Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Great Generator
on April 23, 2022
Posted by: EasternAL
from Eastern,Manitoba
Bought it as a backup generator so I haven't used it yet other than testing it. I am a tech for a propane company and have seen a lot of propane engines. We use them for compressors. This is the easiest starting, smoothest running propane engine I have used yet other than a larger permanent gens. The only negative thing I can say is that the propane hose is short and that the regulator was set at 17.2 inches water column. Normally 14 inches is a max. This unit is also louder than I expected but not terrible.
I bought this last year and finally had the need to use it this month. Very easy to assemble/set up and I love the electric start. Runs very smoothly on propane. Haven't tried it with gasoline yet but I'm sure that will work great as well.
Recently made this purchase for "peace of mind". We occasionally get bad storms in the spring and did not want to worry about food spoilage during a loss of power. This generator should power most of my needs within the house and I will be eventually have it connected to my main panel. Love that this is dual fuel (tested both, and both work great) and like the fact it has a remote. This unit also has an electronic ignition that will try multiple start attemps until it runs. Also has a manual pull cord for "just in case" the battery dies. Speaking of which, this also came with a battery charger as well. Super happy with my purchase, now just waiting for the ultimate test. Searched several generators, I'm glad I decided on this one.
This Westinghouse 9500 DF generator just came in today. I assembled the wheels and mounting feet with no problem. I will have to go to a hardware store to purchase a fitting to hook up the supplied hose to my propane valve. If this were an emergency, I could still use gas. That is why I purchased a duel fuel generator.
Purchased the wGen9500DF for backup power when the power is out. I have a 6 circuit transfer switch that provides electricity to the critical items in the house, refrigerators, cooler, and other circuit's .I'm using propane in the unit, it starts easy and works great, it transports easily with the provided wheels and folding handle.