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Firman 2900W Running / 3200W Peak Electric Start Dual Fuel Powered Inverter Generator (WH02942F) for
$299.99.
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Product Details:
- The Firman WH02942 is a portable, RV-ready generator designed for quiet, efficient power on the go. With 3,200 starting watts and 2,900 running watts on gasoline, or 2,900 starting watts and 2,600 running watts on propane, it gives you flexibility and reliability in any situation.
- 171 cc dual fuel engine with low oil shut off and cast iron sleeve
- 1.8 gallon tank provides 9 hours of runtime. Propane tank not included
- RV ready multi feature control panel with covered outlets
- 5.5" Heavy Duty Never-Flat wheels and High Leverage U-shape Folding Handle
- Largest tank in industry with extended run-time (less re-fueling).
- Quiet muffler (Whisper Series) with USDA FS certified spark arrester.
- 3-in-1 Data-Minder monitors running hours, voltage and frequency in conjunction.
- Bonus accessories including engine oil, oil funnel, tool kit, battery float charger, LPG regulator/hose and battery charge cable.
- Included battery for your convenience.
- Limited lifetime warranty.
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So here are the subtleties in starting it. First the battery dies if connected up and unused for a while. You need to connect it up to test it at the beginning and it requires you to open the front panel. So what I did was to remove the battery and replace the leads with RV type leads. Then make a connector with RV type leads to the spade leads of a battery, which I keep charged by using it in a UPS. You absolutely need a live battery to start with propane because the valve on the propane gas connection is electrically powered, which you need to plug into the front panel once the battery is connected. Second, the manual pull start only works with gas and not propane WITH A DEAD BATTERY, so there is no other option if you want to run with propane and your battery is dead. As a poster pointed out, pull start works if your battery is not dead, but electric start also works if your battery is not dead. Once I did that, it starts like a champ whenever I need it. BTW, removing the battery and replacing it is a pain, which is why I used the external connection - dont need to remove the front panel to connect and disconnect the battery between uses.
My extended backup plan for now is a battery backup to run a refrigerator and microwave, network and computer, plus TV and a few lights for several hours. Then if it goes beyond that, use the generator to recharge the battery backups, since that only takes an hour to recharge then.. In the future, I may just get a transfer switch for a few circuits in the house and the heater. My current strategy works fine in the summer and around a day in the winter. After a day in winter, it starts getting pretty chilly at night, which is why a transfer switch is in the future.
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For me, the trickle charger that came with the new unit does not have enough juice with a dead battery to get the solenoid to click. You need to charge the battery first with the trickle charger for a few hours, and then once the solenoid clicks, you can start the generator.
For people who run it every few months, there arent much hoops to get this to work. Its people like me who have this to use in an emergency or extended power failure, which may occur once a year or 2 and dont want to start it up every 2-3 months nor trickle charge it all the time that I did the external battery mod. My experience with SLA batteries is that they last about 3-4 years before needing to be replaced. Since I use SLA batteries in my UPS and always have a spare, keeping a fresh one for emergencies to hook up is very easy,
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