BEST Costco GENERATOR Two Years Later

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  • @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP
    @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP  Рік тому +1

    Check out my video on hooking up The Firman Generator to Natural Gas ua-cam.com/video/GDuipkRdZBc/v-deo.html

  • @rwstarke
    @rwstarke Рік тому +15

    I make my Firman Tri-Fuel a little quieter by making a tent out of two 4x4 sheets of plywood. Lean them against the two sides to deflect the sound to the ground.
    Trying to line up the plug with the inlet at night? Take a marker, or white-out, and make a line on the plug & socket to line up the two before you twist it. Keep battery charged. Install emergency lights that come on when power goes out. Install them where you set up the generator and at the panel. Have an extra spark plug. Maintenance is easier when using natural gas to power the generator. The oil town I live near is Houston.

    • @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP
      @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much. Those are some really good tips especially the one with the white out or the white pen. I’m definitely gonna share these upcoming podcast episode. Appreciate it take care.

  • @PaulCyclist
    @PaulCyclist 4 місяці тому +8

    I live in SE Fla. I purchased this for $699 June 2021. I run it on reg gas. My suggestions for others that ONLY use it for Hurricane power outage backup.
    Like all my gas eng equipment that’s for emergency use during a season like Hurricane. After using it and preparing it for a hopefully long term outage. Drain the gas tank of gas. Run the engine to drain the carb and fuel lines. Drop the carburetor fuel bowl and empty any remaining gas and reinstall. Lastly. Pull the spark pull and add a 1/4 cup of engine oil. Slowly rotate the engine using the pull cord a few good revolutions. Install the spark plug and remove the battery power lead. Pull the start cord over slowly every quarter. Charge the battery a few times a year, but don’t trickle or otherwise leave it charging. Do these simple things and it can sit for years if stored out of the weather. I’ve got 50 years experience doing this. Starting it every few months is wasteful and a pain, but will also work.
    Side comment: Firman now says fuel use is 12 hrs for 8 gallons at 25% load. They did say 50% load 3 years ago. Nobody has published or shared actual gasoline usage from use under higher loads or any measured avg load. So at 60-80% average power, it’s anyone’s guess how long it runs on an 8 gal tank.

  • @samcopeland5196
    @samcopeland5196 Рік тому +8

    Hey thanks for the reviews on this generator. Decided to upgrade my 20 year old gen this year to a propane set up and went with this model. FYI found it on ebays firman store on sale for 499. It was refurbished by firman but came with 2year warranty. Thats delivered. Keep a eye out for the ebay sales and save some $$

  • @aaornmmatchette
    @aaornmmatchette Рік тому +5

    I have the grey one that I purchased in April 2022. I just had to run my house for almost 4 hours a few days ago. It ran my central AC with no problem, on both propane and gasoline. Good job on the 50amp upgrade. That is what I went with from the beginning. It runs great.

  • @hazegrayandunderway8077
    @hazegrayandunderway8077 Місяць тому +1

    If you’re connecting to the house through the panel, unbond the neutral. Pop the black cover off the back of the alternator, locate the output wire terminals, you’ll see the white wire coupled with a jumper to frame ground. Disconnect that jumper to ground. Your gfci breakers will thank you.

  • @DavidHBurkart
    @DavidHBurkart Рік тому +8

    Thank you. Costco is running their June coupons with $100 (US) off of these. Here in the South 48, $699. I am in on one of these. Thanks for your update!

  • @ablais007
    @ablais007 Рік тому +1

    I bought this 2 years ago. We lose power often. I haveitrunning on NG. Starts well and has been a life saver. Very good generator.
    I recommend.

  • @gibblespascack1418
    @gibblespascack1418 10 місяців тому +3

    The manual will have a long-term storage process. If you do not need it for months on end, consider placing it into long term storage mode. That is similar to the way it was stored prior to you buying it. I do this for my 1998 Generac XL5500. Last summer when I ran a test, I checked the oil, added Stabilized gas, and it started on the first pull. Ran it under load, then placed it back into long term storage mode. As for your Generator interlock at the Pannel. I might not always be home when power is needed. So, I wrote a protocol to follow, placed it next to the breaker box and taught my family to follow the protocol. That way, during an emergency, it is not a guess as to whether I started things up correctly, I just follow the steps in the protocol.

