[Costco] Firman 4000W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator $800 ($200 off) - Page 2

Oct 5th, 2022 1:28 pm

#21

dazman09: Member; Dec 12, 2010; 241 posts; 172 upvotes

Oct 5th, 2022 1:28 pm

I just looked at this in the states. Its $850USD on costco.com and $800USD in a Costco warehouse.

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Oct 5th, 2022 1:36 pm

#22

skoalman123: Sr. Member; Feb 28, 2015; 662 posts; 523 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Oct 5th, 2022 1:36 pm

Damn no 220

+1

Oct 5th, 2022 1:42 pm

#23

Superjester: Sr. Member; Jul 22, 2015; 858 posts; 1772 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Oct 5th, 2022 1:42 pm

skoalman123 wrote: ↑ Damn no 220

Not usually on inverter generators. It keeps the fuel cost low on inverter generators or something.

User RobFun (How to tag?) made a very good post back in the summertime on Inverter Vs Non-Inverters that I encourage everyone to read

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/generat ... y-2545241/

I personally bought the Tru fuel one as I wanted to run on Natural gas. I've come to find out that there isn't too-too much Dirty power on the Tri-Fuel versions and haven't had any issues yet. Running my Furnace, Phone charging, TV on it.

+5

Oct 5th, 2022 1:47 pm

#24

rdrexman: Sr. Member; Sep 25, 2007; 539 posts; 190 upvotes

Oct 5th, 2022 1:47 pm

Damn, was eyeing the 9400 tri fuel model, but that has vanished from the site...what now. pull trigger or not...

Oct 5th, 2022 2:14 pm

#25

Pablosanchezz: Newbie; Nov 13, 2019; 30 posts; 10 upvotes

Oct 5th, 2022 2:14 pm

Is this available in warehouse?

Oct 5th, 2022 2:19 pm

#26

Paulie1RFD: Deal Addict; May 24, 2017; 1558 posts; 1215 upvotes; QuinteWest

Oct 5th, 2022 2:19 pm

Dealliker314159 wrote: ↑ How would you power furnace with a unit like this?

I installed this earlier this year.

Images

+3

Oct 5th, 2022 2:27 pm

#27

l69norm: Deal Expert; Jun 12, 2007; 18941 posts; 6122 upvotes; London

Oct 5th, 2022 2:27 pm

Pablosanchezz wrote: ↑ Is this available in warehouse?

The one that’s currently at my local warehouse is the Champion inverter $899

https://www.costco.ca/champion-4500-wat ... 46855.html

Oct 5th, 2022 2:40 pm

#28

Jordanferras: Deal Addict; Nov 20, 2017; 1151 posts; 929 upvotes

Oct 5th, 2022 2:40 pm

Dandada wrote: ↑ Yes. I have 4 x 20L Scepter military cans I rotate on a regular basis and keep full.
Also, with this also using propane as well, I'll have 2 propane bottles handy.

I do the same thing.. keep my vehicles full at all times/never let them get below 3/4.

You can also put a natgas quick connect adapter to gas line outside and a couple of propane bbq tanks won't hurt either.

With the way things are going on the international stage I don't think it's unreasonable to be prepared to power ones home especially in our climate. I wouldnt want to deal with frozen plumbing (although if you're smart you would drain the lines before it got to that point but then you have no water)

+1

Oct 5th, 2022 3:00 pm

#29

wildzero: Deal Addict; Apr 18, 2012; 2126 posts; 2257 upvotes

Oct 5th, 2022 3:00 pm

What's the return policy for generators at costco? I bought a smaller one for pretty much the same price several months back, it's unused and I may return it and buy this one instead

Oct 5th, 2022 3:12 pm

#30

newbie07: Member; Feb 4, 2007; 229 posts; 141 upvotes; Ottawa

Oct 5th, 2022 3:12 pm

Paulie1RFD wrote: ↑ I installed this earlier this year.

How much does it cost? Did you do it yourself or was it done by the license electrician?

