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ETQ TG1200 1,200 Watt 2 HP 2-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator | 
| Brand: Eastern Tools & Equipment
Category: Lawn & Patio
Buy New: $139.99
as of 9/10/2010 10:44 CDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  84 reviews
Sales Rank: 991
Color: blue and black
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 15 x 16 x 13
MPN: TG1200
Model: TG1200
UPC: 852392001000
EAN: 0852392001000
ASIN: B000P9UOAC
Release Date: April 1, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 1000 running watts/1200 max watts | | • | ETQ 2 stroke air cooled OHV engine | | • | 1 gallon fuel tank provides 5.5 hours of run time at 50% load | | • | Less than 65 db | | • | Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California |
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Product Description
This generator is ideal for camping and powering small-scale household appliances like TVs or computers. 2-stroke, 63cc engine has recoil start and transistorized ignition. Meets EPA standards. Surge Watts: 1,200, Rated Watts: 1,000, Start Type: Recoil, Engine Displacement (cc): 63, HP: 2.6, Engine: 2-Stroke, 63cc, Run Time: 4.5 Hours at 1/2 Load, Receptacles (qty.): 1, Noise Level (dB): 69, Fuel Type: Gasoline, Fuel Capacity (gal.): 1, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 15 x 16 x 13
Amazon.com Product Description
Take power anywhere with the affordable ETQ TG1200 Gas-Powered Portable Generator. Combining robust performance and a lightweight design, this generator is ideal for camping trips, hunting, traveling, and light residential use. It provides enough power to simultaneously run several household appliances. | The ETQ TG1200 Gas-Powered Portable Generator offers:- 2.2 HP, 2-cycle engine with easy-pull recoil
- Compact, lightweight, easy-to-transport design
- 1-gallon fuel tank provides 8 hrs. of power with a 50% load or 5-1/2 hours with a 100% load
- Quiet operation (65 dB) and with minimal running vibration
- Produces 1,200 maximum watts; 1,000 continuous watts
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A standard 120-volt connection lets you run common household electronics anywhere. View larger. |
Powerful Two-Cycle Engine with Easy Pull Start
The TG1200 features a 2.2-horsepower, two-cycle engine that is capable of producing up to 1,000 continuous watts and 1,200 maximum watts. This is enough power to run an entire campsite. And with quiet operation at just 65 decibels and low running vibration, the TG1200 is a discreet addition to any setting where noise level is a consideration.The one-gallon fuel tank will allow the TG1200 Portable Generator to run for up to eight hours on a 50-percent load and up to 5-1/2 hours on a 100-percent load. And with its recoil pull start, this generator is easy to get up and running. 120-Volt Connection for Versatile Use
The TG1200 features one standard 120-volt connection for running common household electronics, such as fans, TVs, computers, lamps, portable air conditioners, blenders, and microwaves. Safely Delivers Electricity to Your Appliances
The TG1200 produces total harmonic distortion (THD) of less than six percent, which means that your electronic components get the cleanest electricity possible. THD is a measure of the quality of the electricity produced by a generator, and THD above six percent can damage electronics and components over time. With low THD, the TG1200 Portable Generator ensures high-quality, safe delivery of electricity from the generator to your electrical components. Compact, Lightweight Design for Easy Portability
You can take the TG1200 Portable Generator just about anywhere. Measuring 12.5 x 14.38 x 14.5 inches (LxWxH) and weighing less than 45 pounds, it's compact and lightweight, so it's an ideal choice for traveling. And the generator's small size makes it easy to store in a garage or shed. The ETQ TG1200 is backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty and national service network. What's in the Box
ETQ TG1200 Portable Generator
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Much better than expected... June 27, 2008
Herbie (Florida, USA)
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
I was worried to buy this generator after I was reading all the other evaluations... for nothing. It turned out to be a great buy!
Super fast shipping from Amazon - in less than 48 hours in front of my door with super saver shipping (free).
No problem about transport damage - the generator was packed in a heavy and strong box, sitting in a item shaped styrophom casing - safe....
Unpacked, manual consulted, gas and oil filled (super easy), and cranked.
Started at the first stroke! Run for a few seconds rough, then right away very smooth.
I was primarily surprised about the low noise level. It has a low dump sounding and smooth running noise, even on my closed in balcony. I hardly could hear the noise when I just closed the balcony door. Incredible!
The worksmenship looks trustworthy and I believe the generator will hold up - just listening to the smooth engine sound to realize that this engine will hold up some milage.