    • @spirokalu
      @spirokalu 5 місяців тому

      Did you place it inside an enclosure to protect it from rain, water, heat etc?

    • @gibblespascack1418
      @gibblespascack1418 5 місяців тому

      @@spirokalu Yes, it stays in the corner of my out building with its box covering it. That keeps it from getting dusty during its downtime. It is down for at most one year, when I do its yearly test run. Then it goes back into storage. At 26, it still started on the first pull last summer. I will have to run it again this summer under load for a little while.

  • @jefferylorance7988
    @jefferylorance7988 10 місяців тому +1

    I keep my Firman under a canopy. I have to say the automatic CO sensor works like it should. Saves lives.
    The cover has four corner “stretchable” keeping the cove from flying off on windy days ( “da best thing”
    Propane burns super clean ,but burns more fuel…good for those who use it just a few times a year or less.

    • @condor5635
      @condor5635 День тому

      I don’t understand CO detectors. My Gen is out in my yard. There is no scenario where I need it to turn off due to CO

  • @Aleejandro_Gomez
    @Aleejandro_Gomez Рік тому +2

    I just got mine today for $699 in Texas! Super excited!

  • @kermitwilson
    @kermitwilson Рік тому +2

    Adding a safety to your fuse box is smart. Simple slide safety, to switch on the fuse to the generator you have to turn off the main and it blocks the main from being closed.
    Tag out so you can’t backfeed the power lines coming into your home.

    • @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP
      @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP  Рік тому +1

      I have since made a ew upgrades to the safety of my back feed including an interlock switch and a female instead of a male end on the extension cord. Thanks much for the suggestions

  • @RealWolfmanDan
    @RealWolfmanDan Рік тому +1

    About 4 weeks ago I bought the new Gray model for 699 at Costco, and am very pleased with it so far

  • @CaptRon78
    @CaptRon78 Рік тому +1

    I have one and never ran it on gasoline yet. I only run mine off natural gas and i love it

  • @neilsleykenol1299
    @neilsleykenol1299 9 місяців тому +1

    Just bought mine from Costco for 990 canadian$ can't wait to put this baby on test .always own 1

    • @tonka9803
      @tonka9803 2 місяці тому

      just paid CAD $649+tax at costco today. so they do go 300 off sometime

    • @neilsleykenol1299
      @neilsleykenol1299 2 місяці тому

      @tonka9803 yes i saw 👀 it today.i wss piss😬🤣

  • @monicajohnson5109
    @monicajohnson5109 Рік тому

    Watched multiple videos on this generator and so far this is my favorite

  • @dantegiuliano6604
    @dantegiuliano6604 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Living in Houston and I am thinking of buying this generator

  • @UCF_Manny
    @UCF_Manny Рік тому +3

    Great video! Incredibly efficient with answering all the questions. Thanks for putting this together. Earned yourself a new subscriber.

  • @chargeron3115
    @chargeron3115 3 місяці тому

    I have a 4 ton Trane variable speed hvac that the Firman powers with no problem since the start-up isnt for the full 4 tons. Just be smart and dont try to cool down an 80 degree home by setting your thermostat at 70 degrees. Cool it down in 2 degree increments. The main reason I boight this Firman was it was able to run my hvac, also because I can quick connect it into my NG source. Closest thing to a whole home genearator for a lot less money.

  • @jamesborton9237
    @jamesborton9237 9 місяців тому +2

    Send off for sand bags and make a sandbag 'dog house' for your generator. If needed you could always move the doghouse to a different location.

    • @condor5635
      @condor5635 День тому

      Is this for sound reduction? Surly not to isolate it from rising water…

  • @michaeldecker2725
    @michaeldecker2725 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for doing a follow up video on this. It’s the few posters like you that make this information so valuable to the rest of us. Much respect for follow ups.

  • @2213rtx
    @2213rtx Рік тому +1

    I have the champion duel fuel 7000 w I bought at Costco back in 2016 I think I paid around 400 in Ca. I live in Baja California I have been through 3 hurricanes had to use it for days does the job but it is super loud I need to upgrade I seen Honda has a fuel injected super expensive 7000w

  • @NiravShahCornell
    @NiravShahCornell 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. I've owned this generator for a couple of years now and am very happy with it. I run it on propane but I am considering using it with natural gas. How much should I expect to spend on getting a natural gas line tapped into my main gas line?

  • @sodiumvapor13
    @sodiumvapor13 Рік тому +2

    You nailed all the relevant questions! Subbed!

  • @peterparsons7141
    @peterparsons7141 Рік тому +3

    Good vid. I’m subscribed. Like the info and presentation.

  • @hosgs14
    @hosgs14 Рік тому +3

    Great review Tim.

  • @lostone260
    @lostone260 Рік тому +1

    This is a great product for a power outage!

  • @ClaudiaLaniganWorldEvents
    @ClaudiaLaniganWorldEvents Рік тому +1

    Can you use propane to run it , as opposed to natural gas?

  • @dougpatasky8426
    @dougpatasky8426 8 місяців тому +1

    What model # are u explaining

  • @OpTicMinds
    @OpTicMinds Рік тому +2

    Wow just found your channel
    I’m glad I did
    Good information

  • @jodyw7761
    @jodyw7761 Місяць тому

    Did you remove the bonded ground to frame for direct house/transfer switch? Floating neutral needed?

  • @samueldeschamps8895
    @samueldeschamps8895 Рік тому +1

    Great video! you explain everything very well! 10/10 I'm going to pick one up once it gets on sale !

  • @RonL-y3v
    @RonL-y3v 3 місяці тому

    Power from the grid is less than 5% distortion, don’t know what level will cause damage to appliances but there’s a chance it will. An inverter generator might be another possibility.

  • @jeffsherrysussman6846
    @jeffsherrysussman6846 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video it is extremely informative. I am upgrading my 5000 watt Craftsman generator converted for Propane to the Firman 7500. Did you remove the flared 3/8” fitting on the unit to install the bigger one for the longer hose or just use adapters to step it up. I use a 20 foot 3/4 hose similar to the one you use for natural gas to connect to my inground propane tank. My other question is how do you prime the long hose. My conversion kit has a prime button on the back but the Firman does not.
    Thanks so much for your help.
    Jeff

    • @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP
      @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP  Рік тому

      I used adapters to step it up, because it really doesn’t matter as long as you have for feed all the way to the generator generator steps that gas way down to a tiny jet anyway

  • @jayortiz8617
    @jayortiz8617 Рік тому +1

    Thx for the video! I’m enjoying the same Gen.
    Question - when you run it through its paces what kind of load to you put on it?

    • @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP
      @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP  Рік тому

      Typically either an angle grinder or a 1500 W heat gun figure that will put enough of the load on a 110 outlet to at least let me know things are working there and then I’ll put the splitter into the twist lock plug and check each of those as well

  • @rommelramos3106
    @rommelramos3106 Місяць тому

    Hi can I make it run with natulgas LPG if the tank has gasoline?

  • @robscochran
    @robscochran Рік тому +2

    Natural gas line - I bought a 3/4” ID - do I need to use the 1/2” ID sold by firman?

    • @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP
      @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP  Рік тому +1

      Not any of the reading research I’ve done, especially if you’re running longer you need that volume in order to feed the generator at the right pressure when it gets compressed going into the generator. I’ve had lots of people on here. Tell me they used three-quarter inch without an issue, especially for longer runs.

  • @ShankarGanesh108
    @ShankarGanesh108 6 місяців тому

    I have just bought the same one.

  • @tzimme7639
    @tzimme7639 Рік тому

    I tried to find your gas hookup video but no luck. I have the same generator with a plan to hook it into my whole house, stand alone propane tank. Guys that hooked up the tank said that the generator requires a high pressure gas feed line and that's not the same as what they install for the houses' cook top and water heater. Have you heard this from Firman or experienced it anything like this?

  • @KieranMullen
    @KieranMullen 7 місяців тому

    What about running laptops and electronics? Firman has an inverter generator for this. How well does this one do with electronics maybe through a battery?

  • @crazyhawk201ad
    @crazyhawk201ad 21 день тому

    Is this the to7573?

  • @Bynming
    @Bynming Рік тому +1

    I don't know if you'll read this because it's a bit of an older video but I was wondering if you have any tips for starting the generator on NG. I find it always takes me a while of cranking and waiting around until it finally goes, and I think it may be due to the air in the 25 feet 1/2" hose. Is there any good way to purge the hose?

    • @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP
      @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP  Рік тому +1

      Hey, thanks for messaging me. I appreciate that I struggle with the same thing and yes I think because natural gas is not high pressure. It takes a little while for the house to get through. I find it helps a little bit by trying to make sure you don’t have any tight turns in the house and kind of spread it out a little bit so it’s stretched out but if you have it all bunched up that can restrict the flower bed but it’s just a matter of physics really, I tend to actually start mine on natural gas or propane first get it warmed up and then switch over to gasoline. Sometimes if I’m running it on gasoline, just burn the junk out of the carburetor.

  • @vink6764
    @vink6764 Рік тому +1

    great review man

  • @Frontier2022
    @Frontier2022 Рік тому

    Just picked it up today from Costco In Missouri for 699.00

  • @shammas21
    @shammas21 Рік тому

    Thank you for this info. Great stuff

  • @johnsmith3279
    @johnsmith3279 Рік тому

    Where can I find that trickle charger that you have listed in the video?

  • @heatheraustin3404
    @heatheraustin3404 5 місяців тому +1

    Can I hook this up to my natural gas BBQ outlet and then plug into my Generlink?

    • @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP
      @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP  5 місяців тому

      I mean technically yes but there is a lot involved in that, the biggest thing is making sure you have a robust enough supply ie flow of nat gas to run your gen with, I would totally get an expert to at least consult about

    • @LL-mt2nz
      @LL-mt2nz 4 місяці тому

      I run mine off a standard bbq line with no problems. I used a 25 foot hose with a transfer switch without any problem. It works as it should.

  • @jstar1000
    @jstar1000 Рік тому +2

    I'm two years into my Costco Firman dual fuel. I have a 5 ton AC and put a soft start on it. The AC starts up and runs for about 5 to 10 minutes then I hear the generator bog and it dies. At first I thought it was something else kicking on and causing it but I turned off every breaker but the AC and it still did it two more times. Not sure what is going on but it don't run the AC for very long. My AC neighbor said it was the AC not seeing stable voltage but to me its the compressor that is bogging and dyeing so not sure that is the AC causing the issue as he states. What say you?

    • @Razz-es9qw
      @Razz-es9qw 10 місяців тому

      The generator isn't big enough for your application. Use an amp clamp to see how many amps it's putting on the generator..

    • @jstar1000
      @jstar1000 10 місяців тому

      @Razz-es9qw it puts the most at start up which didn't kill it. It doesn't pull 50 amps while running.

  • @OrangeismyNewGreen
    @OrangeismyNewGreen Рік тому

    Great video but I have a question about the little ground screw under the 30amp plug. I checked the manual and it says consult with an electrician. Do I need to use this ground to be able to run my furnace or other appliances? I bought the Dual Fuel model, now $1299.99 cad shipping included

    • @nathantravanti3408
      @nathantravanti3408 Рік тому +1

      Most likely no, but maybe. Does your ground in cord and receptacle connection for that 240 plug connect back to the panel? You can do a continuity check with a meter. If it does you don't need the stud. If it doesn't you need to bond it to the panel somehow. If you don't know what I'm talking about in the slightest look up how grounding works, or do as the manual says and consult and electrician.
      You probably don't need to connect it, but you could create a hazardous connection for yourself and sensitive electronics if don't probably ground the generator frame with the building electrical system.

  • @marcosylvia5704
    @marcosylvia5704 Рік тому

    Does it have a fuel shut off valve?

  • @PuckSlappy
    @PuckSlappy 4 місяці тому

    Runs well on propane during an outage.

  • @duros7080
    @duros7080 Рік тому

    Would you have links to the quick connect fittings?

  • @lisanunez9288
    @lisanunez9288 Рік тому +1

    So I can run on gas? I don't know how I would do a natural gas hook up..

  • @willg8796
    @willg8796 Рік тому +2

    Just bought mine today (6/24/23) at Costco (Mobile, AL). Paid $700 + tax. So excited. Thank you for your video.
    Just out of curiosity, what do you think is the most efficient form of power, the gas, propane, or natural? I appreciate your time.

    • @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP
      @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP  Рік тому +1

      That’s a good question. You get the most power out of gas, next is propane then natural gas. But gas is the hardest to store. My personal system is I use natural gas because it’s convient and simple and a little less smelly. But I keep a significant amount of gas on hand as well for worst case scenerios I just rotate the gas.
      If it helps when you have time chekc out my generator playlist I go into details on a lot of these topics in it.
      ua-cam.com/play/PLqwMYzk2_P_4E7GFhsUzbL5j_6mCZ4K1T.html

  • @tippyzuk1
    @tippyzuk1 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the details only approach, watched too many others with lots of filler, few answers!

  • @onurarca2960
    @onurarca2960 Рік тому +1

    can you parallel connect to another Firman?

    • @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP
      @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP  Рік тому

      Typically only the inverter generators from Furman can be parallel connected

  • @jeremymccombs3655
    @jeremymccombs3655 3 місяці тому

    We have gone through 5 of these in 2 years trying to use it in RV living…😢 not ok for 14 hours!

  • @mbecker163
    @mbecker163 Рік тому

    What is it???? No description of what it is

  • @Ozzie4Para
    @Ozzie4Para Місяць тому +1

    14%THD is high. I wouldn't trust anything over 10% at most. 5% or under is ideal.....

    • @Spo8
      @Spo8 Місяць тому

      What does it mean in practical terms to have higher THD like that?

    • @Ozzie4Para
      @Ozzie4Para Місяць тому

      @@Spo8 THD is basically harmonics that are produced by the actual generator piece itself and not the actual engine. Think of it as noise levels so in this case the less noise then better. High noise levels or in this case high THD levels aren't normally a problem for simple items like light bulbs or power tools or even basic types of electric motors. But that all changes when you factor in things like laptop computers or high end TVs that have electronic parts on the inside that can be very sensitive to these noise levels aka THD. I have some pretty pricey items in my house like a couple LG OLED TVs, a refrigerator that has an inverter compressor and a few laptop and desktop computers. There would be no way in hell I would ever run any generator with high THD levels like whats shown in this video. Would the generator power my devices mentioned? Absolutely....... But the real question is for how long until something breaks inside one of the devices. I damn sure won't take that chance.............

    • @Spo8
      @Spo8 Місяць тому

      @@Ozzie4Para Thanks, I’ve been wondering about this too given how common it seems to be for people to use non-inverter generators like this as whole home backups. Given that almost all of them likely have smart TVs and computers, are they all damaging their electronics doing that?

    • @Ozzie4Para
      @Ozzie4Para Місяць тому

      @@Spo8 No one knows for sure if they are damaging their devices. What I do know is I'm not willing to take any chances with my nice electronic items. I suppose I wouldn't care if I had cheap TVs from Walmart inside my home. But like I mentioned above, I don't. I have a couple LG OLED TVs which aren't cheap.

  • @pbenga
    @pbenga Рік тому +1

    snatched 2 up last week for $699 each.

  • @tdub8720
    @tdub8720 Рік тому

    Just picked it up today $699 USD. Yes $699 which was $200 off

  • @PDCRAK
    @PDCRAK Рік тому +6

    Some crackhead won't steal it 😅😂 it's 300 pounds with a full tank of gas

    • @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP
      @TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP  Рік тому +3

      You most definitely are underestimating the ingenuity of my local crackheads

    • @theMister07
      @theMister07 Рік тому +2

      @@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Never underestimated the POWER OF A CRACKHEAD

  • @Asidebar
    @Asidebar 7 місяців тому +1

    It is not an inverter generator which is NOT clean power for running electronics. It is VERY LOUD!

  • @robertmerlo6505
    @robertmerlo6505 9 місяців тому

    is this big enough to run my house incase of power outage in CA?

  • @troyd.521
    @troyd.521 Рік тому

    That THD is pretty high. There’s a chance it could fry electronics.

    • @orionantares
      @orionantares Рік тому

      Is there a good way to prevent that from happening or is the only option to get an inverter generator?

  • @Moondoggy1941
    @Moondoggy1941 4 місяці тому

    I like (NOT) how they do not use BTU rating on this unit.

  • @ddc2343d
    @ddc2343d 4 місяці тому

    I just got one at costco for $699.

    • @2texboy
      @2texboy 4 місяці тому

      Was it the tri-fuel or the dual-fuel? I saw the tri-fuel on sale at Costco online for 799. The local Costco has the dual-fuel for 699.

  • @ChatGPT1111
    @ChatGPT1111 11 місяців тому +6

    Costco is now a slacker in this market. Home Depot now sells a 9KW TRIFUEL Inverter Genny for $1550! You can't beat that.

    • @Order66Wfries
      @Order66Wfries 9 місяців тому +5

      Costcos 9k trifuel is 899 in store

    • @ChatGPT1111
      @ChatGPT1111 9 місяців тому

      @@Order66Wfries It is a non-inverter piece of crap. You need an Inverter Generator to protect electronics.

    • @joshrawks21
      @joshrawks21 9 місяців тому +2

      Yeah I got the firman trifuel 9.4kw one for like 800 shipped. About a year ago still haven't ran it lol

    • @yaboi02811
      @yaboi02811 4 місяці тому +2

      It's 700 now

    • @yaboi02811
      @yaboi02811 4 місяці тому +2

      The firman is 699 now

  • @beckettcohen5493
    @beckettcohen5493 Рік тому

    With all warranty and extended warranty available for next to nothing. I have 3 100x100 foot “warehouses of them with new one’s coming in daily

  • @beckettcohen5493
    @beckettcohen5493 Рік тому

    I wholesale/retail these and many others direct!! I make money selling at 579.99 12-13k watt dual fuel or just gas and I can put on trie fuel kits for cheaper than you can imagine. (big names brands) for the same price as these if not cheaper. Reach out if interested

  • @beckettcohen5493
    @beckettcohen5493 Рік тому

    Mine are not refurbished

  • @TOURMANBOB
    @TOURMANBOB 11 місяців тому

    Terrible THD…..don’t use this crude generator for powering any electronics only power tools

  • @AXNJXN1
    @AXNJXN1 Рік тому

    That THD is a deal killer. TERRIBLE. Never buy anything that even comes close to exceeding 10% THD. >5 is a MUCH better option. Don't even know why this video/creator is 'recommending' this. Logistically, it may 'give' you power, but not clean and not conditional to more common electronics today. It's basically a multi-powered use generator. Clean power needs? Don't even think about this one.

  • @6xflowerranch890
    @6xflowerranch890 Рік тому

    I don’t understand why you keep showing the gray one in your thumbnail if you don’t have that one. I’m doing research on the gray one. Your channel is somewhat misleading.

    • @John-li6tn
      @John-li6tn Рік тому +1

      He tells you at the beginning the only difference is the CO2 warning light on the panel, it's still the same generator.

    • @6xflowerranch890
      @6xflowerranch890 Рік тому

      @@John-li6tn …….🤔 I Don’t remember asking anyone but the OP.

    • @AB-wy7dr
      @AB-wy7dr 4 місяці тому

      @@6xflowerranch890how’d that go for ya

  • @Youtubesux2200
    @Youtubesux2200 5 місяців тому

    What’s the output