Very impressive generator and for the price point. In my line of work, we utilize the 30 amp twist lock socket more than the travel trailer version. To each of their own. Great for when you really need the power and don't need the 12+ hours of runtime at 1/4 load uses. The control panel light is a nice touch, but if you need it to run it overnite like in an grid out situation. I wish there is a provision to turn it off, so you don't attract no gooders to your already stealthy quiet generator at night. Running the gas out of the carburetor and an hour meter would be nice too. However, with a little bit of "warranty" voiding ingenuity; it is relatively inexpensive implement yourself. Looking forward on how quiet it really is when you put it to its paces.
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Felax “Warranty voiding ingenuity “ 🤣😅 Yes that would definitely be nice a switch to turn the lights off and on.
@andrew-ng6iy
4 ай бұрын
Just ordered this same one on ali express for only $315. Cant beat the price, for this quality. thankyou for the video!
@SouthFloridaFishingClub
3 ай бұрын
No way!
@SouthFloridaFishingClub
3 ай бұрын
Was it all good? I was just about to buy one but if it’s true I’ll order from Ali express
@brazakka1
Жыл бұрын
On Westinghouse and Amazon sites the generator's listed weight is 70lbs. Your scale said 41lbs. I saw the scale, but I am doubting that weight is accurate. The 2200 & 2500 are about 49lbs , so 41lbs seems unlikely for 3700.
@GeneratorReviews
Жыл бұрын
I think my scale malfunctioned
@BigHoss1776
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a showdown between the Genmax 3500/3200 iAED. 200 less starting watts on the the Genmax but 200 more running watts. With hurricane season here a great test would be running a 5000 btu window unit, full size fridge, and fan. Both units topped out with gasoline and ran until dry.
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! thanks 😊
@yvanhotte8487
2 жыл бұрын
3000 running watt for just over 40 pound. Can't be that. Thank Gavin.
@fieldmanstyle1831
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for both detailed reviews of this generator. Gave all the needed info for me to make my decision to buy. Specifically how oil changes will work, plug access, and how to drain carb.
@rodjava
Жыл бұрын
I ordered 2 of the same at $461 ttl each while it was on sale. It's now $566 each and going up!
@GeneratorReviews
Жыл бұрын
That’s why I don’t like including prices in my videos because the price increases and everyone comments the price is wrong 😑 Thanks Rod
@Redfour5
2 жыл бұрын
You are the first with a vid on this unit. I live in the mountains. I have an original Westinghouse 2200 before it was paralell capable. It is like 13 years old and is still going strong. It has run my old airco's for RV's. But got a bigger one and need "more power." I first got a Lowes "Craftsman" 3300 starting power 3K running. It would NOT run my Dometic 13,500 "Evolution" RV air conditioner and shut off internally. I did everything by the book before starting. powered off everything including the fridge so no other loads on the generator but nope at about 5500 feet altitude. Be sure and look at your manual for your RV air conditioner. It will tell you what size generator will run it sizing around compressor start up. My "Evolution" says a 3700 to 3900 start up wattage will do it. So, after four letter words... Took it back and got this as it is at the bottom of the start up range for the air conditioner. But, it too will not do it at home and 4400 feet altitude. So, learn from my experience. If you got an RV now days and want to run airco, microwave and a hair dryer, just cut to the chase and get a 4500 OR get a soft start for your air conditioner for your RV. You can get one of these at Home Depot for under 700 bucks (pull start only). It is a nice unit by the way with wheels, handle for pulling and even comes with parallel port wires ( try 50 bucks separate on Amazon) and has nice lights around the control panel so you can see. It is a real steal frankly and if you are a veteran at Home Depot take another 10% off. So, I'm not bad mouthing this unit. It was more my problem. my boxes to check were power rating, ability to pick up. This unit is right at 70 lbs (one handle) while the "Craftsman" (generac rebranded by the way) was only sixty lbs. A 4500 peak watts unit is going to be in the 100 lb range for all of them plus or minus four or five lbs. So, actually, the best way to get around the RV airco issue is to get a soft start for your air conditioner. This, however, may void any warranties but you can then use a genset of this size to run your RV with one air conditioner either 15000 or 13,500 would be my guess and all the other stuff... At under 700 bucks at Home Depot (10% less if a Veteran) or maybe better somewhere else, AND a soft start self installed, you are at the regular price for most 3000 plus watt units and around what many 4500 watt peak watts 4500's.