Oct 5th, 2022 3:21 pm

#31

Paulie1RFD: Deal Addict; May 24, 2017; 1558 posts; 1215 upvotes; QuinteWest

Oct 5th, 2022 3:21 pm

newbie07 wrote: ↑ How much does it cost? Did you do it yourself or was it done by the license electrician?

It was on Amazon for about $200. I installed myself. I am very comfortable with 110/120 volt wiring. The manufacturer also has good tutorials. (Videos) .

Only item that was a challenge was checking on the generator itself and whether or not it was bonded neutral or not (switch needs different configuration if its bonded neutral). Firman online chat confirmed what my generater had.

Oct 5th, 2022 3:26 pm

#32

carbide: Deal Addict; Feb 25, 2015; 1076 posts; 1290 upvotes; NB

Oct 5th, 2022 3:26 pm

rdrexman wrote: ↑ Damn, was eyeing the 9400 tri fuel model, but that has vanished from the site...what now. pull trigger or not...

Last spring the tri-fuel was about $700 in-store. Should have bought then.
Propane 30lbs tanks. Unlike gasoline, propane doesn’t go bad.

220V must have, because hot water tank and heat pumps.

"Stuff should not be multiplied without necessity"

Oct 5th, 2022 3:42 pm

#33

RedSwagDeals: Sr. Member; Jan 19, 2017; 967 posts; 1703 upvotes

Oct 5th, 2022 3:42 pm

sks8100 wrote: ↑ That’s true. Wonder if you can convert the propane to NG some how

Good question, almost like an adapter for a BBQ that allows you to convert it from Propane to natural gas. This would be pretty interesting!

Oct 5th, 2022 4:00 pm

#34

Dandada: Sr. Member; Aug 16, 2009; 694 posts; 571 upvotes

Oct 5th, 2022 4:00 pm

RedSwagDeals wrote: ↑ Good question, almost like an adapter for a BBQ that allows you to convert it from Propane to natural gas. This would be pretty interesting!

I doubt it would work.
Big difference between just lighting a gas for a BBQ and running an engine.
The engine still isn't setup to run on NG and it's not like conversion kit will it actually convert the gas.

Oct 5th, 2022 4:09 pm

#35

TrueDon: Member; Jul 11, 2005; 386 posts; 67 upvotes

Oct 5th, 2022 4:09 pm

wildzero wrote: ↑ What's the return policy for generators at costco? I bought a smaller one for pretty much the same price several months back, it's unused and I may return it and buy this one instead

Same here...on the fence. Still unused. Higher starting watts, propane and electric start and $200 more than the gas only model... lack of reviews on .ca but some on .com.

Oct 5th, 2022 4:12 pm

#36

Paulie1RFD: Deal Addict; May 24, 2017; 1558 posts; 1215 upvotes; QuinteWest

Oct 5th, 2022 4:12 pm

Dandada wrote: ↑ I doubt it would work.
Big difference between just lighting a gas for a BBQ and running an engine.
The engine still isn't setup to run on NG and it's not like conversion kit will it actually convert the gas.

Correct....and not only that generaters take a lot of BTU. I would find out how much BTU the generater uses and how much capacity you have on existing lines before making any modifiactions. Even then, be sure the modifications will work for your generater. Not only do you want to ensure nothing will explode because safety features might be by-passed or overlooked, but you dont want to ruin a brand new generater if there is wrong gas flow (or other issue).

+1

Oct 5th, 2022 4:18 pm

#37

dilligafeh: Penalty Box; Aug 15, 2015; 9364 posts; 5989 upvotes; ON

Oct 5th, 2022 4:18 pm

Jordanferras wrote: ↑ I do the same thing.. keep my vehicles full at all times/never let them get below 3/4.

You can also put a natgas quick connect adapter to gas line outside and a couple of propane bbq tanks won't hurt either.

With the way things are going on the international stage I don't think it's unreasonable to be prepared to power ones home especially in our climate. I wouldnt want to deal with frozen plumbing (although if you're smart you would drain the lines before it got to that point but then you have no water)

Water won't freeze if you leave it running.