Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Solid build!
on December 18, 2021
Posted by: MichaelK
from Austin, TX
This arrived well packaged and assembled. The instructions were clear and intuitive. Adding wheels and supports, the provided oil and charging the battery were very straightforward.
Bought this online, happily impressed by quality, easy setup, fast start, Really like the FOB allows for running on job site only when needed. I plan on setting up for an emergency house backup with transfer switch.
I bought this to update an older Westinghouse 7500 gas generator>. The dual fuel aspect was the major appeal due to long gas lines during a prolonged power outage. I expect an outstanding perfoarmance, as the older Westinghouse unit was great.
I researched a number of generators and the Westinghouse WGen9500DFc had all the features I wanted plus more. I really like the Dual Fuel capability and electric start. It has a 50 amp outlet which was important to me. I had an electrician install a Generac 9854 Transfer Switch and a 50 Amp Inlet Box. I upgraded the Transfer Switch from 10 to 16 circuits. It's easy to use. Connect the Propane Tank or add gasoline. Turn the selector switch to Propane or Gas; Start the Generator by pressing the Start Button; It will automatically start the engine. Once running, Plug the Generator Cord into the Generator and into the Inlet Box; Flip the Circuit Breaker switch on Generator to the On Position. The Transfer Switch now has power. On the Generac Transfer Switch, you press one button and it changes to Generator Power. Simple. When Utility Power is Restored, you press the button on the Transfer Switch and power is switched from the Generator Back to Utility Power. The Generator is simple to use, has lots of power and has all the features I need. I highly recommend.
I purchase this product last month after experiencing a severe winter blast here in Texas last winter. The product as easy to assemble and no problem getting it started.