@Redfour5
2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to add to my post. This unit would NOT start up my 13.5 airco at three hours I tried and after 5. I tried numerous times. I first bought a Lowes Craftsman 3300 peak power unit and it wasn't close didn't even try before clicking off giving me the dreaded "red" light. This one appeared close but after five times and after five hours of run time it wouldn't do it but was close and tried hard. I ended up going for the 4500 Westinghouse. I wanted this one to work because it was the perfect size from specs/power and weight and I alone can pick it up. The 4500 is a two person job and it is BIG. And then the 4500 would NOT start my 13.5 airco at three hours but did finally at five hours IF I hit the reset button after it would finally do it. Now at 12 hours, the new 4500 isn't phased by starting the airco barely grunts doing it. SO, my recommendation is to do a good 10 hours on this 3700 unit breaking it in. I do it just like a car. Let it run pushing the refrigerator or nothing, hook up a hair dryer and occasionally during the first five hours hit the microwave for a few minutes and go out and turn the hair dryer on full power or the fan alone on your RV. This will take it up to about 25% to 50% power usage depending upon what is on which is the recommendation. Try the airco once if only to force it to full power after three hours or so maybe once and it will likely not start without a soft start on the airco (warning, this can void the airco warranty on new ones). Then after the first five hours of run time try the air conditioning and if the dreaded red light comes on hit the reset or re-start. The point of this type of break in is to seat valves and vary the rpms of the engine up and down so that the motor doesn't just function at a steady rpm rate and kind of settle in on that as its favored mode of operation piston/valve wise. Seating valves is a critical part of motor break in and they need to be fully tested during the break in, but not too much like 20 times trying to start the airco. My thought is that after a full 10 hours or more of run time, a generator is pretty much broke in completely. At this point, I'm thinking IF I had done this that this size generator would have been enough for me... I should have been more patient. Now, I've got power out the wazoo and over 100 lbs of weight to haul around including gas... Like I said, spec wise/power, this should be enough, so if you have a problem, let it run for a good 10 hours plus before coming to any conclusion about its capabilities. This unit from a spec standpoint is like a sweet spot for travel trailers with enough oomph to do the most (starting airco) AND enough to run the airco and the fridge and lights and TV whereas lower powered units might be able to start the airco, but don't turn on the microwave or the smaller units will say no in the only way they can. Oh, and get a magnetic oil dipstick. Metal shavings going through a motor can't be good. And they are cheap on Amazon.
@D.Finnegan
Жыл бұрын
I'm currently in Tampa, FL sitting in the dark thanks to Hurricane Ian with this generator running my fridge and a few small appliances. So far so good.
@GeneratorReviews
Жыл бұрын
Stay safe I’m happy you were prepared. Check back in with me after the hurricane passes. 🙏🏾👍🏾
@D.Finnegan
Жыл бұрын
@@GeneratorReviews We are very fortunate considering the eye came on shore less than 2 hours south of us. The worst we had to deal with was a sleepless night, 36 hours of no power and a bunch of tree branches to clean up. The generator ran great, and once I had power I took it to my parents house for another 12 hour stint.
@SeeSaw99
2 жыл бұрын
I was offered this a couple of months ago at a Home Depot event but decided to go with the Ryobi 2300 solely because of the app control. But after 3 replacements I finally have one that will run, but overloads around 2100 watts instead of 2300. I've been thinking about this one but couldn't find any reviews. Looking forward to your review
@randybobandy9828
Жыл бұрын
Thats because it's 2300 peak as in for a very short period of time like 30 seconds
@philipdavis4927
Жыл бұрын
I have the Westinghouse 3700. I did not recommend it. Goes into overload. For no reason. I only got about two hours of use from it. Tried to use it the next day. And overloads without anything plugged into it. The motor runs great. Just can’t run anything off of it. It’s just a big paper weight. It’s worthless
@michaelabbott8431
2 жыл бұрын
You Should Review Solgens as well. Bluetti send this man some units to review.
