- Can it run an RV air conditioner?
- A 13,500 BTU RV air conditioner typically needs about 2,800 to 3,000 starting watts. This unit peaks at 2,800 watts, so it is borderline; a soft-start kit helps. Running both the AC and other appliances at once will overload it.
- How long does it run on a tank of gas?
- Westinghouse rates it at up to 12 hours at 25% load on the 1.1-gallon tank. At half load or more, expect several hours per tank.
- Is it safe for phones and laptops?
- Yes. It produces less than 3% total harmonic distortion, which is clean enough for sensitive electronics.
- Can I connect it to my home panel?
- It puts out 120V only, so it cannot feed a 240V transfer switch or run 240V appliances like a well pump. Use it with extension cords or an RV hookup.
- What comes in the box?
- The generator, a funnel, a tool kit and the owner's manual. Parallel cables, a cover and a wheel kit are sold separately.
- Does the CO sensor shut it off automatically?
- Yes. The carbon monoxide sensor shuts the engine down when CO builds up around the unit, along with low oil and overload shutdown.
- Where is the Westinghouse 2800 Peak Watt Portable Gas & Propane Powered Inverter Generator, Dual Fuel, Parallel Capable with CO Sensor cheapest?
- At Tractor Supply Co, for $534.99, 22% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Westinghouse 2800 Peak Watt Portable Gas & Propane Powered Inverter Generator, Dual Fuel, Parallel Capable with CO Sensor?
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 5,337 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Westinghouse 2800 Peak Watt Portable Gas & Propane Powered Inverter Generator, Dual Fuel, Parallel Capable with CO Sensor?
- 8 stores we checked sell it, including Tractor Supply Co, Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, Best Buy.