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Another Awesome video Gavin! It had all of the information I wanted for comparing between these two great generators. Thank you for taking the time to do this video.
It was down to these two for me, and I chose the Predator. I added the NG/Propane kit from PNG Technologies and a MicroAir EasyStart. Runs my whole house including my 4 ton AC on propane! Great comparison, keep up the good work!
I got duromax 13000 but havnt hooked up yet. U say it runs your house and thats what im wanting but my ranch style house is all electric so my a/c ,furnace,water heater,well,septic system all is electric just wondering if it will run it all. Do u happen to have those things as well? I hope i got a big enough gen for all of it.
@@jd-it4on I have gas furnace, stove & water heater so the 7600 running watt is enough for my situation. The Duromax 13000 is not an inverter generator so it won't produce clean power (THD of 5% or less) which is needed for sensitive electronics like computers, newer refrigerators and TVs.
So they're essentially straight out of the same factory, with different options on them. Great video, thank you. It's weird, I kinda want the Predator setup with the Duromax control panel really
Clear winner Gaven's Garage videos. I'm all in on the Duromax I purchased one from Lowes $2299 when the first came out. Love this Genny it's a beast runs everything I throw at it. It runs my 3 ton AC with a Soft Start already installed. The digital display, Propane, ATS, 3 year warranty and remote start are worth the extra bucks. Thanks again for another great Video from this time inside Gaven's Garage lol
So the extra ~$600 buys: 1) Significantly better warranty 2) Better control display and more user friendly controls 3) Dual fuel 4) Auto transfer switch control 5) Remote start 6) Regulated battery charging circuit
Like all things, there is a pro and a con to switching from gasoline, to propane. The con being, reduction of power, and the pro is longer run time, AND, longer engine life. I believe the DuroMax generator is available in a model offering more power, while the Predator 9500, is the largest model available from Harbor Freight. There's a company out of Michigan called PNG Technologies that actually makes a gas to propane converter specifically for the Predator 9500. It's not easy to install, but it's well worth the effort, HOWEVER, to switch between gas and propane, you have to remove the front and side covers to switch back and forth between the two fuel sources. Before you buy that conversion kit, make sure your warranty has expired to avoid voiding it out. Another thing, in the owners manual for the Predator, it tells you that you MUST use fuel stabilizer in your gas, or you will void the warranty, with a simple oversight of not reading the manual. I don't know if the DuroMax has the same requirement or not. Long story short, the DuroMax is a bit more expensive, but it is much easier to switch between fuels, and you won't void out your warranty by doing so.
The handle on the Duromax was a problem that I did not like. But, it was easily moved from its original location to the other end by the controls. Just a little time to unbolt and move to other end.
Very helpful video thank you, im a predator fan but the 3 year warranty sold me on the DM. Plus the option for propane which ill probably never use but its there. I have the 3500 but HF has really jacked up the prices and over 600 for an extended warranty is crazy for a 2500 dollar generator. Thank you again I enjoy your videos and that coach is lit.
Thanks for the information, I live in Puerto Rico and just had Hurricane Fiona pass by and no power here where I live. I will prepare for the next one with this information I will be prepare. Look like the Predator is the one I will purchase. Thanks, again.
Thank you for your time, solid comparison. I think your opinion is on point. Fortunately and or unfortunately, I just bought a champion 10-8 dual fuel, still in tha box. Currently setting up tha panel backfeed.
Excellent video Gavin. Yes. Hey are both excellent units. I prefer the dual fuel capability on the Duramax. Not to say that the Predator can’t be set up to run on propane. It’s a personal decision. I have the Predator 3500 inverter generator,. I’m very happy with it.
⚠️Reminder about generator safety: Please don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips when you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder to make sure. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. 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 Hope this helps
⚠️Reminder about generator safety: Please don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips when you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder to make sure. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. 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 Hope this helps
A few additional comparison questions: 1. Fuel tank capacity and run time? 2. For either, are the handles removable so you can mount them on the other side? 3. Noise level with low-idle mode on, vs. off? 4. Any weight difference?
Fuel capacity of 6.7 gallons a run time off around 11 hours at 50% load fuel consumption around .61 gob and a 20 pound propane tank is about 1.04 gallons per hour The handles are removable and I think you should be able to place them on either side Duromax gets up to about 68db off Eco mode Duromax is 237 pounds
Iam a subsciber of yours for some time now and without your knowledge of these generators i would have been lost i now own the westinghouse 4500 and the generac 3000i thank you so much for educating me for what i did not know
I think I get it now. These generators are made at the same place and are identical. It's kind of like buying a GMC or Chevy pickup. They're both the same but have different options. So, if I take off the LPG stuff and the remote start/auto choke from the Duramax, I have a predator with a fancy control panel. Oh, geez. Never mind. I wrote this comment while watching and that's pretty much what you said at the end. Another great video though! BTW: I wonder if you can change the handle location on the Duromax?
