Here are portable generator safety rules: this safety information is only for anyone who use a portable gas generator and for those who are planning on getting a portable gas generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our children safe especially our little children. Hope this helps. Thank you.
*100% best **Generater.Systems** I have used. A test for hurricane prep here in Louisiana: three AC units, 5000, 5000 & 8000, 3 fridges, 2 device power setups, 4 flat screens....AND I had 40% of the power meter to spare.*
Very good review. I lived in western NY for 25 years and went through a couple of major power outages. Gets old after a day or two. For a few thousand dollars to keep the house powered up, so worth it. Here in Sept of 2021 with construction supplies through the roof and trades people charging through the roof, getting a to-code natural gas line cost more than this generator, and the electric was half again that much (about $1600 or both lines). And, I have a portable generator or all my other work, now.
Just got mine delivered this past Monday the 26th. Got it for a total price of $881. With the $200 off promo Costco was having. Can't wait to fire it up this weekend.
The October 6th discussion was really great. I appreciate the info you guys shared. This generator you have is pretty darn impressive! I'm learning more than I ever realized about these generators.
Here are portable generator safety rules: this safety information is only for anyone who use a portable gas generator and for those who are planning on getting a portable gas generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep your children safe especially little ones. Hope this helps. Have a good one. Thank you.
I bought my Firman last year for this year's hurricane season. I got to use it for the first time for the Texas Freeze early this year and again later when we lost power from over 2000 lightning strikes hitting the grid in the Houston area. The hose that comes with the generator is for LP gas only. I use natural gas. The 25 foot 1/2" natural gas hose that I bought comes with a 3/8" Female by 1/2" Male brass adapter to connect to the generator. It was too long (deep) on the female end and I had to sand it down so the bevel flange inside the adapter would seal against the LP gas (POL) fitting on the generator. The other end of the hose is a 1/2" male quick disconnect fitting which easily connects to the female fitting attached at the gas valve at my house. Always have a spray bottle of soapy water to check for leaks. I keep my Firman in the garage until needed and then wheel it thru the house to the covered back porch. I make all the connections to the natural gas outlet with the hose and my 240v 30 amp power cable leading into the house to my panel. Then pull it out into my back yard about 20 feet from the house and start it. When running the generator I have to unplug devices from the UPS's Battery/Surge outlets and plug into the Surge only outlets.
@@toviyalovelightlife6180 Yes it will. I have my Firman connected to the natural gas and the electrical panel when I need it. It all depends on the amount of wattage that you use. Just don't use high wattage appliances at the same time. I have a 4-ton (46,000 BTU) A/C unit that will run off the generator. I installed a Micro-Air EasyStart 368 (4-ton) Soft Starter ASY-368-X48-BLUE on my A/C unit. It now runs on 12.8 to 13.8 Amps and a Start Peak of 33 to 39 Amps. It employs a 4-part start ramp sequence that is self-optimizing, resulting in the lowest possible start-up current.
Thanks. When I worked underground construction, we had two dozen generators under 7,000 watts and six above 20,000 watts with 120/240/480 volt outlets and a dozen in between. It was learn or get yelled at. I learned.
Hi my name is Ian clayton sadler. And I have watched this video clip on this generator. I must say that this one is impressive. I am interested in this and will probably buy one of these sometime later on.
Today is day 7 after Texas grid failure electricity back on, I saw this generator at COSTCO for $699 on day three and bought it, because as you stated "hope not to use it." The truth is that Texas grid will probably fail again, due to poor leadership causing no maintenance of critical parts. Thank you for making this excellent video.
I'm glad I could help. My sister is in Spring TX and she had to go to her son's house because she lost power but he still had it. Not sure if she was able to move all of the food from the refrigerator & freezers over there. Stay safe.
I had a Champion 7000 watt, that I converted to Tri fuel. It was great, no problems ever, But it was pretty loud, I got a Firman 9400 watt TO7571 tri fuel. Works great. so much quieter than the Champion. None of the portable generators are very quiet. If you want quiet your gonna have to pay starting at around $2000 for a Honda. I checked it at about 20 feet it was 72 db. I have a plug outside, going to my fuse box. I have a generator interlock on it. 5 Minutes from lights out to lights back on. I have lights in every room, heat, plugs in every room, freezer on, Only the ac doesn't go on, That's fine with me. (It may work with a hard start) Every thing in my house works, but that.
