Need help deciding on a generator for the home. On a budget :X

[BenKenobi2]

Caught this one for $499- Electric start to boot....

https://www.costco.com/firman-7500w-running--9400w-peak-dual-fuel-generator.product.100417697.html

Add a house for it, and get @Darkdiesel to add you a transfer switch if you are on the Northside......

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Did you find it on sale at costco for 499 or was this bought second-hand? The reviews are great on your generator and it looks like a strong unit. 799 is a bit high for me right now but for 499 I might just cough up a few extra hundred to get something easy to use for my parents. My mom today just complained about our pressure washer because her arms are getting weak.

 

[Granite3]

It was new, they sold out fairly fast. Several folks were buying more than one.

 

[BenKenobi2]

It was new, they sold out fairly fast. Several folks were buying more than one.

What time of the year was that do you remember? I might have to keep a close watch on that model. My sister is a costco member as well. I don't have one anywhere close to me.
Electric start would help my mom out a lot.

 

[canut]

Back a few posts you asked " what is a proper gauge cord that will accommodate something like a fridge? " It depends on the length, but if I were running a 50' cord throughout the inside of a house I would feel more comfortable with a 15 amp 12 gauge wire cord, it's also better for starting load capacity. For just lights and a tv it's probably an overkill as it can handle more than you need. As a second cord you could get away with a 14 gauge cord, but for piece of mind its only about $15.00 or more to go with a 50' heavy duty cord. Negative is 12 gauge is heavier and more bulky to work with..

 

[DADI03]

@Darkdiesel

He's set a few people on here.

The biggest problems with generators is them not being used. Anything that sits for extended periods of time will end up having issues.

 

[BenKenobi2]

Back a few posts you asked " what is a proper gauge cord that will accommodate something like a fridge? " It depends on the length, but if I were running a 50' cord throughout the inside of a house I would feel more comfortable with a 15 amp 12 gauge wire cord, it's also better for starting load capacity. For just lights and a tv it's probably an overkill as it can handle more than you need. As a second cord you could get away with a 14 gauge cord, but for piece of mind its only about $15.00 or more to go with a 50' heavy duty cord. Negative is 12 gauge is heavier and more bulky to work with..

Thank you for getting back to me. These heavy gauge cords are pretty pricey but worth it if it can handle a fridge.
And for lights and tv, if I ran a 14 gauge cord, do you think I could insert one of those multi-outlet attachments to have one or two uses from one cord?

 

[slick]

I have this one that has less than two hours on it. Runs well. Paid $849.00 out the door but will sell for $600.00 Plus I have the extension cords for it
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Briggs-...ickid=wjBQnOxlTzu0Qc4UWkRI0w90Ukg3W53VwVq2Us0

 

[jeep78]

@Darkdiesel

He's set a few people on here.

The biggest problems with generators is them not being used. Anything that sits for extended periods of time will end up having issues.

Gasoline powered, yes.

Propane powered, no.

 

[Granite3]

Costco has my genset for $699 in store.

Propane is the way to go, no carb issues, starts right up.