Super light weight and Quiet Power Smart 2500 Inverter Generator!

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This light weight and quiet inverter generator from power smart may be your new light duty unit. Let me know your thought? #powersmart #inverter #generator #rv #offgrid
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@mrragnarokk7415 7 месяцев назад

Wanted to start a new comment line. Just want people to know this is a really, really good generator for the cost. I use it to charge 4 ecoflow delta pros. That use for power tools and other things. This little generator is amazing. We had a job recently, and this little guy ran 48 hours with no issues, no hiccups in power.

@johnnysweekends 7 месяцев назад

Wow that’s great, thanks for the feed back

@maxN7 Месяц назад

Excellent review! ty

@dipstick5869 9 месяцев назад

Seems to be a Nice little generator and thanks for the very thorough review. 👍

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

Yea seems pretty solid to me, and if you need a basic unit that wont break the bank for some light duty loads then this should be fine.

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

@leighmonty13 9 месяцев назад

Handy little thing if power goes out

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

Yea if you need light and simple on a budget it checks the boxes 👍🏼

@dandaddavi Месяц назад

Thank you for your intricate and thorough review from all aspects. I just bought this based on your review.

@johnnysweekends Месяц назад

Thanks im glad it helped. Give us all an update down the road…👍🏼

@socratesvela8285 9 месяцев назад

Sam's club aipower sua2300i is usually $399. It is same 79cc yamaclone engine. I like the aipowrer because it does come with an hour meter and a 30AmP outlet. Both have similar decibels.

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

I like the Aipower units as well, although that one is a little bigger and rated a little less power as well, but using the same size engine. I have always liked Aipower with the L5-30r plug though…👍🏼

@YukonHawk1 9 месяцев назад

Nice suit case genny. 👌

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

For people needing a nice little unit it should fit the bill. 👍🏼

@evang7882 Месяц назад

What sort of tasks/power load should this kind of generator be able to handle on the higher end? Mostly looking for a generator down here in Florida that in the instance of a power outage could handle a cpap and a couple small fans. Guessing this would do the trick in that regard..

@johnnysweekends Месяц назад

It will definitely handle those small loads..👍🏼

@koltonspinn8990 Месяц назад

This looks exactly IDENTICAL to my WEN 2350 generator.

@johnnysweekends Месяц назад

Probably is, many of these small units do get copied to a degree.

@bruceeverett5372 9 месяцев назад

Another nice video Johnny! You mentioned USB-C, that really looks like USB-A on that control panel. OK, now a 10 second Hondaboy rant follows-- If you'd like to have a small generator (camping or outdoor projects), this is probably a fine option....If you NEED a small generator (backup for your sump pump or fridge/freezer during power outages) you'd be better served by the Honda. 😀

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

lol I did say USB-c…Ahh funny how I didn’t hear that. Good snag. Sometimes you miss the simplest of things. Yes, again if you need a light duty generator that is small and light and wont break the bank for basic things and you dont abuse it, this would be a fine option and probably last a long time. If you need to run higher loads then you need to step up your generator size. Or yes the Honda can be a good option if you need a more heavy duty option for starting loads. But still if you need more than 1800 watts you should step up gen size.

@joejohnson2478 4 месяца назад

Johnny. I have a couple of questions for you regarding this generator. My attempt at using a Westinghouse strictly on propane didn't work out well. 1. How is this device holding up? 2. How is the customer service regarding Power Smart? I can say that Westinghouse was outstanding! On the 2 occasions that I called them for technical support and opted for a callback. They got back to me within 15 minutes. Another nice thing about their customer support. If you provide the model numbers of and refrigerator or window AC unit that you expect to use their generator on. They will tell you what that particular units surge voltage is. In the case of my 1000-watt running Frigidaire side by side refrigerator, which I bought the generator for. I was told that its surge hit 1600 watts and well within the capability of what that unit could handle on propane. Propane provides less power than using gasoline as you know.

@johnnysweekends 4 месяца назад

Hello, So far I only gave about 5 hrs on it. Being winter I rotate through gens to charge and test power stations but more towards summer I try to lend units out to get hours and feed back. Now this is a light duty unit so mainly good for battery charging, or running a fridge or two. Maybe a small 500 watt Ac unit and items of the like. What are you wanting to run…? Long term feed back does take time. Plus with several gens I rotate through its a little hard to get serious hours. Hence I rely on other users and more to draw conclusions if it’s a good unit.