@@shotguncamaro1214 My youngest son (20) wants to build an EMP/quiet box for the other generator at the California house so it can't be heard. He may get to it Summer 2021. He has a big distraction ... girls. When he builds the box we will also convert it to tri fuel.
@@CamppattonFamilyCompound Your gonna love it. If the lights go out you don't need to worry if you can find fuel or not. I actually put mine in a, I guess they call it a deck box. The front opens up , the top opens up, Its 30 feet from my family room is where we watch tv, you can't hear it. When i'm done I shut it off, cool it down, put the cover on it and close the door's.I have a natural gas line right there by it, (used to be for a pool heater, that I don't use anymore) So the gas line stays hooked up all the time, I just have to plug in the extension cord from the generator to the house. (Which is right there by it) Start it go to the basement, turn off the mains to the house at the panel, turn on the generator interlock. Have power again.
Here are portable generator safety rules: this safety information is only for anyone who use a portable gas generator and for those who are planning on getting a portable gas generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. You too stay safe
Started using mine yesterday, plenty of power to run the essentials until your particular storm passes. About 5 hours on a standard propane exchange. I am going run a full tank of gasoline this evening. Our power is still out from the Hurricane. Great tool, worth the 849.00 plus tax from Lowes
did you have any issues using the NG quick connect hose with the orifice ?did the generator run ok? I was told i had to have a 'straight through open flow quick connect'
Live happens unexpectedly. I was getting the NG line to the garage finished set up with JIC fittings on a connection hose, when the neighbor across the street told me he was moving and asked if I wanted to buy his place. I did buy it and I moved across the street and left my daughter and her family in the first house. The new place does not have NG yet. The should be in stalled this summer (2023). Then I will get the generator hooked up to NG. I won't use quick connects. I will make a manifold for connecting NG & propane up with ball valves to quickly change between NG & propane as needed. Then I will get the follow up video made.
5* Video, Thank You I like to have at least 3 power sources . I think I need to watch more preppers videos, Last year provoked a lot of people to think through some stuff,I Hope . Great Video
There are some great prepper channel out there, however there are some fear mongering channel the have high subscriber counts but peddle fear and B.S. Homestead channels that talk prepping as well are a great source of hands on prepping because, well, homesteaders are real world preppers. If you want I can give you my top five picks.
Awsome review. I just baught one because were expecting to get some bad winter weather this week and I'm getting to be older these days and need power. Mine just runs on regular gas and LP. Which I love because I all ready had some propane tanks. Anyway thanks for sharing it was helpful
Here are portable generator safety rules: this safety information is only for anyone who use a portable gas generator and for those who are planning on getting a portable gas generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
Here are portable generator safety rules: this safety information is only for anyone who use a portable gas generator and for those who are planning on getting a portable gas generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
did you need another pressure regulator to run to the generator. I have a gas line in close proximity to my gas water heater and it has a regulator on the line and I could tap off that line.
I used a propane adaptor to connect the propane regulator & hose that can with it. www.amazon.com/DOZYANT-Propane-Fitting-Adapter-Thread/dp/B06Y3KMP1M/ref=sr_1_14?crid=CXXFST6VQ0H2&dchild=1&keywords=propane+hose+adapter+fitting&qid=1630424470&sprefix=propane+hose+adapter%2Caps%2C287&sr=8-14
I don't know why YT hid this for so long. For the price of the tesla wall I can get several other solutions that won't have to be replace in 6 to 8 years. And one that don't use slave child labor to mine the materials or pollute the land. I'm not a tree hugger, but I don't pour hazardous waste in my yard either.
Costco Nampa just got a dozen Tri-fuel gen's. We got one and will get one more since we have an apartment in the shop. Have you hooked up your nat. gas to your generator yet and if so, did you do a video on it? Just asking for a friend.... :)
Not yet. Since we bought the house across the street for Cris and I, I moved it over here. We don't have natural gas here yet. We may get it next year, I hope. You can hook it up permanently like a water heater, IF you have good ventilation. Amazon has some 25 and 50 foot noses to give you the ability to move it away from the building.
How many hours will that 8 gallons of gasoline run with a load? And, cover your license plate. Did you sleeve those pipes portruding through the concrete?
Here are portable generator safety rules: this safety information is only for anyone who use a portable gas generator and for those who are planning on getting a portable gas generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Hope this helps. Thank you.
