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.
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This Firman dual fuel inverter generator is valued for backup power and travel trailer use, especially on propane, which avoids carb gumming and keeps fuel maintenance simpler. It has handled outages well, and the electric start plus dual fuel setup make it practical for emergency use. The main cautions are battery reliability and storage, since the battery may lose charge within weeks or months and can prevent starting on propane if it dies. The CO sensor can also fail or block operation, and refurbished units carry only a 90 day warranty. A solid option if you can keep the battery charged and plan around the sensor.
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I did also run into the problem where the battery died, and when the battery dies it can't start on propane. It's also extremely difficult to jump start it the way the battery is mounted inside the case.
My long term solution was to buy a ring terminal to EC8 pig tail that I let hang out the back of the generator. The EC8 plug goes directly into my lithium jumper pack and starts the generator better than the factory battery does.
An inverter is good for Glamping or RV parks, but you need brute force too keep your entire house going (and to throw an extension cord over the fence for your neighbor's c-pap and fridge)
When you see those monster 22,000w Generacs (installed for $25k, plus $1k a year for maintenance contract) on the TV infomercials, those are not inverters either.
Salesmen will talk about 'clean power' and 'protect sensitive electronics' to sell you a complicated inverter, but if you look at all the review videos on the Predator 13000, they show 8% THD at full load. That's actually better than my power company, who brings 9% THD to the meter.
You want as simple as can be for a whole-house. Simple to maintain, simple to switch from Utility to Gen power. Because when you can't bring your generator online in an emergency, you are totally stuck; all of the generator techs are out servicing their clients who have maintenance contracts.
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