Yup you got it. I think they are probably made by the same place in China somewhere. I believe Consumer reports may have covered this a while back. I think.
⚠️Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules when you use your portable generator: This is just a reminder to make sure. It is important to follow all generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. Here are the things that need to be followed; 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. 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 Hope this helps
Harbor Freight recently raised the price on the Predator to $2199, sometimes you can get it on sale for the original price of $1999, but no cheaper (you used to be able to get it for as low as $1599 with the right inside track deal). Plus you will have to pony up $200 for their warranty. With the price change, it's a better option to go with the Duromax at $2599 and get more info on the control panel and dual-fuel. A DF kit for the Predator can be had for ~$500 aftermarket, but then you are over the Duromax price. Inflation is pushing HF to raise their prices so they aren't as appealing any longer.
I see the build looks similar which often makes me think they are made by the same company just under different brands. (If they are or not) I am watching because I need a generator that will run the whole house during possible rolling blackouts in SOCAL this summer. My wife is on life sustaining equipment and not to mention it would be a hit and a mess to clean and restock two refrigerator's and soon an extra freezer. Thanks for the content Gavin and God Bless PS: Lets ad the fact that I know nothing of watts, volts and so on. I will look for video's of how to set up my generator to connect for my house and the process of doing so. Thanks Again
Nice comparison. What doesn't make sense to me is the use of 30A 240 plug. That only gets you 7200watts max. A 9000watt surge is over a 30A breaker. Needs to be 50A plug which will go up to 12000w. Technically, would need a parrallel kit just to use surge amount or full load wattage.
Thanks for this. Would have loved to see what the actual output max is. I am a huge Predator fan, as a result of this ones "little sister" my 3500W. I have about 1250hrs on it and it runs perfect, burns no oil and starts like a dream. With that, I purchased the 9500W and, while it seems to have all the same benefits of reliability etc, I feel it doesn't really put out 9500W. I use it as backup generator for my off-grid home battery system (Lithium with Sunny Island controllers). The system manage the charge current and will often overload the generator, making it disconnect. It appears to happen around 9000W as far as I can tell. BUT I still love it. I've burned through a generator a year until I landed on the Predator. Had it for 2 winter seasons now without any (other) problem.
Remember that the running watts is only 7600. The surge rating is the 9500 watt number, and that is for just a fraction of a second duration, such as when an electric motor starts. If you're getting 9000 watts out of it for more than a second or 2 before it load sheds, that's pretty good... you're working that machine pretty hard!
I believe the Duromax lists for $2600 and the Predator is $2000. The extra $600 is totally worth it. An extra brake and better handle placement is neglible. The Duromax can use propane which stores forever without going bad and there is the possibility of modifying it to run on natural gas so you could hook it up to your home gas source and never worry about fuel.
I don’t agree that the value is there. You get less surge wattage in favor of a built in propane system, auto choke and remote start. An upgrade kit will cost ya less than $100 to install for propane.
⚠️Reminder about generator safety: Please don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips when you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder to make sure. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. 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 Hope this helps
@@mikeerin5031 cheapest conversion kit for the predator I've seen is north of $400. Duromax also comes with a three year warranty whereas the predator comes with a 90 day warranty.
@@tomroth2634 got one on order for $132 after tax. But I put it together myself. It’s not rocket science. I have not seen an NG conversion kit yet for it.
Another Awesome video Gavin. Thanks for the comparison. I would go with the duramax, I like the dual fuel, Again I’m willing to give away the 500 watts. Because in a electric shortage if the fuel pumps don’t work for lack of electricity, you won’t be able to pump gas and use it. And the dual fuel you got the propane as a back up, plus propane can last a long time in its cylinder. Since I’m a home owner I’ll have to go with the Duramax, and also cause I’m retired so that takes me out of the working man category. Lol 😂😂. I’m interested in the propane test of the Duramax on you motor home to see just how many watts it would use and how much you would have leftover. Thanks again buddy. 👍
@@GeneratorReviews hey Gavin, seems like it’s getting harder to find these inverter generator. They all seem to be out of stock. So how much different is just a regular generator on producing clean electricity? Or should home owners not even consider buying a regular generator, because of smart appliances or computers that need clean electricity. I thought maybe some of your viewer might be interested in knowing about this. Thanks 🙏 buddy.
@@sae1964 Hey Steve I wouldn’t use a modified sine wave or non inverter Generator on any sensitive equipment. Pressure washers, Air-compressors shop tools all these can be ran on a regular open frame Gens because they don’t need clean power. Charging your cell phones, laptops on non-inverter generators can cause them to overheat and while charging you should be cautious when using non-inverter generators to power electronic devices. This is because inverter generators produce reliable, steady electricity without any surges.