Here are portable generator safety rules: this safety information is only for anyone who use a portable gas generator and for those who are planning on getting a portable gas generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
Have you had any issues with this generator? I've gone through 2 of them now in the 7 months of building my house and both times it's w the propane...but for the power u get and the price you can't find another unit like this
No I haven't. But I limit the amount of time I use it as much as possible. When I worked construction, we added an oil reservoir to help keep the engine well liberated. This is important when running on propane or natural gas.
No need if running extension cords to the appliances. If hooking up a transfer switch for the house, the house ground would not be switched and generator's ground wire would be wired to the house ground in the transfer switch
I had them plugged in to it, but because they don't always run at the same time, they were not all on when I plugged them in. That said, the generator can handle more watts than the freezers and refrigerators use. As I have recommended on my live streams here, on my other channer Gray Man Prepping and other channels' live streams, a gasoline/propane/natural gas generator should be used to get freezers and refrigerators cold then turned off for five to seven hours then run again to repeat the cycle. When running you can charge your portable power stations (solar generators) via their wall chargers. Non-essential electrical items should not be used.
If you lost power for days. Assuming you were powering your refrigerator, etc. How long can this generator run without needing to turn it off for a break, or cool down period. For example if running off of natural gas. Thx
Your question presents a double edge sword. If you run it constantly there are a couple of issues. As with any motor that has oil for lubrication, you need to change it every 250 hours. So if you run it continually you would have to change the oil every ten days. When I worked in construction on the Fuel Truck, we would change the oil on the generator and water pumps that were running 24/7 every weekend. We had also added an oil reservoir because some times the motors would use (burn) oil faster than normal and this would help protect the engine from running out of oil. That said, I personally would not run my generators 24/7. Freezers and refrigerators do not need to have power to them all of the time. A chest freezer only needs power for less than 30 minutes every 4 to 6 hours to keep everything very frozen when opening a couple of times during that timeframe. Also how hot it is outside of it influences how fast it warms up and needs to be running again. If it is not opened, mine can go for 8 to 10 hours before needing power. A freezer thermometer can help you determine run times. Upright freezers and refrigerators dump a lot of cold air every time you open them. How long they can go between needing power to cool down again depends on how often they are opened and for how long. (no standing there looking at what's inside while trying to figure out what you want to eat). The longer they can go without being opened the better. depending on how cold you have the temp set for also affects how long it can go before needing power. With this information you can figure out how often you need to run the generator. I would run it first thing in the morning for 30 minutes (during this time is when you would be getting things out for breakfast, then 4/5 hours later around lunch, and then again for dinner. Then finally just before bed to make sure they are at their coldest for the night. I would not be running it all day for TV, Video games, and lights. I would during the times that it is running be sure to recharge cell phone, tablets, laptops, rechargeable batteries for flashlights & lanterns, backup power supply units for desktops and other items hooked up to them. If you have a CPAP, I would get 600 plus watt power station (aka solar generator) for it and recharge it during the day when the generator is running. I have a 400 watt & a 1500 watt power stations. I take the 400 wat on camping trips and it lasts 4 nights for my CPAP. and I have a solar panel that I keep boosting its charge with daily. It lasted two weeks at scout camp before I went and plugged it in to fully recharge it.
@@CamppattonFamilyCompound thank you very much friend. Appreciate the investment of time you took to educate me in this regard. And, that I can reference too. God bless and Merry Christmas.
how would you prepare the generator for long term storage? I don't know how to cut the fuel off to the carburetor and then drain the carburetor. Any advice?
I don't. I keep it ready 24/7. Power outages happen at any time, not just the winter. I test run it monthly. On this unit you can start it, the turn the fuel selector to LP/NG and let the engine run out of gas. HOWEVER, I don't like have a dry carburetor, because then the gaskets dry out and that's not good for them.
If you are using gas you can turn the fuel knob to abojt 1 o clocck and let it run dry untill the engine die. When the e gine stop just turn the fuel knob all the way to 12 o clock for a full shut down.
I have heard both sides to the switches & warranty issues. Mine has had no problems. Of course I don't force the switches, I do them gently. I don't over load it, so no problems there. Later this summer I will be showing how to add an oil reservoir with a circulating pump and oil filter. Also a remote outlet switches (these make it so you hardly ever have to use the unit's circuit breakers as on/off switches).
