- Can it run a refrigerator and a furnace at the same time?
- Yes, at 3,650 running watts on gasoline there is enough headroom for a fridge, a furnace blower and several lights. Add up the starting watts of anything with a motor, since surge loads are what trip the breaker.
- Is it safe to use near a house?
- The CO Shield sensor shuts the generator down when carbon monoxide reaches a dangerous level, which adds a layer of protection. It is still a gasoline engine and must run outdoors, away from windows, doors and vents.
- How does propane change the output?
- Propane lowers running output to about 1,665 watts, roughly half the gasoline rating. Plan on gasoline for heavy loads and keep propane as a backup for lighter ones.
- Can I plug my RV into it?
- Yes, the TT-30R outlet is the standard 30-amp RV connection. Check that your RV's total draw stays under the running wattage, especially on propane.
- Will it damage a laptop or TV?
- It is a conventional generator without inverter technology, so the power is not as clean as an inverter's. Sensitive electronics are safer on an inverter model or behind a surge protector.
- Does it have electric start?
- No, it starts with a recoil pull cord only. There is no battery, push-button start or remote start.
- Where is the Dual Fuel Gas/Propane Portable Generator with CO Protection cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $319.00, 36% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Dual Fuel Gas/Propane Portable Generator with CO Protection?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including Home Depot, Walmart, CitywideShop.com, Blain's Farm & Fleet, Rural King.