@@GeneratorReviews thanks Gavin, I had a friend ask me the difference between them. I knew the inverter generator would produce the clean electricity, but wasn’t sure what the regular generator would do. Thanks 🙏 for the information. I’m gonna be looking for the Duromax inverter 9000, they’re out of stock. But I got 2- champion 4500 inverter generator I parallel to get me the 9000 for now till I find another one. Thanks 🙏
Nice video. Based on the pricing which is considerable. The two units are about equal overall. I can spend about $200.00 to $250.00 and convert the harbor freight to tri-fuel. That's gasoline, propane, and natural gas and still save money. I vote harbor freight.
Great video. Im still waiting for a back ordered duramax. It will eventually be connected to a 250 gal house propane tank. Is there a output spec on the propane regulator?
Has anybody noticed that neither generator can output more than 7200 watts on 240 Volt without tripping the 30 amp breaker on the ONLY 240 volt outlet. So you are losing access to the 7500 or 7600 running watts if you connect to your house with 240V; and possibly to most of the extra "starting" watts. The Duromax Parallel kit does have a 240V 50A 14-50R receptacle but would it work with only one generator connected? My current 7500 running watt generator has a 120/240V 50A (14-50R) receptacle so I can get everything into my house (using #6 cable) that the generator outputs; enough to start a 4ton AC. Thank you for your videos.
I picked up the Predator yesterday and got it home only to find out the low oil sensor was faulty. This would only allow it to run for 7-10 seconds I found another one today and exchanged it for a different unit. Set it up and works fine. The manager did tell me this is the first one she has seen come back. Very happy with this unit. For us we have no use for the ATS or remote start feature so this unit is perfect for central Florida for storm back up. Thanks again for the comparison review
I think it comes down to what type of service you have. A Predator with a PNG natural gas conversion will cost about the same as the Duramax. In my part of the country there’s very little propane except in rural areas. I went with the Predator and added the natural gas kit. It can easily be switched over to propane as well.
⚠️Reminder about generator safety: Please don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips when you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder to make sure. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. 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 Hope this helps
Wow... I did not know these two brands are so identical. Just last night I ordered a Duromax but was frustrated I couldn't get a larger capacity (13,000 watts) in the "inverter" technology. I settled for the non-inverter technology because I saw a review where someone said their computers and electronics work just fine. I know the inverter gives a more perfect sine wave power output. Non-inverter is noisier.
Non-inverter generators have terrible power output. Large voltage spikes and the frequency changes with the engine speed so its never a constant 60hz. They will run your basic stuff and can run a computer but what is happening behind the scenes is you are providing terrible power that their components are having to deal with. I live out in the country and have many generators. Some out of necessity and some just to tinker with. I also have an ocillioscope and have checked out the wave patterns on them. My non-inverter generacs are all over the place. I have ups boxes to protect my computers and none of them will work while those generators are online. They recognize the poor power and will not startup. Which is good because they are protecting the computers properly. I also get some flicker in the lights. With the inverter generators the sinewaves are cleaner than the power coming from comed. No flicker and all my ups boxes power up just fine. Besides being much quieter when they idle down they use significantly less fuel. Also since they aren't running wide open most of the time I have less worries about excessive exhaust entering the home (I always try to place the generator down wind just in case). My WEN GN625i has a peak of 6250 watts and runs my well pump and my home just fine. The only thing I have to sacrifice is my electric hot water heater. Which it will run but I don't let it try to do that and the well pump at the same time. Most of the time we don't need to run the water heater as it stays warn for several hours anyway. :^)
Great videos Gavin! Keep up the great work. Just purchased the Duromax 9000 and was wondering if I can change the handles to the other side like the Predator? It looks like we should be able to. Can you do a video on this? Thanks as always!
They look like they came out of the exact same factory. If you look at the placement of the gas cap and the metal stamping on the side, they are identical. This is not unusual for all types of manufacturers. The Predator is just the budget version of the Duromax. Same manufacturer.
Carbon monoxide shut off is good to have but not needed since generators have to be outside and you need to read the manual. My generator says to put it 10 feet away my house with the exhaust pointing away.
Great video, very informative. My question is if you were just using it for your particular house which generator would you buy if you were only running it on gasoline
I did get the duromax but when I ordered it I was concerned about measurements the actual dimensions are different than what is said and also weight . I am satisfied with the one I got duromax
Thanks for the comparisons …… they do look similar, so I guess it’s all about price point between the two?? I like to know the longtime performances of both units. Thanks again and continued success!!
