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ETQ TG72K12 8,250 Watt 13 HP 420cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator with Electric Start | 
| Brand: Eastern Tools & Equipment Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $799.99 Buy New: $699.97 as of 9/10/2010 11:36 CDT details You Save: $100.02 (13%)
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Seller: The Sportsman's Guide Rating: 43 reviews Sales Rank: 3965
Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2 Dimensions (in): 32.3 x 23.5 x 22.6
Model: TG72K12 UPC: 852392001352 EAN: 0852392001352 ASIN: B0016L35F4
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| • | 7250 running watts/8250 max watts | | • | ETQ 13 HP 4 stroke air cooled OHV engine with low oil shut down | | • | 6.42 gallon fuel tank provides 10.5 hours of run time at 50% load | | • | Less than 70 db | | • | Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California |
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Product Description ETQ 7,250 - watt Portable Generator. Power where you need it, when you need it! Be ready for anything with this heavy-duty Power Generator. A huge 7,250W peak power juices up a jobsite and will keep essential systems running in an emergency. Hours of power: Easy push-button ignition; Patented Sine Power delivers a clean, steady current ideal for sensitive electronics; 14-hp 4-stroke OHV air-cooled engine; 8,250W peak watts, 7,250W continuous; 6 1/2-gallon fuel tank for 10 1/2 hours operation at 50% load; Jobsite-ready heavy duty cast iron engine design, with a 1" steel frame for impact protection; Wheel kit / handle and 30 amp RV connection included; Low oil shut-off protection; Runs at 70 dB @ 23' away; Rated current is 60.42 amp @ 120V. Max current is 68.75 amp @ 120V; Measures 28 x 21 x 23". Weighs 207 lbs. Order yours today! Please Note: This item will be shipped by commercial carrier curbside. Ships in 1 box: 32.5" x 22.4" x 32.5", 222 lbs. High-value orders require a physical street address, otherwise insurance costs will be added to the shipping total. WARNING: Gas-powered Engines / Generators cannot be shipped to California or Canada. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Gas-powered Engines / Generators. ETQ 7,250-watt Portable Generator
Amazon.com Product Description As ETQ's most robust gas-powered portable generator, the TG72K12 provides quiet, efficient power to electrical appliances. You'll get the performance you need thanks to the 14-horsepower, 420-cc engine that produces up to 8,250 watts of energy--enough power to run your TV, refrigerator, water heater, or other household appliance for up to 10-1/2 hours at a 50-percent load. And you'll love the generator's oversized muffler that provides quiet operation, as well as its electric start and auto throttle control that provide convenience and efficiency. | The ETQ TG72K12 Gas-Powered Portable Generator offers:- 14 HP, 4-cycle, gas-powered engine produces up to 8,250 watts
- Alternator technology for safe electricity delivery
- Up to 10-1/2 hrs. of power at a 50% load; up to 6-1/2 hrs. at 100% load
- Two 120-volt GFCI outlets, one 240-volt twist-lock outlet, and one 120-volt 30-amp RV connection feature circuit-breaker protection
- Heavy-duty steel construction, auto throttle control, and electric start
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 All of the generator's outlets are circuit-breaker protected to safeguard your electronics. View larger. | Engine is Easy-to-Operate, Durable, and Efficient The TG72K12 features a powerful, 14-horsepower, 420-cc, four-stroke, gas-powered OHV engine that is capable of producing 7,250 continuous watts and 8,250 maximum watts. Its easy-pull recoil and electric-start make for reliable startups every time.The engine isn't just powerful, it's also quiet. Thanks to its oversized muffler, the TG72K12 portable generator produces sound at just 70 decibels during operation. And with a 6.42-gallon fuel tank and efficient power delivery, the engine is capable of running a 50-percent load for up to 10-1/2 hours or a 100-percent load for 6 hours and 36 minutes. The engine also features auto throttle control technology, which automatically speeds up the engine when power is needed. This helps increase the longevity of the engine and also increases fuel efficiency. Alternator Technology Safely Delivers Electricity to Your Appliances One of the most innovative features of the TG72K12 is its ETQ Clean Sine Alternator Technology that ensures low total harmonic distortion (THD). THD is a measure of the quality of the electricity produced by a generator, and THD above six percent can damage electronics and other components over time. With THD of less than five percent, the TG72K12 ensures high-quality, safe delivery of electricity from the generator to your electrical components. With low THD, this generator is computer-friendly, meaning it's completely safe to use with laptops, printers, desktop computers, and more. The TG72K12 will give you peace of mind knowing that your computer hardware is completely safe from power surges and bad-quality electricity. Up to 8,250 Watts Power Most of Your Household Items The TG72K12 produces up to 8,250 watts of power to run most of your electrically powered household items. You can use the 120-volt, 20-amp GFCI-protected outlets to simultaneously power lamps, TVs, computers, fans, or other low-wattage appliances. Or you can power 240-volt appliances, such as your water heater, using the convenient 240-volt twist-lock outlet. Additionally, there's an included 120-volt, 30-amp RV connection for added