The fill in lid comes with measuring cap to get the right amount of oil to the gasoline and everything looks like well thought out and easy to handle. Easy for anyone, technical touched or with to left hands super easy and simple.
The instructions are clear and fast understandable - it took about five minutes to get to the start up.
Again, amazing is the low noise level. The mufler does its job, and the strong rubber feet take 100% care of any vibration.
I obviously can not tell if this generator lives for many years in service of construction sites - I live in a hurricane area and need the back up in case we are again for a long period out of electricity (two years ago for two weeks). I am confident that this generator will do a superior job for that purpose. He produces enough power to run a regular fritch to keep things from spoiling, runs a large TV, and charges my computer system, besides providing light. It appears that the frequenz modulation is alright too because I had no problems with electronic equipment.
It also has a 12 Volt hook up and even clamps for battery charging are supplied. Nevertheless, there is only one single receptacle - means you will need a multiple T to hook up more lines. I would also certainly recommend to use a multiple plug in like you use for electronic or computer equipment to avoid damage due to voltage fluctuations - just in case...
Simple to use - good quality - dependable - highly recommendable!
(I am writing all this, because I was lost reading all the other evaluations and like to help making the right decissions)
Great Generator for the money October 20, 2005
Bobby D (Melbourne, FL)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I bought this generator to use on my boat. I paid $176 at Pep Boys and couldn't be more pleased. I plugged it directly in my boat AC input and ran all my AC appliances with no trouble. A boat generator is $7000. What a steal!
When you start it, be sure the ON/OFF switch is ON and the fuel shut off is ON. Choke it all the way and when it starts, move the choke to off. Not a big deal once you have the procedure down. If you are having trouble than you are doing something wrong. It is noiser than the more expensive units but that doesn't bother me since I use it outdoors.
You can always pay $700 more for a quieter unit but to me its not worth the extra money. I also didn't find it greasy or smelly.
ETQ 1200-- Small, Quiet & Economical November 3, 2007
Boba Rabeesh (Pleasanton, CA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
After checking the e-auctions, local shops, etc., looking for a small generator for remote tool power, the Amazon offer of free shipping for the same wattage generator sold me. This little generator is only 1200 watts/max 15 amps, but it does what it is designed for-- low load remote or emergency use. Warrantee wise, it has a 1 yr. certification and in CA a 2 yr. exhaust warranty-- not bad for $100. As with most mechanical items, it pays to read and re-read the instructions before gassing up this power box. I had to clean the air filter (Hey, new machines have clean air filters, right? Not always.) after starting the engine and having it die out regardless of choke settings. (This remedy is noted in the well documented instruction book) Once that was taken care of, it was off to the races. This thing starts on at least the second pull every time, is relatively quiet, and uses very little gas. The downside of mixing oil with the gas is made easier with the measuring cup built into the gas cap-- one cap of oil to one gallon of gas and you're done. All in all, for the money/features/free shipping it is hard to beat this deal.
Strong output and well built...Super value... January 12, 2008
kandoro (Northern California)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I was a little skeptical for the price but I've used units costing more than twice as much which weren't built as good and didn't perform any better...
The ONLY minor complaint I have is that it idles a little rough being a 2 cycle...But upon loading it smooths right out...At idle it produces 122 volts and when I pulled a full tested 10 amps or 1200 watts equivalent for 5 minutes it still held a firm 115 volts...It also has a dedicated 8.2amp 12 volt charging plug in with the necessary cables...Many units costing more don't even have this...
For the price and with metal prices surging I expected the generator itself to be aluminum wound but it was copper which is much better...The gas tank is metal and the entire unit is very well built...
The manual is VERY thorough with included schematics and part numbers for the generator and 2 cycle engine...
I also like the 41 lb. weight for those times when a larger heavier unit would be a pain...Overall for $119 I consider this unit an extraordinary value...
Outperformed Expectations March 13, 2008
Bradley H. Nelson
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was very skeptical that this product could be any good at such a low price. Well at least for me it is that and much more. For a little over $100.00 this little, fairly quite machine has now run through 10 tanks of fuel (over 50 hours) and always starts within 2 pulls. Just run one appliance at a time and it has no problems. I use it mostly to charge batteries and run a few household appliances on my houseboat and it works like a champ. I am ordering two more just to keep in storage for back ups. Seldom does something you think is under priced outperform expectations. I must say that I do baby it a little. I only use high quality synthetic oil, clean filters regularly, change the spark plug every 50 hours, don't overload the circuits, and turn off the fuel line to shut it off to run all fuel out of the carburetor after each use. I hope everyone's experience with this product is as good as mine
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