Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment ST Switch with Smart Portable Automatic Transfer Technology Home Standby Alternative, For Sump Pumps, Refrigerators, and More

All the boxes are checked by this generator. In my search for a generator large enough to run my air conditioning, well pump, fans and lights, I considered several factors. Luckily, I was able to find Initially, I was having trouble getting my air conditioner to start, but to solve the problem, I had my HVAC guy install a hard start valve, and it works without a hitch The game is a 3 & a half Unit that is half a ton. My electrician has told me that I am running it at 70% of its maximum capacity based on the electrical load it has. We are in the sixth minute of the running time. There is a difference between the Amazon description and the owner's manual for the 6 gallon tank. According to one report, a single tank of gas will last for 17 hours, while another states 14 hours. Running mine at 75% load I got 9 hours and 45 minutes out of a single tank. I believe you can get 14 hours at 50% load. There are about 16 of them. You'll need 25 gallons per hour at 75% load to run it for 24 hours. In my opinion, I'm a bit of a prepper, so I keep enough fuel on hand to ensure that I can operate my house without electricity for at least a At 50% load, bigger units such as 12k/15k generators will consume about one gallon per hour. This generator uses about ( when operating at 75% load. 65. 67) gallons A major disadvantage of larger generators is that they don't have a backup pull start. They have only an electric start. Despite the multiplicity of bells and whistles, this generator still retains basic functions like an automatic choke and hand start. Without oil filters, an oil change is as easy as draining and filling. Oil filter style filters are used on bigger generators, and a mechanical choke is used only on smaller generators. Having power once again will not be a concern for you. Lastly, I would like to point out. To get the 50 amp plug used for this to wire to the house, I went directly to an RV center. We bought a 50' chord for about $225, which is not cheap, but it is worth it for a strong, durable chord. Big box hardware stores generally do not carry the wire you need to make a long chord.

Stephen James

| Sep 25, 2020

The pros are As scheduled, the items arrived via drop shipping unharmed. Unboxing and assembling are easy. It's very convenient and convenient to start from a remote location. The power supply produces plenty of power and does not bog down when a lot of surges are applied. It's easy to reach the shutoff for the gas. There were clear instructions on how to convert the generator to a floating neutral (the transfer switch is likely found in most homes). The cons are This is a heavy unit (but it's manageable with There are some cons like being noisy (compared to other open frame generators in this class, but it is still tolerable)

While it may not be the best of its class, it is surely the most affordable. I agree that Consumer Reports provides a good rating for this product.

Jadiel Frey

| Mar 28, 2021

I bought the generator in response to the bomb cyclone, which would be followed by a few days of heavy downpours. There are 6 degrees in the air. My only option if the worst were to happen would be to drain the house pipes and see if that was enough to keep the It did not arrive within the two days that could have met that emergency, but it did arrive a month Thank you Prime for offering free freight shipping (just about paid our annual fees). The power did not go out. My generator arrived and I made provisions for it to provide emergency power for the house, but I found a natural gas adapter kit (which I have not yet installed and which would void Westinghouse's warranty). Despite the damage to that generator trickle charge adapter, I still used it to charge the battery Despite my entire fault, Westinghouse shipped me a replacement instantaneously for no additional charge despite what I had done. Since the last time a company has stood behind its products to that degree, let alone any degree at all, it's been quite a while. I have been impressed with the documentation In other words, it specifies exactly where to shift the bonded neutral to the floating neutral -- If you're not confident about that, you should speak to a licensed electrician (I am a licensed electrician) before doing anything with the generator. It would be far safer to run this generator with a grounding rod if you are running it by itself, but if you are going to connect the generator to your home panel, you need to learn how to ground it properly or you could kill yourself or a utility worker. This is a product that I would buy again in an instant.

Marie Montgomery

| May 26, 2021

In a nutshell I have nothing to say except what's written above. It is easy to see why she is so beautiful. It was scheduled to be delivered in ten days for the first item. It has been four days since she arrived in Mexico. My only complaint is that it never arrived in two days, but how quickly it arrived was impressive. We used Ceva Logistics to ship her from Ohio to Florida and they delivered her in excellent condition. In a safe and secure manner, Westinghouse packed all the items. I was very pleased with the way everything performed during shipping. I found the contents easy to reach and the instructions very clear and concise. Here's a hint, be sure to use a box cutter. You can use the knife to cut each corner from top to bottom, then use the sides to fold. In addition to serving as a soft platform, I will also serve as a detachable wheel and stand. Please find attached a video of her first propane startup using the remote and the propane. As soon as she started, she pumped. In both cases, one can use the button or the hand pull. Initially, I did not put any load on her on her first warmup since I did not want to put her under excessive load. Hopefully I can do that tomorrow and then we can install the transfer switch on Thursday. I will make you aware of the results when they are available. Everything seems to be going well. We re-started her today, Tuesday, February 28. It will be in place by tomorrow, 3/1 transfer switch. All the parts worked fine after I hooked the generator up. The transfer switch I used was the EmerGen EGS107501G2KIT. Thus far, I'm pleased with Westinghouse's service. On 3/6, they sent me a free cover ( ic attached ) as part of the Until I put her to the test under actual blackout conditions, I won't be able to give five stars. So far, it's been a good four.

Kinslee McCall

| Dec 06, 2020

During the aftermath of hurricane Maria, I got this. The generator I bought is a great machine and I am very pleased with it. We use this unit at night and it is our second one. There are enough batteries to power an 18000 watt AC, a freezer, a fridge, two fans, and lights, then it lasts nine hours On a full tank of gas, you can drive for 10 hours. For people like me who are aging, the remote control is extremely convenient and useful. I don't think there is a problem with the noise level Our five-ton CAT unit was not up to the job. I highly recommend this book.

Cataleya Davis

| Apr 05, 2021