@bryanbahling2877
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see the comparison and load testing video on this! I'm about to pull the trigger on this one.
@kravenofspider
2 жыл бұрын
Would like to see a dual fuel version if it can still have the 3% harmonics. Great review as always Gavin.
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏾
@stephenpowell4893
Жыл бұрын
Great review Gavin looks like a nice unit, on the manufactures site and the 3rd party site I am looking to order this from they list 70.5lbs as the dry weight which is making me shy away from it but you weighed it in at 41.4lbs, it seems odd there is such a big difference
@utubetjc
2 жыл бұрын
Impressive. VG review as usual! I have the iGen 2500 and may pick up one of these too.
@supersami7748
2 жыл бұрын
Another great review Gavin! I just looked up this generator on both Amazon and Walmart. The generator in the adds both look identical to the one in your video with the exception they are both listed as having a weight of 70#. Are there 2 different versions? Is this lightweight unit so new dealers don’t have it in stock yet? Thanks
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
I think my scale messed up and gave me the wrong weight
@supersami7748
2 жыл бұрын
@@GeneratorReviews thanks for checking, at 72 with really messed up shoulders weight is a big deal. You’ve tested a couple of others that looked pretty good I was just waiting a few months to buy a new one. Every time your vid says new lightweight 3K generator I watch it right away.
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
@@supersami7748 I’m going to do a lineup with all my compact 3000W so you’ll have a good chance to see all of them in together
@LastNameTom
2 жыл бұрын
I'm hovering my finger over the "buy now" button on Amazon for this just waiting for your load test video to come out!
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Ohhh Let me work on it should upload it soon 😊👍🏾 Thanks for watching and subscribing
@douglibbey4776
8 ай бұрын
Hi Gavin. Just curious... does this generator really weigh just 41 pounds? Great job on the reviews! Your channel is really helping me make my decision!
@GeneratorReviews
8 ай бұрын
That was the weight with no oil and no gas.
@JJ-sv9kh
2 жыл бұрын
Very intriguing. I just purchased the Generac 3300i. This is lighter, more running and starting power. I wonder which is more reliable.
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
I think I need to re-weigh this one I think my scale malfunctioned because it says it’s heavier or maybe that was just because it had no fuel and Oil We’ll see when I do the load test
@YukonHawk1
2 жыл бұрын
Nice generator
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@westinghouse
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, ENJOY!
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully we can work together in the future looking forward to a collaboration. Contact me anytime. Thanks
@TheSnakeman3
2 жыл бұрын
Stand it side-by-side with a 2300 or a Honda so that we can see just how much bigger it really is. I would love to see a picture of your generator storage facility. It must be crammed packed.
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Ok that’s a great idea to see the size comparison Will do👍🏾
@FirstSuiGeneris
2 жыл бұрын
I like it, and got a bit more power.
@philhare7851
Жыл бұрын
on sale this week
@michaelabbott8431
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video.. I wish it were dual fuel.. Very educational
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully they will have it in dual fuel
@Redfour5
2 жыл бұрын
@@GeneratorReviews They apparently have a dual fuel version if I am not mistaken, but start adding $$$ in the three figure range for each AND, you lose a bit of power when using propane to run them just as an fyi.
@newenglandendler
2 жыл бұрын
to bad its not a duel fuel , thanks for video
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure that’s coming soon
@BecomingOffgrid
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice little unit Gavin
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@builtracingchannel6445
8 ай бұрын
Was yours hard to get running out the box?
@GeneratorReviews
8 ай бұрын
Not really
@ozzydukebella2102
Жыл бұрын
How often do you need to put oil and gas
@GeneratorReviews
Жыл бұрын
I recommend checking your oil at least once a day
@garden-queen2393
2 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍.
@MrKhaelee
Ай бұрын
It works very good at first but after a year atart to go bad. It doesn't produce enough powers. I bought bit for $600 thru eBay. The bad thing is they not warranty if you bought from eBay.