versatility. Heavy-Duty Steel Construction That's Built for Portability Everything--from the engine's heavy-duty cast-iron sleeves to the durable one-inch rolled steel tubing surround--is built to last. And with semi-pneumatic foam wheels and a fold-down handle, the generator is easy to move and store. The generator weights 207 pounds and measures just 32.87 x 22.24 x 23.82 inches (LxWxH). Outlets Feature Circuit-Breaker Protection The generator offers several ways to connect your appliances or electrical equipment. There are two 120-volt outlets available for most of your everyday, low-wattage appliances, such as fans, TVs, computers, microwaves, and toasters. There's also a convenient, 240-volt twist-lock outlet for running single, higher-wattage appliances and electrical equipment, such as water heaters or central air conditioners. Finally, there's a 120-volt, 30-amp RV connection for even more usage options. All of the outlets on the TG72K12 Portable Generator are circuit-breaker protected to eliminate the risk of power-surge damage, which can potentially ruin your appliances and electrical equipment. The ETQ TG72K12 Portable Generator is backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty. The following battery types are compatible with this generator: Champion 94b1, JBS 12N9-4B-1, Motocross M2290B, Napa 740-1869, and Powersonic CB9-B. What's in the Box ETQ TG72K12 Portable Generator, wheel kit, handle, and 30-amp RV connection.
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Excellent Generator May 25, 2008 Ralph Rotten (Saint Charles, MO United States) 73 out of 75 found this review helpful
I had not previously heard of this brand, but Amazon's great price made it hard to pass up. I purchased this generator for home emergency purposes. I Ordered it on Sunday night and received it on the following Thursday. There was no visual damage to the box that would indicate rough handling by the shipper. However, upon removing the generator from the box there was minor damage to a couple of items (nothing that would prevent operation). I called the manufacturer and the representative politely agreed to replace the items.
The generator does not come with a battery for the electric starter. The manufacturer's representative stated that it required an Everstart ES12N94B1 battery, which I found at Wal-mart. After adding oil and a little gas the generator started right up with only three easy pulls (I had not installed the battery at that point). The generator started so easy, in fact, that I am considering taking the battery back and not using the electric starter. This generator appears to be of good quality and at this point I am completely satisfied with the product.
I won't be without power the next time Dominion Power turns off the lights. October 5, 2008 Robert L. Harris (VA) 36 out of 36 found this review helpful
Wow, this is a large generator, 29"W x 28"H x 30"L with wheel kit installed. The unit looks just as pictured. Very happy with the shipping, unit was delivered by ABF without a scratch. They had a lift gate and a cart to move the unit right up into the garage. First order of business was to place the wheels on the unit, this proved to be simpler then I originally thought. I cut the box off of the unit and tilted the unit up on it's side and placed the wheels on with the provide brackets and bolts. I had the unit ready for gas in about 30 minutes of delivery. Oh, but not so fast, I had other work that was required before I would put this baby to the test. My next purchase from Amazon was the GenTran 301660 30 Amp 6-Circuit Transfer Switch for up to 7,500-Watt Generators. Well, I just finished the connection of this unit to my home. It proved to be simple, but if you have no electrical experience I would recommend you get a professional electrician, balancing the loads is important and may be beyond the normal do-it yourselfer. So today I fired this baby up. I added oil and a little gas and flipped the switch and within 2 cranks this unit was running. I let the unit stablize for about 5 minutes and then I connected my 30 AMP cord to the Transfer Switch and turned on the breaker and transferred my home circuits to the unit. I noticed that my A-Phase was pulling about 3750 Watts and B-Phase about 750 watts. I was confused on what was going on because I was sure that I had balanced my loads. After further investigation I realized that my wife had the washing machine going, although the unit was operating with this large difference on the phases it was holding the load just fine! The rest of the house lit up just as if we had never lost power. I ran the unit for another 15 minutes and turned off the loads. I then turned off the fuel valve and allowed the generator to run out the fuel in the bowl and line. I use STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer in my tank so I'm hoping it's good for a year. Well, this baby seems to work perfectly, the real test will be when we have one of those ice storms or those hurricanes that we here in Virginia always look forward too. Now I need to look into stockpiling some gas. :)
I noticed that in another review on this unit that there was a complaint on the location of the pull cord. I took a note from reviews of the smaller unit and drilled a hole in the frame located directly in line with the pull cord and fed the cord through there and placed a grommet in the hole. Works superb, best $.50 I ever spent. My cord is now located right below the on/off switch. I highly recommend this small enhancement because as the previous reviewer said it is in an awkward place.
Pros
* Price$$$$ + NO TAX
* Shipping - FREE!!!