They’re pretty much using identical parts so life expectancy is going to be the same or very similar between the two. It comes down to, is dual fuel worth an extra $500 to you? Because the Duromax is on average $500 more. The Predator has an attractive price, especially if you manage to grab it on sale for 1700. Personally I like the flexibility of dual fuel on the Duromax and that the digital panel provides a lot more information they just an hour meter.
I'm just curious why neither has a 50-amp receptacle? I kind of like the Duromax just because of the dual fuel. What if we have another gas shortage? Or you’re at a campground that’s far away from a gas station, many RVs and BBQs run on propane you could borrow from in an emergency? At least it gives you options. Great video. Thanks
Would the Predator start a 3 ton or 2 ton house HVAC? Was thinking of one of these for whole home backup. I realize it couldn't run both AC units at the same time. Being able to run one of the units is better than none.
In short yes, i have the predator and use it as a whole house backup and it can run all my home lights, 3 ceiling fans, my fridge and my 3 ton ac using a MicroAir easy start. All running at the same time without any problems. Hope this helps
@@rgvideos21 ⚠️Reminder about generator safety: Please don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips when you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder to make sure. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. 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 Hope this helps
So Gavin the difference in running wattage and start up are different on the two, but SAME engine. Is this solely due to the Duro has ability to run on propane therefore that affects performance specs when running gas?
Have you done a fuel consumption on these two generators? Curious to what they’re using at roughly 50% load. Love the previous videos testing them on the RV! Great work thank you.
Yeah, they both look pretty good inverter generators. I only wish the Harbor freight would come out and make a wireless remote start inverter generator. I own a 3500 W predator. I ended up switching to my New 3500 W champion inverter generator, which has a remote wireless control, which is a plus an a must to have you don't have to step outside to turn it on or off manually, You turn it off at the comfort of just pressing the on and off remote control.
Does the predator have a 50amp plug? Not round. 3prong and a ground. We have a food trailer and have went through 3 Duramax 13000 way generator s not buying another one
Great video. But at this price point, I do think a deal breaker for me is how easy it is to change the oil. I would like to see how that works on these.
Gavin, I just purchased a Predator 9500. The Muffler Exhaust Hood came off the muffler Housing. I have not been able to replace myself due to space constraints (there is no room for my hands to place it back to its correct position. Can I get it back on? I really appreciate any help you can provide.
Those are some awesome generators. That is all you need for a whole house generator. Just put an interlock kit and a 50 or 60 amp inlet and you are ready to go. You just need to be aware of what you can run without overloading the generator. These are better than whole house standby generator, in the sense that they are inverter generators. They should be safe for electronics. As far as I know... most standby generators are not inverter generators and therefore are not safe for electronics.
That’s not necessarily a good thing to charge a gel-cell battery at that high a rate, they boil out if charged that to high a rate, the predator does charge though. Good job on side by side features for sure.
Ok to ad to my comment thinking of gasoline and propane. Gas being storage ease (prolong storage) and the ability to get either one during emergencies. I was thinking propane for ease and safety like large RV tanks over storing and treating gas over time.
Yep you’re right about that!! During the last power outage I stood in line for an hour to get 5 gallons of gas and I drove 15 miles away to the only gas station that had it every store I drove by had propane.
Hello Gavin! Thank you for your videos full of great information! I bought two of the Duromax XP9000ihs and was wanting to know if I need to ground one, both or neither of the units to the earth when I am plugging them into my main panel? I might run one unit or parallel both together which goes to a power inlet box. Thank you again, Mike in DFW
If the portable generator is providing electric power to a structure by connection via a transfer switch to a structure (home, office, shop, trailer, or similar), it must be connected to a grounding electrode system, such as a driven ground rod. If connected to a house via a interlock kit, a generator is grounded by the ground wire in the power cable that runs from the generator to the distribution ...
Great comparison!! Question? I have a electric power pressure with 30amp 230 volts. What inverter generator would you recommend. Or how many watts on generator do I need to operate. Thank you
You’re gonna need at least minimum 9000 starting watts because your pressure washer needs 7200 watts running. So I’m gonna be reviewing I new 9000 W generator the Genmax. So you have choices
Great series Gavin. Thanks for your work here. I'm considering one of these along with EU7000 for home back up and tailgate power. As with my other generators and outdoor equipment, I consider things like ease of maint including fuel tank drain, carb cleaning ease, etc. How easy is draining the fuel tank? How about fuel shut off while allowing engine to run the carb dry between uses?
@@rickbraden4272 You can get two of these for about the same price and parallel them to run the whole house no problem. And if you do propane or NG, the carb isn't a factor.
Gas delivers more power but propane in a container never goes bad. E10 gasoline can go bad in as little as 3 months. E0 can last about a year in perfect conditions.
@@GeneratorReviews I think it’s important to outline all the trade offs. Everything has benefits and disadvantages and I think a lot of people would take the fuel stability over the power density in many cases.