@danieltimisan6820
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video ... can you pls check the weight again, their webpage says 70 lb for dry weight. That's a big difference from 41. Thanks !
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I will definitely might have a bad scale
@props-model-shop
2 жыл бұрын
That's lighter than the WGen 2500 @ 48lbs. I've had pretty good luck with the Westinghouse Gens even though there are those out here calling them cheap china junk...
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
I prefer weighing it with oil and gas. That’s the true working weight to me.
@Tom-In-Ga
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, Greg. Now you know the people calling them cheap China junk are those Honda and Yamaha snobs. Uh, oh. I'm gonna get it now from those owners that don't have a sense of humor.
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
@@Tom-In-Ga 😅 It was nice knowing you. Lol
@Tom-In-Ga
2 жыл бұрын
@@GeneratorReviews 😁
@Redfour5
2 жыл бұрын
Wait a minute. This unit is right at 70 lbs. I just heaved it off the back of a Ram 2500 and will attest to it. Having known an engineer who tore many apart, he noted they are all made there now days... He said one reason Westinghouse got back into gens around 2010 was that the company although not really the original company had a library of patents from when it was a powerhouse that they were able to use that others did not and so it gave them an advantage. He noted one in particular was counter-rotating fans that acted to cancel noise and another was inside the engine, it was too technical to remember. He quite reviewing them about 2017 as he said the industry for these was blowing up and new tech was evening out the playing field. And, now over decade has gone by and I don't know patent law so maybe some of the old Westinghouse advantages are less so now...
@TangDynasty1983
Жыл бұрын
Is it possible if you can show where the oil drain plug is? Thanks a lot!
@TangDynasty1983
Жыл бұрын
I just received mine. I don't find an oil drain plug. Based on your explanation in the video, I assume you have to tilt the generator to let the dirty oil drain out from the filling hole?...
@ozzydukebella2102
Жыл бұрын
How loud is it?
@GeneratorReviews
Жыл бұрын
Here’s a load test video I did on this generator. kzitem.info/news/bejne/yourv66wiJ2Udpg
@Tom-In-Ga
2 жыл бұрын
Okay now, Gavin. You know I'm a smart azz so here it comes. Are you pointing out the spark plug at 5:23 or are you just flipping us all off. 🤣
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Haha no I didn’t did I?? 😬
@pennylessplantation
3 ай бұрын
Has anyone done the igen400DFc? I haven’t seen any vids on it.
@GeneratorReviews
3 ай бұрын
I haven’t seen one either
@yogi_5150
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought of reviewing the Firman tri fuel?
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I have thought of reviewing that one I’ll see if I can get my hands on one
@fvckthemkids
2 жыл бұрын
I literally just got this thing in the mail and the dial won't turn to choke... Pretty bummed out i really needed this for work for the week...
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Open the side lid and you’ll see the chock cable
@christinepitt3140
8 ай бұрын
I bought a brand new one exactly like this and it came on but never distributed any current... I took to an small engine repairer and I was told the invertor is damage. Oh what a lost
@rickbraden4272
2 жыл бұрын
1.3 gals of gas for a 3kw generator is on the light side. I'm guessing many people will need to extended run thing.
@GeneratorReviews
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t think about that but that’s a great idea 💡
@noegdiazify
Жыл бұрын
What's the db westinghouse 3700 vs the predator 3500
@GeneratorReviews
Жыл бұрын
I will do a test video soon
@felipeordazchavez6941
Жыл бұрын
How much oil do you have to put ?
@GeneratorReviews
Жыл бұрын
I will have to check that manual out
@lambert6473
2 жыл бұрын
Yessir
@TheChrisschriner
Жыл бұрын
Just ordered one on Amazon for 445
@TangDynasty1983
Жыл бұрын
I ordered one as well. However, some owners on Amazon reported the generator got stuck in Choke. Hope Westinghouse fixed it for the current batch.
@justsenditbro
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone else feel like it stole the Ecoflow River handle design?
@randybobandy9828
Жыл бұрын
Its just a rebrand, they.order all the parts from the same manufacturer. That's why all these generators look similar and have the same size motors ect.
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