@supersami7748 7 месяцев назад

Nic little generator for the money. Do you know what the parts availability is and what if you need something warranty wise. Thanks for the great vid.

@johnnysweekends 7 месяцев назад

Most everything is made in china. So parts end up being mostly the same from eBay or amazon and some small shops will work on these. But power smart may even have a parts warehouse which I haven’t checked to be honest.

@kevinr5187 9 месяцев назад

Great video and nice little economical generator. Really enjoy watching all your reviews. When it comes to running furnaces, refrigerator/freezers and tv/computers, how important is it to use an inverter generator vs. a typical generator. I am looking at buying a tri fuel gen set, either the Westinghouse 10500 open frame, or the Gemax 10K, both tri fuel. The Westinghouse would give me more watts on nat. gas, but the Genmax is an inverter with cleaner power. I was hope to be able to run a 4 ton AC with a soft start. I am torn trying to make a choice between the two. Any thoughts on this? Obviously there is a big difference in price. Thanks

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

Most times a normal open frame non inverter will do just fine. So many people say it has to be clean energy but that’s only if you need it. They make open frame inverter gens that idle up and down and put out clean energy and are way cheaper then say the big Genmax. Now for me if I was charging certain power stations or home back up systems some gens will not charge them because they need that pure sine wave energy. Like the bluetti and ECOFLOW products. They will start to charge and a couple mins later stop. So if you have sensitive electronics besides the common house hold items or these smart battery banks then a inverter may be needed.

@kevinr5187 9 месяцев назад

@@johnnysweekends Thanks for your opinion.

@shelley131 Месяц назад

Nice generator for the money. Great way to charge power banks on cloudy days. Do you know if this could be converted to propane? Just curious because it really is not worth the expense and effort, especially now that you can buy dual fuel for half the cost of a Honda.

@johnnysweekends Месяц назад

You can buy a kit and yes convert it. Its just a Yamaha mz -80 engine

@seniorslaphead8336 9 месяцев назад

I'm guessing your neighbours are used to you running generators on your drive. "He's at it again..."

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

I do it when everyone is a work mostly so lol..! I try to be respectful all the time and I always ask if it’s a bad time please come tell me. But they all stay on my good side. Because when the lights go out, guess who lends out something to turn the lights on 😂👍🏼

@JAMESYBOY. 5 месяцев назад

Another Great video, I'm looking for a 2000-2500 watt generator from your professional opinion, I need something quiet. What are the top 3 most quiet?? I have a predator 3500 it's quiet but I can't move that thing around easily.

@johnnysweekends 5 месяцев назад

You won’t get anything quieter than a Honda eu2200i If the needs of the Honda fit for you.. then buying used can be a great option. I see them from $600-$-800 all the time with little hours on clist and Facebook market place. A champion 2500 is quiet like this unit on the low range to about middle load, once mid to upper or full it’s louder than Hondas. Remember what ever you buy you want to loads to live around 25-75% if you are always at 75% then you need a bigger generator. If you never really get about 25% then you need a smaller or you just waisting full and creating excess carbon build up.

@stsid1 4 месяца назад

Looks almost like a Wen 56235i.

@johnnysweekends 4 месяца назад

When and power smart along with a couple other models share the same manufacturer just different labels. It’s hard to keep it with so many coming out.

@rickbraden4272 9 месяцев назад

Getting 1900 watts continuous with only 79 cc is really pushing it. I'm amazed how so many people are concerned with noise output over longevity. Good luck.

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

You shouldn’t run it at 1900 watts continuous nor should you run any generator at its max rated load all the time. If you do you need to step your generator size up. 30-70% is where you should live when buying a generator and then the extra is there if you need it sometimes. Just like the Honda you shouldn’t run that at max 1800 either. If you do you need to step up a generator size to increase longevity.

@toolguyswf 19 дней назад

What NGK plug and gap should I use in this unit? Thanks!

@johnnysweekends 19 дней назад

You’ll need to check the manual or take the plug with you and cross reference. Don’t get anything fancy just a normal NKG plus at about .028-.032ths

@mrgomez4673 3 месяца назад

I got a small welder from harbor freight just wondering if this can handle it t. The welder runs on 120 welding output range is 60-120amps ac

@johnnysweekends 3 месяца назад

Tat Gen will not do it. It can out put 15 amps..🤷🏼‍♂️

@zazdsm Месяц назад

Hi, what is the ratio that you used when adding the Lucas Oil (Fuel Treatment)?

