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Firman WH03242 Generator Inverter Dual Fuel $499

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Ollie's has these Firman WH03242 Inverter Generators for $499

Dual Fuel , Gas & Propane (and kids on the internet can show you how to hook up Natural Gas too)

The only negative is that this generator has a CO sensor, but otherwise it is a popular model.

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The FIRMAN WH03242F is a 3200/4000W 30A electric start RV-ready portable generator, running on both propane and gasoline for the best of both worlds.

The WH03242F is a part of the Whisper Hybrid Dual Fuel Generator Series. It runs at a quiet 58dB, well below National Park standards.

It's the ideal solution for those on the go and those who enjoy camping, tailgating, and other recreational activities. Enjoy clean, renewable, quiet power on the go with the WH03242.


https://www.ollies.com/products/f...-generator
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Ollie's has these Firman WH03242 Inverter Generators for $499

Dual Fuel , Gas & Propane (and kids on the internet can show you how to hook up Natural Gas too)

The only negative is that this generator has a CO sensor, but otherwise it is a popular model.

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The FIRMAN WH03242F is a 3200/4000W 30A electric start RV-ready portable generator, running on both propane and gasoline for the best of both worlds.

The WH03242F is a part of the Whisper Hybrid Dual Fuel Generator Series. It runs at a quiet 58dB, well below National Park standards.

It's the ideal solution for those on the go and those who enjoy camping, tailgating, and other recreational activities. Enjoy clean, renewable, quiet power on the go with the WH03242.


https://www.ollies.com/products/f...-generator

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Bostonredsoxfan7638Today 6:33 PM
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Do not leave gas sitting in this. Even if you run it til it dies there is still gas sitting in the carb bowl and it will doul up the jets.
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If you have never owned a generator before, a couple of tips:

  1. Obviously, in an emergency, you will run whatever fuel you can get, BUT if you have a choice, never put gas in the machine unless you run it monthly. If you only run it for camping or power failures, try to stick to Propane or Natural Gas.
  2. If you do run gasoline, always use Stabil or some other additive. Otherwise, 'old gas' will varnish the carburetor and clog the jets. It only takes a few months for old gas to start to go bad without Stabil. Don't run gas with 10% ethanol added. When done, turn off the gas tank, and let the engine run all the gas out of the carb and fuel line.
  3. Run the generator every few months. It charges the battery and helps to prevent condensation. Don't let it sit for a year unused in the garage, or the battery will be too dead to recharge. Disconnect the battery plug when not in use (sometimes there is a parasitic draw from the generator's computer).
  4. Change the oil. There is no oil filter on smaller generators, so it's up to you to change it. You can use regular oil for the first 20 hours during break-in; then switch to synthetic for every 100 hours. You can get a magnetic drain plug to collect metal particles, especially during the break-in period. Keep an eye on your oil level.
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pilotbob3Today 7:06 PM
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Out of stock
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Quote from pilotbob3 :
Out of stock
Still in stock at both of my local stores.
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It's Ollies, so you have to manually change your store in the 'store locator' at the top of the page to search for a location.

The location I saw them at had 2 pallets of them on the main aisle.
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Why is having a co sensor a negative?

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KongZToday 8:51 PM
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I need one with 8500W with 6000W running for my house.
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Quote from phogi :
Why is having a co sensor a negative?
Sometimes they go bad and won't let you start the generator when you need it.
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Quote from phogi :
Why is having a co sensor a negative?
The sensors have a soldered in battery cell that only lasts a couple of years.

Even if the battery does not die from the hot garage, the sensors are notorious for simply failing (yellow flickering light).

If you try to keep the rain off the generator with a little shed, lean-to or fake doghouse, the sensor will keep the generator from running.

Every few months, the sensors come out with a newer, harder to defeat module. So a 'how to bypass CO sensor fix' that worked a year ago, often won't work on the same model generator today.

A new sensor is frigging $100, and seemingly never in stock.

Biggest PIA or outright scam ever.
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Quote from KongZ :
I need one with 8500W with 6000W running for my house.
You might get the Predator 13000 tri-fuel.

It's open frame, so super easy to work on.

It uses a Honda clone engine, so a new carb that fits it is like $12 on Amazon should you clog the original one up with old gas.

It can use Natural Gas right out of the box.

Just one wire to disconnect to lift the Neutral (so it can run your whole house).

HF will have 20% off any single item for the Labor Day Sale, (or wait for the next parking lot sale where it's often $899)

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