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Quote from importunerdj :
I have 0 knowledge on it and I know I could ask GPT or some other prompt service but for real world answers… If I bought this, would it run a Samsung Bespoke fridge & a portable AC at the same time (12,000 btu)? For $350 rather pick one up just in case but those would be essentials.
The short answer is, it depands. You'll need to look at the draw of the appliances you want to run vs what this unit provides.

I would venture a guess that you should be able to run one appliance at a time without issue on this unit. But both may be to much, again depending on the draw.
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Jtee714Yesterday 04:25 PM
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You could do an interlock like MaroonPocket778 suggested. However, that would mean the full load of the house is on this generator and you would have no way of checking if the grid power came back on unless you tap the pre-240v breaker to see if it is energized. The other option is to get a transfer switch with multiple circuits so you can specify which circuit is on the generator and which stays on grid making it easier to monitor if the grid is back online. The second option will cost more and require more labor to install. Whatever load you connect to the generator, make sure you add up the watts and do not overload it. Also take into account that some loads like AC units have startup current surge that can overload the generator.
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00dahcYesterday 05:58 PM
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Quote from Ransom :
Didn't realize you could do it that way. I set mine up with a "side panel" of 4 breakers I could select to bypass for the generator. Something similar to this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Ge...r=8-8&th=1 [amazon.com]
Those are generally a waste of time, space, and money these days. An interlock kit made for your specific panel for $15 is better in every way.

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00dahcYesterday 06:01 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank 00dahc

A modern AC unit of that size will probably use around 1200W

A fridge uses about 90-110W to run, but doesn't run all the time. However every 14-16hr they do a defrost mode which uses 250-400W for half hour or so.

TLDR, this would be fine.
Quote from importunerdj :
I have 0 knowledge on it and I know I could ask GPT or some other prompt service but for real world answers… If I bought this, would it run a Samsung Bespoke fridge & a portable AC at the same time (12,000 btu)? For $350 rather pick one up just in case but those would be essentials.
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frythYesterday 06:33 PM
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Quote from knobby0001 :
Thanks for posting. I appreciate it. Was looking for a small inverter generator to recharge my EcoFlow Delta Pro as needed. Also had Costco wallet money needed to spend. Hope we will get some comments/suggestions on here to help me operating this item. Have a great safe weekend!

Whats going to charge this then?
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jcwins28Yesterday 06:39 PM
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I know this is a weird question but could this charge two talaria sting electric bikes at the same time? They are like Surrons and use them for off road riding only.
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Quote from fryth :
Whats going to charge this then?

Gas? The EcoFlow has a hybrid unit, but it costs around $1000 or $1300, I can't remember. What a normal person tries to get from this deal is a "starter" on a power bank or power station. What an abnormal person will use this to charge the EcoFlow powerbank and use it from there lol
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davidhoodYesterday 06:47 PM
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Quote from importunerdj :
I have 0 knowledge on it and I know I could ask GPT or some other prompt service but for real world answers… If I bought this, would it run a Samsung Bespoke fridge & a portable AC at the same time (12,000 btu)? For $350 rather pick one up just in case but those would be essentials.
On paper...maybe, in real life...doubtful. Both the fridge and the AC have startup surges that will likely overload the generator and make it stall. That's been my experience with small generators.
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DimaTXYesterday 06:48 PM
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Quote from MaroonPocket778 :
you could also get a generator plug and interlock kit for your breaker box too. Will have to shutoff your 240v breakers. you could get an adapter that jumps both legs of the breaker box so you could flip on what breakers you want. could run a fridge and a small window unit and some internet and lights..
Can you please share more about "you could get an adapter that jumps both legs of the breaker box so you could flip on what breakers you want"?
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bweiherYesterday 07:43 PM
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There are definitely some interesting reviews on the Costco website about these units. Particularly some of the reviews with fewer stars. The label panel started melting and peeling because it was in the sun for a few hours? WTHeck? 😬😵 🤷

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frythYesterday 07:46 PM
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Quote from WeiW8847 :
Gas? The EcoFlow has a hybrid unit, but it costs around $1000 or $1300, I can't remember. What a normal person tries to get from this deal is a "starter" on a power bank or power station. What an abnormal person will use this to charge the EcoFlow powerbank and use it from there lol

Right. That was my joke. Just a series of things chained together charging the next one. Lol

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