Is this generator safe for sensitive electronics?

No. It is a conventional generator, not an inverter, so its power is not clean enough for laptops, TVs or medical devices without a surge protector or UPS.

Can it run a whole house?

It can carry a well-managed load through a transfer switch, but 9,500 running watts will not cover a house with central AC and electric heat at once. Add up your loads first.

Does it run on propane?

No. Despite the dual fuel name, the listed fuel type is gasoline only, with an 8-gallon tank.

The rated level is 74 dB, which is loud enough to bother neighbors. It is not a quiet inverter unit.

What outlets does it have?

A 50-amp 240V RV outlet, a 30-amp NEMA L14-30 twist-lock, four 120V outlets and a 12V DC outlet.

Can one person move it?

It weighs 209 lb, so plan on two people or a wheel kit and ramp.

Where is the JEGS 86008 Dual Fuel Generator cheapest?

At JEGS High Performance, for $794.74, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the JEGS 86008 Dual Fuel Generator?

Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings.

JEGS 86008 Dual Fuel Generator

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JEGS 86008 Dual Fuel Generator

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Last seen at $794.74 at JEGS High Performance on Nov 10.

Our take on the JEGS 86008 Dual Fuel Generator

The JEGS 86008 is a large open-frame portable generator rated at 9,500 running watts and 12,000 peak watts on gasoline, with a 50-amp RV outlet and a 30-amp twist-lock receptacle. It has electric start with recoil backup, an 8-gallon tank, a fuel gauge, low-oil shutdown and auto idle control. It is not an inverter generator, so it runs at a fixed engine speed and puts out a conventional, less clean sine wave at 74 dB. It suits homeowners who want high wattage for a whole-house transfer switch or a large RV and who can handle a 209 lb unit, but it is loud and heavy next to inverter rivals and is not a good fit for sensitive electronics or campsite use.

Best forHome backup through a transfer switchPowering a large RV or travel trailerJob sites running heavy toolsBuyers who want high wattage without inverter electronics

Pros

High 9,500 running and 12,000 peak watts
50A RV outlet plus 30A twist-lock and four 120V outlets
Electric start with recoil backup
8-gallon tank with fuel gauge and long runtime at light loads
Low-oil shutdown, voltage regulation and circuit protectors

Cons

Not an inverter: power quality is not clean enough for sensitive electronics
74 dB is loud for a residential setting
209 lb open frame is hard to move without help
No CO shutdown sensor
Dual fuel is not offered despite the name

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JEGS 86008 Dual Fuel Generator price history

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Lowest price we've seen: $734.74 on Nov 9 at JEGS High Performance; highest $794.74 on Nov 10. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

3.5 / 551 ratings

Ratings average 3.5 out of 5, and owners split between those who find it starts easily and carries heavy loads and those who report reliability and starting problems. Complaints center on noise and the effort of moving it.

What people mention

ReliabilityMixedSome owners report trouble-free running while others describe units that fail to start or run.
NoiseCriticisedOwners say it is loud, as expected from a non-inverter open-frame unit.
StartingPraisedThe electric start is called easy to use, with recoil as a backup.
WeightCriticisedAt 209 lb it takes two people or a ramp to move.
Power outputPraisedOwners say it handles large RV loads and heavy tools.

Specifications

Inverter Technology: No
Low Oil Shutdown: Yes
Continuous Output: 9,500 Running Watts (on Gasoline)
Power Output: 12,000 Watt
Runtime: 24 Hr. (at 25% Load)
Voltage: 12V DC
Peak Output: 12,000 Peak Watts

Questions and answers

Is this generator safe for sensitive electronics?: No. It is a conventional generator, not an inverter, so its power is not clean enough for laptops, TVs or medical devices without a surge protector or UPS.
Can it run a whole house?: It can carry a well-managed load through a transfer switch, but 9,500 running watts will not cover a house with central AC and electric heat at once. Add up your loads first.
Does it run on propane?: No. Despite the dual fuel name, the listed fuel type is gasoline only, with an 8-gallon tank.
How loud is it?: The rated level is 74 dB, which is loud enough to bother neighbors. It is not a quiet inverter unit.
What outlets does it have?: A 50-amp 240V RV outlet, a 30-amp NEMA L14-30 twist-lock, four 120V outlets and a 12V DC outlet.
Can one person move it?: It weighs 209 lb, so plan on two people or a wheel kit and ramp.
Where is the JEGS 86008 Dual Fuel Generator cheapest?: At JEGS High Performance, for $794.74, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the JEGS 86008 Dual Fuel Generator?: Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings.