Harbor Freight Predator 9500 Watts Inverter Generator Running a 5-TON AC

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  • @landaq007
    @landaq007 Рік тому +10

    Gavin, many thanks for the “go with 50amp if you want to parallel down the line…” Thats what I’ll be doing - thanks

  • @SaltwaterSunrises-hd6ze
    @SaltwaterSunrises-hd6ze Місяць тому +3

    Have this generator and it’s a great all around unit. I have three ACs, two full refrigerators, small refrigerator, deep freezer, big hot water heater, pool pump, and lots of lights. 3500 sq ft house. This generator runs all the lights, refrigerators, deep freezer without a hitch. Have to do load cycling to run the water heater, pool pump, washer/dryer, electric oven, electric cook top, microwave, etc. but it runs a lot at once. Don’t have soft starts on my ACs - yet. If I turn everything else off, it will kick on my 2.5 ton unit without a soft start, then will also run a small 2 ton at the same time. Doesn’t have enough start amps to kick on my larger 3.5 ton though. I know it will once I install the soft starts. Anyway very happy with this Predator generator. Fairly quiet, low gas consumption, and thing puts out the power.

    • @AXNJXN1
      @AXNJXN1 Місяць тому +1

      Consider an upgrade?? And that's why I purchased the 13K Predator one instead! That puppy will take propane OR natural gas as well to provide you a whole house coverage at once.

  • @michaela6147
    @michaela6147 8 місяців тому +11

    That's very cool. The problem would be finding gas in a grid down situation

    • @AXNJXN1
      @AXNJXN1 Місяць тому +1

      And that's why I purchased the 13K Predator one instead! That puppy will take propane OR natural gas as well!

    • @davejohn255
      @davejohn255 Місяць тому +1

      If you have a hand pump (They are really cheap) you can use the gas in your vehicle to fill your cans. Everyone should get a dual fuel. I only use Propane.

    • @Obediah002
      @Obediah002 Місяць тому +1

      We store and cycle through around 70 gallons of gas for emergency situation about every 6-9 months, and it has paid for itself twice after storms/tornado went thru area knocking our power out for days. Predator 9500 was very good on gas keeping house going was under 4 gals per 24 hour day

    • @AXNJXN1
      @AXNJXN1 Місяць тому

      @@Obediah002 did you store your gas up high somewhere or chained together to keep from losing them?

  • @Danimalpm1
    @Danimalpm1 Рік тому +9

    Great video, though I have to say living in Florida where storm power outages are common, I can’t say running a washer and dryer or oven was ever a priority during an outage, though I suppose every situation is different. Give me my lights, refrigerator and AC and I’m happy.

    • @pinkiepie1656
      @pinkiepie1656 Рік тому +1

      If power is out for many days, it's nice to know you can do laundry if needed.

  • @martinmi5
    @martinmi5 Рік тому +3

    I don't know why but I really enjoy watching these videos!

  • @felaxchow207
    @felaxchow207 2 роки тому +15

    Excellent demonstration as usual. Hindsight was 20/20 in my part, I highly recommend a 50 amp generator input for your home. The materials cost now days is not that much compared to 8+ years ago, you can scale up if your needs change. The only limiting factor is your generator supplying the power, however in a grid down situation using less is definitely more when it comes to fuel consumption.
    If you're handy, I highly recommend that you build and install a digital electric monitor for both L1 and L2 next to main breaker panel for the generator input. That way you can monitor your energy usage in your home real time and staying within the power limits of your generator.
    For those who have grid tied solar, normally you have to disable your solar feed when on generator mode. If you're able to segment the arrays to bite sized pieces, most 120/240 inverter generators will accept and synchronize to it. In order to pull it off, your static load has to be more than what your solar is able deliver to your isolated home "grid" thus having a real time energy monitor comes to good use.
    I was able to run my 2.5 ton HVAC and critical loads in the house supplemented by my 3.2 kWp solar subarray. I did have to drop the thermostat to the lowest set temp so that the power load was constant while the solar subarray was online; if the A/C cycled off for any reason, it would've tripped the generator offline and put it into overload fault. As long as sun was still out, the generator pretty much ran at almost idle speed in ECO mode. I was able to ride it out for 4+ hours with A/C when it was 96°F outside with the feels like temperature around 119°F and hardly used any gas. My neighbors was not too thrilled about it to say the least...

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +1

      You can also install a grid tie inverter with limiter function it will only feed what you need that way it always monitors the output from the generator and compensate the loads with solar power

    • @felaxchow207
      @felaxchow207 2 роки тому +1

      @@GeneratorReviews yep, that's another option and its advancing every year. Planning to upgrade my home DIY energy storage and install a inverter that is capable of AC coupling with grid and generator assist. For the moment, it does require some manual intervention and meets my budget for the time being.

    • @profpigeon5441
      @profpigeon5441 Рік тому +1

      Relax if I install a 50amp on a home, can we use an adapter to use a 30 amp generator?

    • @felaxchow207
      @felaxchow207 Рік тому

      @@profpigeon5441 absolutely you can do that. At least you can scale up to a bigger generator when budget allows it.

    • @drigsby7755
      @drigsby7755 Рік тому

      ​@profpigeon5441 yes, I think that's what he demonstrated.

  • @jameswagoner3309
    @jameswagoner3309 2 роки тому +6

    Excellent video, Gavin... my brother and I were just talking about the Predator line of generators and which one we should get to run a house in times of emergency.. you are right on time!

  • @paullawrence1092
    @paullawrence1092 Рік тому +2

    Gavin, I received 50 to 30 watt adapter last week. I finally had time today to try it. Works like a dream! Thank you so much its powers the house basically with one predator 9500. I have two predator 9500s. Your other video about augmenting a Duramax parallel kit came in handy. I did have to build onto it. I couldn’t find the materials that you had. So I had to improvise. And I am in the process of finishing that up. As soon as I finish that I’m sure I will be able to parallel and use the air-conditioning unit without the soft start kit I hope? I mean two 9500s, should be more than enough to run a house. Thank you again for your wisdom and insight. You sure do make it easy for the average guy to understand how all this works!

    • @ashokrana3124
      @ashokrana3124 Рік тому

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      @ashokrana3124 Рік тому

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    • @firewalker1372
      @firewalker1372 5 місяців тому

      Were you able to get everything to run along with your AC unit (without the soft start kit) with the two 9500 generators? I want to do the exact same thing. We have a 3.5 ton AC unit at our house. Our house it about 2000 sq ft give or take with 2 refrigerators, stove, washer, dryer, all LED lighting.

  • @barrthom603
    @barrthom603 2 роки тому +38

    I ran 12 hours the other day at my house with 5 ton ac (with micro air hard start) , 1 upright freezer , 2 full size refrigerators, 1 beverage frig , and two frigs in our travel trailer. Worked all of it on our 9500 predator. Very impressed with ours.
    I noticed your getting around 18 amps continuously with your 5 ton ac. I’m seeing around 15 amps on mine. 2018 13 seer unit. I also had a similar LRA start up like yours around 43amps.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +6

      Temperature could be the reason for the extra watts

    • @nyb141
      @nyb141 2 роки тому +3

      Temperature does indeed play a big role on running and starting amps. If you have a unit in the attic then the pressure will likely take some time to equalize which is normal. On a very hot day this will take even longer.
      The manual states "Large variances in last start peak current can be an indication of a system not completely equalizing between starts. Try extending the SCPT time if this creates faults in your system."

    • @curmudgeinnak
      @curmudgeinnak 2 роки тому

      what is fuel consumption like?

    • @melaniecotterell8263
      @melaniecotterell8263 2 роки тому +2

      I used mine to power the entire City of Los Angeles for a week. Only refilled the tank twice.

    • @melaniecotterell8263
      @melaniecotterell8263 2 роки тому

      My AC and circ. fan is 4.5 tons and uses ~6 kW, My minimum load is about 200 watts. If this POS HFT generator could start my AC with everything else off, I would shit. It would just bog and trip off, Probably use 1.5 to 2 gals/hr if it succeeded. Freezer/refrigerator can use 4 watts or 800 watts. What is this easy/soft start shit? That is cheating.

  • @michaelwilkerson6722
    @michaelwilkerson6722 2 роки тому +4

    Very interesting! I have a 12k a-Ipower genny with a 4 ton & 2 ton a/c units. I would connect just the 4ton since that cools the downstairs where everyone stays. For winter I have natural gas and have both 120v air handler fans configured in with my 50amp inverter to give me full heating coverage in the winter time. Thanks for demo!!

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому

      Thanks Michael
      I like your set up you got it figured out👊🏾💯

  • @markcopenhaver5256
    @markcopenhaver5256 2 роки тому +3

    Gavin,
    This is priceless information. Even though I do not have this particular generator, I do have one with the same wattage output and features. All I need to do then is get kitted out for the electrical hook up. Thanks for putting out this video!

  • @wildbill23c
    @wildbill23c 2 роки тому +2

    Keep in mind a lot of stuff in your home doesn't run continuously. The refrigerator, freezer, AC unit, etc. That stuff cycles on and off as the thermostats dictate them to, the dryer and oven is the same way, the heating elements cycle on and off as thermostats dictate.
    Its interesting to see how much a generator can handle and most likely you could run everything at once if you wanted and the generator would handle it as each appliance would cycle on and off at different times.
    Most times during a power outage you will not be using everything anyways, a few lights, maybe furnace or AC unit depending on the time of the year, a refrigerator, deep freeze, etc. I'd stop running a dryer and washer during a power outage anyways, its not necessary. I live out in the country, so my main things to keep running would be refrigerator and freezer, maybe the AC in the summer, water heater maybe, and the well pump. I have a wood stove for heat so wouldn't need to worry about running the furnace which would only be the fan portion as its a propane furnace. I only have a window AC unit unfortunately, but could certainly live without it in a power outage...wouldn't be the first time. I don't have a generator, and if I did, it would be a standby generator not a portable unit anyways, if I was going to spend the money I'd just have a stationary standby generator installed with a transfer switch and not have to worry about what I could or couldn't run.
    For an emergency a portable generator is a huge asset for sure, and like you were showing, you would definitely need to know what each appliance is pulling because you could certainly overload your portable generator in a hurry, especially the smaller units.
    I also have the ability to run a PTO powered generator from my tractor if I had a generator like that as I have a tractor...the issue with that is your tractor is now tied up powering your home, so in the case of a storm needing to plow snow you would then need to disconnect the tractor and be without power until you are done plowing LOL.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +2

      William I agree with you
      Thanks for sharing this with us most folks are just looking for info like this my friend
      Thanks 🙏🏾

  • @HandFeedWildBirds
    @HandFeedWildBirds Місяць тому +1

    Great video! Nice job! 🙏🙏😎😎

  • @rcrdps8144
    @rcrdps8144 2 роки тому +3

    Great video! This generator has been tempting me. And I already bought a soft start for my 5ton a while back. Haven't installed it yet. My plan is to maybe get this generator and install a natural gas kit. Gasoline is scarce after a hurricane. Right now I have a 6k diesel. Ran it with 3 window units after Ida, but ended up leaving town after a few days. Didn't want to do the gas station juggle for two weeks.

  • @scottscott5301
    @scottscott5301 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the good info on running the AC just what I was looking for.

  • @byronlewis2074
    @byronlewis2074 Місяць тому +2

    Excellent information. Thank you!

  • @TheTravelingTechGuy
    @TheTravelingTechGuy 2 роки тому

    I bought a 9500 last year and had problems with it on day one mainly, the low oil sensor was bad. I found out which wires needed to be disconnected to bypass that sensor and a few days later, was boon docking in my camper for a week. Even without a soft-start on the compressor, it started and ran my A/C in the camper with no problems! I my only "real" complaint.... This thing is friggin' heavy!!! :) Great video!

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +1

      Awesome 👏🏽 found the problem fixed it. Keep moving forward.👍🏾👊🏾💯

    • @TheTravelingTechGuy
      @TheTravelingTechGuy 2 роки тому

      @@GeneratorReviews I know it will run my rv a/c without a soft-start, you think it would run my 3-ton a/c without the easy start?

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +1

      @@TheTravelingTechGuy absolutely 👍🏾

    • @TheTravelingTechGuy
      @TheTravelingTechGuy 2 роки тому

      @@GeneratorReviews good to know, thanks!!

  • @Pk3_Garage
    @Pk3_Garage 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for another great video. I like how you showed the power of the generator. Having it connected to your house control panel, is really the only way to utilize all the power it has.
    Having the Micro-Air East Start (Soft Starter) is a must, for any AC system. I finally got around to installing the 368 on our 3-ton unit. It works great. I'll share the details, in the comments, on your East Start video.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому

      Looking forward to it thanks PK

    • @andrewkenseth4814
      @andrewkenseth4814 2 роки тому +1

      I looked into getting one installed however Rheem will void my warranty if I install an easy start.

  • @patricksnuske58
    @patricksnuske58 3 місяці тому +3

    does this change the output ? , you still have a breaker that will trip at 30 amps, correct? your just using bigger wire . correct me if im wrong plz

  • @ChinoLatino2189
    @ChinoLatino2189 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Gavin, don’t know anything about electrical work, just got my predator and at least now I have a guide on what to buy and how to proceed to make it work with my a/c which is why I bought it in the first place. You earned a sub 👍🏼 also bought that magnetic dipstick, I saw it on other videos and thought it was worth mentioning

    • @ChinoLatino2189
      @ChinoLatino2189 Рік тому +1

      It would be great if you can make an installation video on the micro air and the inlet box to the circuit breaker 💪🏼🙌🏼

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  Рік тому

      Thanks for the sub 👍🏾😎
      ua-cam.com/video/KjGc7fz3D8c/v-deo.htmlsi=Fcf_C9ZePo-GGZUJ

  • @mikewaters6339
    @mikewaters6339 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome thank you, after this storm in Florida this will be useful. Making a run to Harbor Freight :).

  • @LiveTomorrowNow
    @LiveTomorrowNow Рік тому +1

    Super cool!! We love Harbor Freight and your videos-new subscribers here!! Thanks-Zack & Linda

  • @EdwardWoodel
    @EdwardWoodel 6 місяців тому +1

    this is ONE OF BEST VIDEO i have ever seen . Thank you

  • @RawFitChris
    @RawFitChris Рік тому +2

    Thanks for making this. This video is gold information to those of us planning to buy and install a home generator system. For comparison, we ut in a Kohler 20K whole house unit on my mom's house several years ago but service is a bitch, especially this last time when it's 4 months and 3 (count them three) pro companies still can't figure out how to fix it. I would never go that route again! Setting up a system where the generator is a separate unit that could be changed out if needed is a much better way to go.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  Рік тому

      Exactly! I know people that have been waiting for 6 to 8 months for service on those whole home generator. You could literally buy 10 of these for the price of one.

    • @ClintEastonz
      @ClintEastonz Рік тому

      Looking at standby generators and the maintenance cost over the life of the unit is crazy. Asking $500 per year to change the filter and oil.

  • @johndavis452
    @johndavis452 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome thanks for real world numbers!!

  • @maplewoodsp
    @maplewoodsp 2 роки тому

    The soft start helps with high locked rotor amps starting. I wish you would provide more details. I would be reluctant to connect that for fear of warranty issues. Cheers

  • @steveddavis
    @steveddavis 2 роки тому +4

    Absolutely, 50 AMP always! Great video as usual, thank you for all of your effort and the great content.

  • @rickthewelder_
    @rickthewelder_ 2 роки тому +24

    You’d be better hanging the clothes to dry when in a survival situation…. It’ll cost about 1.65 gallons of gas to dry one load of clothes this way with a standard electric dryer.

    • @kaitlynbarr-jones7428
      @kaitlynbarr-jones7428 Рік тому +2

      I hang my clothes anyways

    • @1965startrek
      @1965startrek 3 місяці тому +2

      @@kaitlynbarr-jones7428 of course you would; if you were physically able to carry clothes outside & hold them up while pinning them.
      Takes me several minutes to move from washer to dryer…often one item at a time. Wait till you are in 80’s with multiple physical issues & and a spouse with Alzheimer to care for.

  • @victorfausto360
    @victorfausto360 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Gavin. Thank you for another great video. The demonstrations and info are awesome.

  • @mykeva1
    @mykeva1 Рік тому

    I’d never run the oven on my setup. But the top burners only pull 110. A lot of people just leave 220 breakers off which includes the stove when back-feeding. But you can definitely run the burners without dragging down the generator.

    • @TexasEngineer
      @TexasEngineer 4 місяці тому

      My oven and burners only have 240v (no 120v) and the burners pull much more than the oven, over 2000 watts for the big ones. The oven has a 50 amp breaker and it uses it all if every thing is on. Use a 120v hot plate instead. The microwave pulls over a 1000 watts on 120 v and will bring small generators to their knees. What happens is no one expects the microwave to cause a problem and they are using everything else. The boom the microwave cause the lights to dim and the generator speed drops.

  • @shangri-lahomestead2895
    @shangri-lahomestead2895 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video! Unfortunately got Hurricane Ian bearing down on us and my new 9500 Predator Generator is still in the box. So much for preparing ahead of time. Lol.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +1

      Stay safe Rene
      Check back in after the hurricane hits and moves on.

    • @shangri-lahomestead2895
      @shangri-lahomestead2895 2 роки тому

      @@GeneratorReviews hope it doesn’t hit too hard. No Predator Generator setup done yet. lol.

  • @paullawrence1092
    @paullawrence1092 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! You have made this so easy! You make it simple and understandable for the average guy to do this. I am working on building my Parallel kit from your Duromax Parallel kit video. But now to know, I can still run my house with one of my Predator 9500’s. I am excited to know that. I am thinking that with two 9500s, I don’t need the soft start kit for my AC? Everything seems to be lining up. I will check and see what other videos you have out there about ACs and 9500’s. Thank you so much!

  • @RobertMacCready
    @RobertMacCready 3 місяці тому +1

    Great videos. Thank you very much. You explain things very well.

  • @JD1459
    @JD1459 2 роки тому +1

    I have the same generator, and it works great for my home.

  • @Aviation_Professional
    @Aviation_Professional Рік тому

    Great video answered my exact question. Selling my 3500 and getting this beast! Thanks and subscribed

  • @angelotilli-zr6mf
    @angelotilli-zr6mf 10 місяців тому

    I was looking at the power smart 4400 watts .looking forward of seeing that one on your show

  • @djdune1061
    @djdune1061 4 місяці тому

    This video was very helpful, Hurricane Beryl just came through Houston and I was wondering if the 9500 would run my AC. Quick question that I guess I did not see, how many running watts and starting watts is being consumed by the AC so I know what I have in remaining wattage to use for other household items. I'd have two freezer/fridges, TV, Cable, internet with ceiling lights left to power.

  • @gatorbite6354
    @gatorbite6354 Місяць тому +1

    well done. thank you sir.

  • @RShivesy
    @RShivesy 2 роки тому +3

    Great video Gavin! Show us your skills doing the same test with 2-4500 watt generators in parallel. That's the video I'm waiting on. 🙂

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +1

      Great idea 💡 👌🏾💯👍🏾

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому

      But remember you won’t get 240v

    • @RShivesy
      @RShivesy 2 роки тому +1

      That's what I don't understand. Why can't 1 generator run 1 leg and the other generator run the other leg. Wouldn't that setup make 240 volts? That's what I was thinking 🤔.

    • @RShivesy
      @RShivesy 2 роки тому

      My mistake...not in parallel. I meant to say with one of those Y cables you used in a past video. They make the Y cable with 2-30 amp male RV type plug to 1-50 amp female RV plug.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +2

      @@RShivesy I should be reviewing that one soon the 30amp Y cable

  • @shephusted2714
    @shephusted2714 2 роки тому

    also a good way to charge up batteries - 3kw is equiv to what you will get out of about 12 pv panels #35 amp fuse

  • @lessonsobserved
    @lessonsobserved 10 місяців тому

    At 4:07: Which volt/amp/kw read outs did you use?

  • @Heckleburger
    @Heckleburger Рік тому

    The dryer is some thing as the oven, both will cycle on & off. The only good thing is they are purely resistive loads so there is no inrush of current like a Heat Pump or A/C compressor. Fridges & Freezers are so small that inrush current isn't a big deal.

  • @jaimecesarromeromolina-nn7tg

    Consulta tengo un generador predator 9500. El aire acondicionado tiene que ser inverte????? Para poderlos conectar al generador???

  • @MrGrimco
    @MrGrimco 2 роки тому +1

    awesome, love that display box you got plugged in there I wouldn't need it but its fantastic for your videos. Have a good one ;)

  • @MichaelGraves3304
    @MichaelGraves3304 2 роки тому +1

    We have one of these. Runs our entire home, including a 4T variable speed AC unit. Variable speed AC basically has the soft-start built-in.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Michael
      Thanks for watching. Yes, those variable ACs are the best.

    • @ZJMK605
      @ZJMK605 Рік тому

      Is the AC compressor variable speed or just the air handler?

    • @MichaelGraves3304
      @MichaelGraves3304 Рік тому

      @@ZJMK605 Both

  • @DR.Sneed78
    @DR.Sneed78 2 роки тому +2

    Great video Gavin. I wanted to get your opinion on Westinghouse Wgen12000DF. To me that seems like the best bang for the buck. It isn’t an inverter generator but it does put out clean power under 5% it has 15,000 peak and 12,000 running watts on gasoline. It has the 50 amp plug and can be purchased for $2500 or less.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +1

      The only difference is the inverter has eco mode and is fuel efficient the non inverted generators they run wide open all day regardless of the load

    • @DR.Sneed78
      @DR.Sneed78 2 роки тому

      It does have a low idle mode, I’m not sure if that is the same as Eco mode.

    • @RShivesy
      @RShivesy 2 роки тому +1

      Sam's Club has the Westinghouse 12,500 dual fuel for $999. Seems like a great value that's pretty gas efficient. Noise is a bit loud though.

    • @DR.Sneed78
      @DR.Sneed78 2 роки тому

      @@RShivesy that is the WGEN9500DF and the THD is high on that one

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +3

      @@DR.Sneed78 it’s not the same as Eco mode

  • @bartholomewa9294
    @bartholomewa9294 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the video brother 💪🏼

  • @steveglave35
    @steveglave35 4 місяці тому

    I'm assuming in addition to these large appliances you had running you also had your refrigerator and some lights on or no? I want to run a 2 refrigerators, an HVAC unit (not sure how many tons) a few lights, ceiling fans and be able to cook on an electric stove during an extended power outage. I was looking at a westinghouse unit that peaks at 12500 watts with a continuous 9500 running watts and was wondering if that would do the trick? The unit has a 50amp plug.

  • @MrSteve8511
    @MrSteve8511 2 роки тому

    I like that current box! I hope you made a video for that!

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +1

      I will soon

    • @robertkinnan3478
      @robertkinnan3478 2 роки тому

      Awesome. I would love to see that. Would be really helpful to see what loads I’m pulling.

  • @Obediah002
    @Obediah002 Рік тому

    Saw couple year ago believe was on Gavin's site a setup using Predator 9500 Inverter using a short adapter cord with two plugs into inverter, four pronged 240 and three pronged 120 stepped down into one cord that plugs into house. Can not remember name of this short 2 to 1 cord need one for my 9500 Inverter, that has a three prong and a four prong male setup that steps down into four prong 30 amp female plug . We had bad storm power was out for over 5 days, our Predator 9500 did good but using only one 240 30 amp plug had to be careful, am thinking if could get one of those 2 to 1 adapter cords it would help next time run more without overload problems. My cord goes to a 60 amp breaker into house.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  Рік тому

      I need a better description of the one you’re looking for?

  • @dennispunches9622
    @dennispunches9622 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks, great information.

  • @MichaelGraves3304
    @MichaelGraves3304 2 роки тому

    Further, some notes on our load:
    (1) 4T American Standard VS air conditioner
    (2) Fridge
    (3) Gas stove
    (4) Dishwasher
    (5) Microwave
    (6) Wine fridge
    (7) Tivo Roamio
    (8-10) 3x Vizio HDTVs (32-65")
    (11) Network core (router, switches, APs, IoT hubs)
    (12) HP desktop & monitor
    (13) about 24 LED light bulbs
    (14) Laundry - Gas dryer
    (15) Laundry - Washing machine
    (16) American Standard gas furnace with VS blower
    (17) Teknivorm coffee maker
    RLA on the AC unit is just 10A. We can live normally on about 40-50% of the Predator's rated output. We cannot use literally everything at once. But we did test doing laundry on a hot day while cooking and watching TV. No issues at all.

  • @GH-wt7ww
    @GH-wt7ww 2 роки тому +1

    Nice review. Would be interesting to know if you could put a conversion kit on theses to run on natural gas for endless fuel supply and still get the same results.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому

      Great idea
      I just was checking one out today should be installing it soon 👍🏾💯

  • @firewalker1372
    @firewalker1372 5 місяців тому

    Just to be on the safe side. Im probably going to buy 2 of those generators with the parallel kit. I should be able to run everything in my house correct? With the 3.5 ton ac unit. Our house has all LED lighting and it’s about 2000 square ft.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  5 місяців тому

      Check this one out. Tri fuel and 50 amp output. ua-cam.com/video/T363v4d0oeI/v-deo.htmlsi=wyfkGpLfshkM43xU

  • @lenmajuskin
    @lenmajuskin Рік тому

    Does the job perfect, wish I would have gotten the one with wheels

  • @matprang4508
    @matprang4508 Рік тому

    So definitely need the easy start on the condenser unit outdoors

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  Рік тому +1

      Yes that’s the only way 👍🏾

    • @matprang4508
      @matprang4508 Рік тому

      @@GeneratorReviews thanks brother I appreciate the quick reply would you happen to know where you got that easy start?

  • @dougduddles8464
    @dougduddles8464 2 роки тому +1

    Apologies if this has been asked and answered already. Is that 9500 starting watts or running watts. Also, what size wiring and breaker did you use for the generator input to the breaker panel? Was it 6 gauge/50 Amp, or 10 gauge/30 Amp? I'm guessing the former. I've got a Champion 7500 running watt generator with a 30 Amp connection to the house. I know it'd never run my 4 ton AC. Kind of regretting not getting a bigger generator with a 50 Amp output. A 9500 watt inverter generator is pretty damn impressive! I don't think I've ever seen an inverter generator that big. And it actually sounded pretty quiet, at that! I've always felt kind of derisive towards Harbor Freight, but I keep hearing pretty good things about their Predator engines and generators.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому

      Hey Doug
      You guessed correct 6 gauge 50 amp and I used a 50 amp breaker on my generator inlet box my cable is 25 feet long

  • @michaelsheeder148
    @michaelsheeder148 Рік тому

    Good video, question did you shut off the washer and dryer and everything else to start the AC unit? Thanks Michael 😊

  • @robertledsome3327
    @robertledsome3327 Рік тому +1

    The engine is the most important part, a Honda engine has 70,000 continuous operating hours while a Biggs and stration engine has only 17,000 continuous operating hours.

  • @Hemidakota
    @Hemidakota 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video...thanks!

  • @richardedwin5980
    @richardedwin5980 10 місяців тому

    Gavin…would love info on how you built the monitor especially as far as parts used etc. Maybe you can do a video on it and link the items you used. I’ve been looking for one but can’t locate one.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  10 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/OsbSIttSvk0/v-deo.htmlsi=WKZv9qB6Mk39fqUg

  • @shaneb704
    @shaneb704 Рік тому

    Great video! How did the AC 43amp startup not trip the 30amp breaker on the generator?

  • @aholmes6612
    @aholmes6612 2 роки тому +2

    Great video, Gavin.
    In just a few short months you have solved about 95% of my unanswered issues.
    This lat question should do it...I saw a video where a Eton CHSPTULTRA surge protector was installed at the panel, but I also saw a guy use a surge protector on the generator side but I think that was when powering an RV....Do I need a protector on both ends? I am only using the generator for home power.
    Thanks

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching
      When it comes to surge protectors you don’t have to hook one up on both ends one surge protector should do the job
      For the RVs you can do a hard wired or plug and play version but the home hard wire would be best👍🏾

    • @altarwork
      @altarwork 2 роки тому

      Also, this particular generator is an inverter generator so it produces very clean electricity compared to the old style generators.

  • @wrightharris9367
    @wrightharris9367 2 місяці тому +1

    Most important thing for me to run is air conditioner and freezer/refrigerator not so much washer dryer

  • @Tiersmoke92555
    @Tiersmoke92555 Рік тому

    Just saw one of these with 2,000hrs running a food truck at BWI Airport.

  • @terencescott3957
    @terencescott3957 Рік тому +2

    I'm sort of confused. You hooked up a 50amp cord to a 30amp socket. How are you getting more than 30amps since the max of your source is 30amp? And your A/C initially pulled 43amps for a few seconds. How did it not trip the 30amp breaker on the generator?

  • @michaelrichardson1339
    @michaelrichardson1339 Рік тому

    Great video Gavin. I'm interested in the meters you plugged in line to gather some data. Can you post some info about those? Thanks again!

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/OsbSIttSvk0/v-deo.htmlsi=hu6rDLCYvcoLzYsv

  • @hntfsh_liebchen373
    @hntfsh_liebchen373 2 роки тому

    Will I need to disable the emergency heat off the thermostat?

  • @SunriseCrawlers
    @SunriseCrawlers 2 роки тому

    You should add a plug to the generator that doesn't go through the generator brakers and let the house do all the work. Should also do a load bank test vs sound

  • @rcprod9631
    @rcprod9631 Рік тому +1

    I am looking into a generator for a new build with 3 ton ducted heat pump, hot water tank, drilled well pump. According to one generac salesperson I will need their largest 26 k watt system. Seems like overkill when you show this much smaller generator doing so well.

  • @2005Pilot
    @2005Pilot Місяць тому

    Great Job!!!

  • @shanew7361
    @shanew7361 2 роки тому +2

    Good video 🇺🇸💥💪🙏

  • @kevinm234
    @kevinm234 5 місяців тому

    This generator is just like my old muscle cars. It will pass anything but a gas station.

  • @avflyguy
    @avflyguy 2 роки тому +1

    With that kind of load, what is your fuel burn? Gal / Hr ? - would re *really* nice if they made that dual fuel with Nat Gas option (assuming you have that option) I'd think it would be awesome to run my 4 ton AC (16 SEER) unit with refrigerator and deep freezer plus TV's, computers, and mostly all LED lights in my house. My concern would be stocking enough fuel to keep the AC going 24x7 on a *hot* Texas summer day/night. Seems like that would be a lot of gasoline per 24 hrs at 70-80% load. I've currently got a Champion 2500 watt inverter (dual fuel) to run gas furnace in winter + all applicances & electronics.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому

      Yep the dual fuel generators having the option to switch fuel source is nice.
      The fuel capacity of 6.8 gallons allows the 9500 to operate for up to 18.5 hours with a full tank (fuel consumption around 0.37 GPH).

  • @lennieadi
    @lennieadi 2 роки тому

    Good test. Dense question as I know nothing about ac or electrics. Can this centralised ac unit be controlled separately in each room/ zone with remote controls like a mini split?

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому

      If you installed a thermostat in the rooms with the vent control you can do that

    • @lennieadi
      @lennieadi 2 роки тому

      @@GeneratorReviews ok thanks. Much appreciated

  • @ZJMK605
    @ZJMK605 Рік тому

    Thank you for another great video.

  • @christurner5473
    @christurner5473 2 роки тому

    Great video Gavin, crazy question why do you recommend having the circuit breaker off on the generator when starting it up is there a reason for that or just good practice to do it for safety

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому

      It’s just good practice! I don’t want any power to the inlet box until am at the generator.

  • @MrRobbyp97
    @MrRobbyp97 2 роки тому

    Great video! Our you running everything at once the washer and dryer and Air Conditioner?

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому

      No, It can’t support everything at once because of the 7600W max running but at least in a power outage situation say like for 10 days you have the option of doing it.
      Thanks for watching 😊

  • @danh3008
    @danh3008 2 роки тому

    Yea this is what i was looking for good video!!!!!

  • @shawnphillips1220
    @shawnphillips1220 8 місяців тому

    I just picked up this 9500 inverter. Still in the process of getting a manual transfer box and inlet box and getting them installed. I'm going to take your advice and go with the 50amp vs 30amp inlet even though I'll probably never see the day I'll need to run 2 inverters in parallel.
    My question is regarding the easy start for your AC. I believe I have a 3 ton AC unit. Is it required to get that "easy start" kit? What does it do exactly? Lower the power needed to start the unit??

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  8 місяців тому +1

      Yes you will need to install a soft start on your unit to run it on generator power

    • @shawnphillips1220
      @shawnphillips1220 8 місяців тому

      @@GeneratorReviews awesome, thought so but thank you!!

  • @ericsnest
    @ericsnest 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for another great video Gavin. I currently have the Honda EU7000is and I can't get my 5-ton A/C to start.
    I installed the easy start 368 and my in rush amps average between 39-44 amps. I use the 120/240 30 amp outlet plug from the generator and I have a 30 amp inlet to power my home. Tried to run my A/C during our last power outage here in California but no luck. All I heard was a click when the compressor tried to start on the 5-Ton A/C.
    Have you started your A/C with the Honda EU7000is yet. If so did your A/C start.
    Thanks ,
    Eric

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +2

      I haven’t tried the Honda yet but I will be trying it out soon

    • @ericsnest
      @ericsnest 2 роки тому

      Thanks for responding back.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому

      @@ericsnest Anytime
      Thanks for watching and subscribing 👍🏾

    • @IFix-Things
      @IFix-Things 2 роки тому +2

      How long is your run from your generator outlet to the panel? What size wire are you using? I had one click , usually means low voltage and soft starter won’t start it. You may be able to solve this by large gauge wire. I’d be curious too to see if his 7000 starts it. I’m betting it will. Another great video Gavin

    • @ericsnest
      @ericsnest 2 роки тому +1

      @@IFix-Things My run from the generator is 50ft and I'm using a 10/4 gauge power cord. Thanks

  • @arishem555
    @arishem555 2 роки тому

    I believe that sooner or later, - 100 miles range city cars should not only move people around during the day, - but also they should be able to power houses if electricity is out.

  • @douglasmontgomery6315
    @douglasmontgomery6315 2 роки тому

    I'm assuming you would run this in the garage (as the generator isn't waterproof). Is there a way to attach a flexible pipe to the exhaust to run under a garage door? What's the best way to use during a hurricane?

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +1

      The best way is to build a secure shed outside these things are not waterproof, but they can take rain. If your house has a porter cachet patio then you’re in luck. That’s the best way to secure your generator.
      If you don’t have any of those just build a generator shed.
      But please do not run it in the garage with no modifications please please don’t !

  • @JamesBond-zd5jx
    @JamesBond-zd5jx 2 місяці тому

    Fridge, freezer, microwave, AC. That’s what people want.

  • @robertjackson1407
    @robertjackson1407 2 роки тому

    Thank you 😊

  • @BLanczak
    @BLanczak 4 місяці тому

    Did the 5-ton AC request 43amps from the generator at startup; or 43amps from the soft start which ironed it out to only requesting 18.4 from the gen?

  • @pogokam
    @pogokam Рік тому

    How would you compare maintenance / reliability between that model and the Honda EU7000 ( less powerful). Thanks!

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  Рік тому

      Maintenance on the Honda might be a little bit easier. The predator is harder to get to the air filter.
      As far as reliability, everybody knows a Honda pretty much is the most reliable generator out there .

  • @billydecherniss7877
    @billydecherniss7877 Рік тому

    Gavin, great video. Where did you get your digital gauges?

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  Рік тому +1

      www.gavins-garage.com/product/digital-current-voltage-power-energy-meter-6-in-1-home-digital-lcd-power-monitor/

  • @chrisallen3741
    @chrisallen3741 2 роки тому +1

    Gavin this generator wont run a whole house…..only a few things….would it run say a oil burning furnace and say refrigerator and chest freezer….or refrigerator….

    • @chrisallen3741
      @chrisallen3741 2 роки тому

      We were told it would run a whole house

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +7

      You’re running off grid in a power outage situation you want to run your whole house.
      No! you won’t be able to power every single item in your house all at once but you can run All the essentials
      Let’s be real Cris!
      The generator only has 7600 W running in order to do that you have to parallel two of these.

  • @j.p.8276
    @j.p.8276 2 роки тому

    I think the question should be "can it run more than 1200 hours before it flies apart or breaks down with serious issues?" I saw one man who is on his fourth one, all due to serious breakdowns. Serious enough to have to replace it, fortunately all broke down in the warranty period but he had to take each one back to the store.

  • @KidCool123
    @KidCool123 3 місяці тому

    Hi Gavin. Did you have all those appliances and AC running at the same time?
    Thanks

  • @TexasEngineer
    @TexasEngineer 4 місяці тому

    But what about a 4500 watt electric water heater?

  • @richardedwin5980
    @richardedwin5980 10 місяців тому

    Gavin, I just purchased the Predator 9500 last night after considering many others. I really wanted the Genmax but I saw so many negative comments about lack of tech support and customer support when problems arose which seemed pretty frequent for lots of buyers so I bought this instead. My question is…I looked for a parallel kit for this unit and found that Harbor Freight does NOT offer one. What parallel kit do I use should I decide to purchase a second one in the future? Any help would be great. Thanks. Great videos! I love how informative they are. Would love to see them dumbed down some more on connection cords, adapters and inlet boxes for guys like me who are very unknowledgeable about electric. I can tear a Harley engine down with my eyes closed and put it back together. But big 50amp electricity makes me nervous. Lol

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  10 місяців тому

      This one doesn’t have a parallel kit yet.

  • @hendersonhow2andreview17
    @hendersonhow2andreview17 2 роки тому

    Great video.....I was asking the same question the other day. I have 2 of the 9500 preds and was wondering how one would run my 5ton ac on my house

  • @allabouthim03
    @allabouthim03 2 місяці тому

    Shouldn't this be "floating neutral" when connecting to the home? On it it says, bonded to frame.

    • @allabouthim03
      @allabouthim03 2 місяці тому

      Never mind, I found your video on how to convert it, great. I plan on adding lengthening the white wire, drilling a whole to run it through to the front of the panel. That way I connect it on the front of the stud if I need to ground it again.

  • @davidsimon6011
    @davidsimon6011 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Gavin....:) I think you might have answered this question already, but I was wondering if you can parallel to different size/wattage generators....? Just curious. That way if you wanted to save a little money you could just buy a smaller generator to make up difference for your power needs. Question and thought....:) Thanks.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому +1

      I’ve done different brands I don’t think I’ve made one on different sizes that might be on the list next time
      ua-cam.com/video/bsu3C15WNhE/v-deo.html

    • @MJF40
      @MJF40 2 роки тому +3

      Plenty of guys have shown that on YT. At least with different size Honda’s.

  • @thinshavings
    @thinshavings Рік тому

    No 50 amp outlet on that thing?

  • @williamcampbell9783
    @williamcampbell9783 Рік тому

    I Enjoy your videos hopefully I will be able to use my predator inverter generator for home backup power how can I get a voltmeter testing box that I can monitor the load on each leg and adapted to a 30 amp switch is it something that can be purchased or is something that you designed yourself hey Willie wants to know 😂

  • @AntonioMartirRoss
    @AntonioMartirRoss 2 роки тому

    Hey Gavin, Great video. Can you tell where you buy your meter or parts of the meter and if there are a meter with back light? Thank you for doing this.

    • @GeneratorReviews
      @GeneratorReviews  2 роки тому

      Here’s the video I showed making the meter links are in the description for all the parts you need
      ua-cam.com/video/LF2W9PokpUQ/v-deo.html

  • @ronaldbradley1028
    @ronaldbradley1028 2 роки тому +1

    Will you do a tri-fuel conversion?