@johnnysweekends Месяц назад

1 ounce for every 2.5 gallons. I tend to over treat if I let things sit. Like 1.5 or 2 ounces per gallon. 👍🏼

@robarnold4570 5 месяцев назад

Anyone done a long term review? I'm curious as to longevity and quality of this gen.

@johnnysweekends 5 месяцев назад

I’ve only got about 5 hours on it… hard to get a lot of hours sometimes as I rotate them or lend them out. But not generator season..😂🤷🏼‍♂️👍🏼

@jmartyt9810 9 месяцев назад

It's looks very much like a Wen generator. I bet it's made by Wen just branded to that company.

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

Well this unit is made by Zonzen. And there are a couple others out there that make then for champion,wen and a couple others. But Yes i bet if i had a champion 2500 and a wen model they would be rebranded as the same. It depends on model though. Some will come from a different company using the same size cloned mz80 motor. It’s the most popular in small units. But not all are as good and some are louder than others. This one is pretty quiet especially in the medium and low loads.

@ajayfickle 29 дней назад

Do you have to ground it? The manual says you do but nobody does on youtube

@johnnysweekends 29 дней назад

No. Nobody does its just something to cover there butt

@user-lx5ei5mb6m 5 месяцев назад

Can this run a portable stand up A/C unit for camping?

@johnnysweekends 5 месяцев назад

All depends on the size of the AC unit. If it’s a 15amp ac unit then maybe. It may be close. Again depends on the wattage and amp draw

@Lietuva47 6 месяцев назад

2 stroke

@johnnysweekends 6 месяцев назад

No 4 stroke

@mrragnarokk7415 7 месяцев назад

How do I drain the fuel out of the carburetor when there is still fuel in the tank. I just bought this generator, and it's been great. But when I have it with me on the go, it seems the fuel will leak out under the rubber stopper. This might have to so that when I'm moving down the road and it shaking a lot. The fuel cap is on pretty tight.

@johnnysweekends 7 месяцев назад

Open drain screw on carb. Should be in manual. Have in on position. If fuel is spilling over the vent cap is open. Close it. Also don’t over fill it over the red line.

@mrragnarokk7415 7 месяцев назад

@johnnysweekends i found the problem. When you close the vent after turning off, the fuel vapors start to build up pressure in the tank. Then it pushes some fuel out the bottom of one of the rubber hoses.

@johnnysweekends 7 месяцев назад

@mrragnarokk7415 ahh, yes I leave my vent open most times when I’m using it normally but once packed up for travel or longer term storage I do close it

@mrragnarokk7415 7 месяцев назад

@@johnnysweekends i can’t leave the vent open, the generator sit on the floor, on the passenger side if my truck until i need it the next day. But what i did was pull the choke lever all the way out and this solved the problem.

@violetabrown256 Месяц назад

Will it run freestanding kenmore refrigerator

@johnnysweekends Месяц назад

Yes

@frnkto69 Месяц назад

Hi, do you have any idea on the voltage drop range when using that hair dryer? I mean the voltage drop from +-120v when you start the hairdryer, until it stabilizes again? Maybe I missed in the video, thanks for your help

@johnnysweekends Месяц назад

A hair dryer wont cause much drop as its a resistive load verses an inductive load like a small AC unit may drop the voltage 5% possibly more. If you are not turning on and off inductive loads or have sensitive electronics then most gens are fine with a certain amount of voltage drop. Like hair dryers and such dont care.

@frnkto69 Месяц назад

@@johnnysweekends I plan on buying this generator to power a 5000 BTU ac, a 75qt 12v freezer, a 12v 300w camping light, and general stuff, ie. cellphones, laptops, etc. Occasionally a movie projector, all for my camping trips, do you think this generator wouldn't hurt those electronics with voltage drop?

@johnnysweekends Месяц назад

@frnkto69 I think I would go with something slightly larger to give you a little headroom. If you’re using all that stuff all the time you may run out or you’re gonna be running it close to Max.

@mrragnarokk7415 7 месяцев назад

I want to hook up an external gas tank too this. Do you have any recommendations?

@johnnysweekends 7 месяцев назад

A gas cap is needed but I would have to look and see what fits. I only have one that seems to fit most but not all since they use the same tanks a lot

@JosephTyson 9 месяцев назад

Nice review. What about warranty and service?

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

I tell people always buy an extended warranty from the store or amazon and more, it just makes it easier. Just like a car, anything can have problems. Small engine repair places will be the ones to fix these if you cant. But you can buy some parts through a warehouse and eBay is a great place to source certain parts if you need them because so many small 80cc units are very close to the same.