Well, first off I don't run it continually during blackouts. If all I need to do is keep the freezers & refrigerator cold, I will run it for about 30-40 minutes every 4-6 hours in the summer (at half load so it is not burning a lot of fuel). 30-40 minutes every 7-8 hours in the winter. If all of the freezers turn off before the time is up, I will shut the generator down. I have had it where I shut down in 20 minutes and didn't need to start it again for nine hours (winter) 40 minutes run time every 4.5 hours was because the boys kept opening the refrigerator. GRRR. I have never run a 20 lb tank empty because our blackouts haven't last more than a couple of days
@@CamppattonFamilyCompound I measured the amount of power my freezer, which is outside in my backyard in Phoenix, and it pulls less power over a day in the summer than my MacBook Pro. I do plan to run the firman as an experiment with a load to see how long a 20 lb tank sustains the generator
@@chrisschene8301 The generator will run different lengths of time depending on the load. You might want to at least a half load for your experiment. One of the projects I am planning out is to build a battery back with invertor that I can charge with the generator in 30 - 60 minutes (whatever it takes to the battery bank) and then run everything for 12 hours, or more. That will allow me not to run the generator in the evening or into the night or early morning. I don't want to attract all of the neighbors asking to plug their extension cords in. I have a few 100 watt solar panels to help charge the battery bank as well. Do what you can to extend your run time. NOTE: There are several good videos on building a soundproof box/shed/container for the generator to keep the neighbors from hearing it.
I haven't had to do that yet. If to preforms like other motors, the HP drops some, that's why it has a lower wattage output listed. Since I made this video I have bought another property that doesn't have NG yet, so I haven't been able to run that test.
Unfortunately all small motors use the "splash" system to lubricate themselves. They don't have a have an oil pump built into them. You need to have a pump to move the oil through a filter. I was going to build an external oil reserve with a pump and filter this past winter, but thing got very hectic when we bought another property across the street. I plan to build it (and video the build) this winter (2021-2022)
Great question. It hasn't damaged my laptop or the monitors I have hooked up to it for testing. That said the laptop had a transformer that changes the voltage from 120 to the 19.9 volt that the laptop runs on. I plan to use the generator to run refrigerator & freezers, and to help charge the batteries for the solar system. I have a pure sinewave inverter on that system that I use to pull 120 volt power from. The generator is my back-up to my back-up. So unless you have a battery bank system set up (it doesn't have to be huge) and you are going to run your computer and televisions off of generator power, I would look into a pure sinewave filter/stabilizer. I'll have to address in the next video I do on the generator.
Propane and Natural Gas have different pressures, with propane being higher. You need to have the right regulator for each type of gas (P or NG), unless the engine is set up to run straight on natural gas, then you just need to have a propane regulator like this generator is set up to do.
Here are portable generator safety rules: this safety information is only for anyone who use a portable gas generator and for those who are planning on getting a portable gas generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I1jT3ANENvI.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.
Alright!👍 Reminder: Don't run the generator(s) all of the time during power outages, run just long enough to get refrigerators and freezers down to temp and charge rechargeable items, then shut it off to conserve fuel and wear & tear on the generator.
Nice generator. However with its 25% + THD I wouldn’t dare using it for anything with the electronic components which sadly is just about any electrical device these days.
@@michalp2362 When I contacted Firman they said it is 2.5% not 25%. All of the 25% postings that I could find go back to a single dissatisfied Amazon customer and were on a 'dual fuel' generator.
@@CamppattonFamilyCompound 2.5 is lower than an inverter gen....... very possible the person you spoke with did not know what he was quoting to you.....please verify if u r counting on that info. being correct
So far (knock on wood) I haven't had to use mine for backup power. Just plugging in the saws for a quick project and a water pump that I was testing out. Total run time so far 30+ minutes
Not as loud as my other generators and not to bad on the exhaust. Still you don't want it next to any open windows or doors. I'm going to be working on a quite box for it this summer.
For the California house it could, HOWEVER, I would not run anything else while the A/C was running. The max watts say I could run a few other things, but I like to keep the generators at no higher than 80% max. 65% is my optimum wattage I want to have any generator pushing. This is because generators works best and longer at 65%.
As with all small engines, you should do a break-in oil change after 25 hours and every 50 hours there after. The engine only takes a quart of oil so it's not a big deal to change it. It IS a big deal if you don't. Most people don't use them continuously for days or weeks at a time. I recommend that you only run them for short periods (1-2 hours) to get refrigerators to maintain cold temps, and charge up batteries and the like. When I worked underground construction, we added an oil reserve to our generators to extend the the service hours. Of course we ran them 24/7 a lot of the time. I will be making a video on adding an oil reserve this summer. (too cold to do it now)
@@CamppattonFamilyCompound thank you. I am not very handy but good at following directions. Maybe next time you do the maintenance you could do a video?