* 8250 Watts surge, 7250 continuous
* Could not find a better price when I combined the 3 criteria above
* Fuel Gauge on the unit
* Low oil shutoff
* Hour meter
* Wheel Kit included
Cons
* My engine is stamped as a 13HP opposed to 14HP listed by Amazon
* Unit is loud, but Amazon does state this (85db)
* Battery not include (I'll do without, one less item to maintain)
ETQ TG8250 Generator July 7, 2009 C. Bass (Pennsylvania, USA) 12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I purchased this generator as a replacement for an older 5KW Coleman. I have a backup inverter arrangement to run our house during power outages (10 select circuits) and use the generator to charge the batteries. This system was installed 10 years ago because of regular outages (sometimes 6 days) in our rural community. We are on well water so it became a necessity to have power backup.
A couple months ago we had a branch transformer fault. I did not anticipate that we would have a surge on the neutral/ground leg and lost my battery monitoring system and also later would find out that I had suffered battery damage to one of the eight in my system. Two weeks ago we had an outage and I found that the damaged battery had pulled all of the batteries down. I started up the generator and it failed after a couple of minutes. I maintained the generator every other month but had not noticed the hoses were beginning to rot from age. After repairs I did get it to run.
I decided to get a new generator (mothball the old one) and began searching for something that could handle the inrush on my 3/4hp water well in case of battery problems.
The reviews here were very helpful. I never heard of the model before, but the specs were excellent for the price. I ordered the ETQ 8250 watt generator and used the super saver shipping. I was called by the shipper to set up delivery after the holiday weekend. The driver was unable to take his rig up our driveway (350ft 17 degree grade), but helped me load and unload the box in the back of my Forester. The two of us had no problems.
I followed what others had suggested and cut the box down in the driveway. The box provided adequate padding while I assembled the unit. All the parts were present including most of the tools. I found that my own metric socket set was better for the job. As others commented I was surprised to find the "conveyance suspend" tool for hoisting the unit. Finally, there was about 30 minutes of assembly time. The battery (purchased previously from the reviews) took a little longer. The unit was in pristine condition with no problems when delivered.
I filled the fluids and let it sit for five minutes. The generator started up by battery in about five seconds and ran very smoothly. The idle control is a nice addition and will come in handy when charging the batteries, however the voltage is too low (85/170) to really cold start any loads. The pull start is in a very bad position. As others suggested I may move it one screw round.
The noise is 85 Decibels on idle control adjacent to the generator and 93 under load. At 20 feet under load it measured 85. This generator is much quieter than the previous one and should not disturb any of our distant neighbors. As others suggested you could carry on a conversation at about ten feet.
The voltages on the 240 plug measured 123 each for a total of 246 volts. For my purposes, my charging circuit to the transfer switch is about 95 feet away. This should adequately cover any voltage drop in that long circuit. I have not yet measured it under load.
So far I am very happy with the unit and appears to be the best generator for the price available at this time. The battery start will come in useful for my family if there is an extended outage while I'm away. The pull start is the only negative I can see at this time and is something that ETQ should address. I would recommend this generator for those that need backup emergency power.
I do intend to install a whole house service entrance transfer switch in the near future (these things cost more than the generator), and will maintain the battery configuration for the ten critical circuits. It will be interesting to see if the ETQ can handle the inrush on the 30A/240V central air circuit while the batteries power the furnace blower. I will report my findings later.
Great generator December 27, 2008 Kioti Bulldog (Rochester NH) 11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is a great generator for the price. I was a little skepticle of buying a foreign generator but I gave it a shot after reading the reviews.
I am very impressed with the quality of this generator for the price. [...] with free shipping. Can't beat that for this size generator.
Steel gas tank not plastic.Rugged frame and non flat wheels
Assembly was simple.Installed the battery terminals. The positive connects to the unprotected nut on the starter seliniod directly behind the nut with the rubber boot.I bought a battery at walmart Everstart ES12N94B1. Filled with 33oz oil. Put fresh gas in the unit with stabilizer.
Turned on the fuel petcock chocked the carburator and started right up. after a minute pushed chock in and the motor ran geat.
The best feature that I like is the Auto Throttle (Only found on expensive generator). It idles the engine at a low quite idle when the demand on the generator is low this saves gas. Engine noise is not bad under loaded conditions.
Also the customer service is geat at Eastern Tools Inc Ohio. I would like to say that this chinese generator with a Lifan engine is a great generator for the price.It is manufactured by chongqing-am-pride power machinery division. Same manufactuer that makes Powermate(Colman) generators. I attached a link below to the Chongging Eastern tool connection.
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standby generator September 17, 2008 R. cornell 10 out of 10 found this review helpful
generator was delivered today. It took about 30-45 minutes to assemble the
wheels and etc.
I am very impressed with the quality and ease of assembly.
I have had numerous standby generators and this one ranks very high as
far as quality. It started on the first pull, also very quiet compared
to coleman generators.Also you may want to check the tightness of all bolts.
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