@racoonbreath 3 месяца назад

have you seen gen fail

@patrickhenigin4805 Месяц назад

I see one at a good price at a big box store. $36 for 3 year protection, $46 for a 4 year plan.

@tladoux 3 месяца назад

Why is this considered light duty compared to the Honda or Yamaha? I have an opportunity to pick up a Powermate PM3000iS for $350 and really considering on getting this for our RV.

@johnnysweekends 3 месяца назад

It’s only a 80cc engine verses Hondas 98.5cc on the eu2000 or 121cc on the eu2200i. The Yamaha 2000/2200 use the same 80cc engine but a true Yamaha brand. But the 1800/1900 running watts is not for full time. That’s when extra power is needed then you bring it back down. You should buy a unit that lives around 25-75% or the load. Above that consistently you should buy a larger generator. Once over 75% load as well your just burning a lot of extra fuel then say at 25-50% load

@1stClassJaY2010 9 месяцев назад

The air filter needs to be oiled aswell ?? Why is that exactly never saw that done before??

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

Yes every filter should be lightly oiled. The service is explained in the manual and I show it in some of my service videos

@GojoIsTheGreatest 6 месяцев назад

How does this compare with the 3500 Predator Inverter?

@johnnysweekends 6 месяцев назад

It doesn’t 🤷🏼‍♂️

@joejohnson2478 6 месяцев назад

Can this generator run a 1000 watt refrigerator? Keep in mind that compressor uses more when initially starting. Can this generator handle that initial surge above 1000 watts? Let me know. Thanks!

@johnnysweekends 6 месяцев назад

I dont know as I have no idea the brand, or the load the compressor uses when it kicks on. You may need to measure. Most times it should though for that small of a unit. But you may need to bump up just a little.

@joejohnson2478 6 месяцев назад

@johnnysweekends Thanks for the response back. I live in the NY area where Con Edison, our electric company, has many outages and problems. They'll spend millions on smart electric meters but not on the aging infrastructure. And we are all supposed to use electric vehicles when they can't even handle the current load. Last night we had a storm and thousands of their customers are still without power. I need a generator here for this reason. I will go with a unit that handles a higher load. I'm currently considering the Maxpeedingrods 3500 watt generator with 3500 watt surge and 3000 running watts.

@johnnysweekends 6 месяцев назад

@joejohnson2478 this is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Same engine and manufacturer as the Maxpeedingrods 3500 which is dinking power/genmax but this is dual fuel. So it’s safer , cleaner and an extra option if you need another fuel source. amzn.to/48iaOAJ

@joejohnson2478 6 месяцев назад

@@johnnysweekends Thank-you so much! This unit thar you recommended is not only more powerful than the Maxpeedingrods but dual fuel as well. I just checked this out on RU-vid in an unboxing and it even comes with the gas cable hook up to a 20 pound tank. It's also around the same price as the Maxpeedingrods. Thanks again because this is the unit I've decided to get!

@johnnysweekends 6 месяцев назад

@joejohnson2478 that’s awesome glad i could help. 👍🏼😀

@gone4days956 11 дней назад

Hey Johnny, how is the noise on this compared to the 2kw champion?

@johnnysweekends 11 дней назад

Very comparable since they are both MZ-80 engines. I bet it would be hard to tell the difference as most I test are all with in a db of each other

@howardbernier2289 9 месяцев назад

Brand of DB meter?

@johnnysweekends 9 месяцев назад

I’m not sure I recommend that brand even though it has done decent I wouldn’t say great as it can pick up some transient noises to easy and make the readings get a little wonky. And I do use it a lot so honestly it has held up well even being dropped several times and more. I’m going to move to another brand for a bit. I’m going to try the toptes unit, and see how that does. Much like many instruments they are so cheap to make now since they have been around for a long time it seem the ones that are $30 are no different then a $75 meter. I would like to try a $30 verses a $250 type though to see if there truly is. This is the new one I’m going to use for a bit and compare with my old and I’ll look for a high dollar unit as well. amzn.to/3PPTXhy

@howardbernier2289 9 месяцев назад

@@johnnysweekends thanks, 👍

@Hingle_McCringleberry87 7 месяцев назад

Will this run a 1500 watt space heater?

@johnnysweekends 7 месяцев назад

Yes it will… but your towards the upper end of the power. But its rated at 1900 running and a space will only run about 1450 or so on high so over all should be good.