I have six generators total and two of the generators for over 25 years old and still running strong. A good thorough tune-up includes an air filter if needed, spark plug - gapped - wheel bearing grease on the threads and spark plug boot, oil and filter if it has one changed - if you use gasoline this should be done very often - an easy way to tell if your oil smells of gasoline change it it's only a few dollars and it'll save we're - tear and loss of compression down the road, periodically started, I've used the Dollar tree gas treatment for well over 30 years. I don't use that high-dollar name brand garbage. basically fuel treatment is so the fuel don't freeze and if you let fuel sit the fuel treatment basically raises the octane so it'll burn. In five of my generators I only run propane or natural gas would be fine. Running both of these fuels your motor will last two or three times longer, no black carbon buildup in the engine or on the spark plug, you can go a whole lot longer on a tune-up running natural gas or propane,high altitudes you do not have to change the jet in the generator like running gasoline you have to change the jet if you go to high altitudes. I'm not sure about this generator but if it's an inverter generator do not overload any inverter generator I did to a brand new 2200 dual fuel small portable generator and it died. Only 6 months of use running 8 through 9 hours a day running no more than 3 amps total. In this generator was a 15 amp Max right around there. Luckily I was able to get it traded for a new one but I'm very cautious now to use a weak inverter generator why? Because all of these inverter generators have an inverter board and they're very prone to going out if you strain them overtime or doing like I do I live off-grid and I use my generators commercially. And do not let gasoline sit in the carburetor too long especially ethanol fuel I did this when my lawn mower didn't run my push mower that is an ethanol gasoline stopped up past the gas tank through the fuel line to the carburetor was all stopped up I had to thoroughly clean and replace the fuel line because the inside was falling apart. and I had to clean out the gas tank to make sure nothing was in there which luckily it wasn't. Ethanol fuel has alcohol in it which is corrosive especially if you let it sit for a few years like I did I don't know how long exactly it takes to trash the fuel system but it will happen with enough time. Ethanol gasoline has alcohol in it and alcohol Jill's up and choose up aluminum, metal and other metals even rubber. I've witnessed this firsthand on another project I let some ethanol in the line and it chewed up a metal fuel filter on a vehicle I was running some alcohol in.even if propane and natural gas is more than gasoline if you really want longevity and durability run natural gas or propane you cannot beat it and your generator will last two through three times longer. do not have the generator outside if it starts to rain it will kill it I burned up one a big one but luckily it was under warranty and they replaced it free of charge for an upgraded model.it will not hurt a generator to sit outside in the rain it's not good on it and I don't advise it but I have done this before when the generator ended up in the rain for a little while but it was not running at that time.Good luck there's plenty of RU-vid videos on how to thoroughly maintenance small engines.
Good for hillbillyes running old appliances and incandescent lamps. Millennials with smart houses, wifi led light bulbs and other gizmos need an inverter generator, this Firman with THD of 25% won't do.
I don't know who started the 25%. I can only find that on reviews of disgruntled reviewers. An electrical engineer friend said he has one and the THD is only 4.5% on his. In a disaster the only electrical devises being powered should be refrigerators, freezers and battery chargers to charge rechargeable batteries for flashlights, lanterns, radios, and power stations to power medical devises. A generator usage should be limited to a couple hours a day.
Very strange. Those plugs are standard 50amp 120V RV and not a 240v plug. I just bought one for my Firman 1201 parallel kit. That’s easy to confirm by just looking at a RV versus electric range 240v plug. Maybe an electrician could explain why this generator plug puts out 240 without damaging an RV. I don’t understand it.
@@curtisforbes8650 Standard RV 120 volt plugs are three prong. This is a four prong and is a standard plug for welders, 10 HP+ air compressors, and other high amp equipment. My travel trailer has a standard three prong 30 amp 120 volt plug. The RV dealer told me that 30 amp is the standard for most RVs, and most hook-up stations are set for three prong plugs. I could be that they are starting to up grade RVs to 50 amp 240 volt plugs that split into two 120 volt lines in the RVs' electrical box. It's been a while since I have been at RV hook-up station, so they may be adding the four prong outlets in addition to the three prong outlets.
@@curtisforbes8650 You are right about the 120/240, that is letting people know that they can get splitter (like the one that comes with it for the 30 amp outlet) for any outlet listed as 120/240.
