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Certified Refurb Firman Tri-Fuel Generator (9400/7500W) for $550
Posted on 8/9/22 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 8/9/22 at 4:04 pm
Had this one on my watchlist on eBay. Just got discounted to $550, so I pulled the trigger. Usually $1,000+ at any big box store. I've seen it discussed on here a lot, so thought I'd share.
Seller appears to be the manufacturer themselves, or at least a manufacturer-approved dealer. Mostly positive feedback. It's certified to be "Like-new" and has a 2 year warranty through eBay.
Seems like a great deal. Hope I never need it, but excited about the peace of mind and mostly that I can hook it up to my natural gas line and be good to go for days.
ETA: totally forgot the link LINK
Seller appears to be the manufacturer themselves, or at least a manufacturer-approved dealer. Mostly positive feedback. It's certified to be "Like-new" and has a 2 year warranty through eBay.
Seems like a great deal. Hope I never need it, but excited about the peace of mind and mostly that I can hook it up to my natural gas line and be good to go for days.
ETA: totally forgot the link LINK
This post was edited on 8/9/22 at 8:09 pm
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Posted on 8/9/22 at 4:49 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
Damn that's tempting. I wonder if it'd power a 4ton AC with a soft start.
Posted on 8/9/22 at 4:52 pm to RaginCajunz
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I wonder if it'd power a 4ton AC with a soft start
I ran 3 window units on the dual fuel version during Ida, 2 5k and a 14k. 3 window units actually cooled our house very well (2300 sf), so much so I wonder why I spent so much money on a 5 ton unit and new ductwork...
Posted on 8/9/22 at 5:15 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered one myself.
Posted on 8/9/22 at 5:17 pm to RaginCajunz
Just ordered one as well
Posted on 8/9/22 at 5:22 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
That’s a good deal. I wish I had natural gas where I live but it’s too far away and too expensive to run to me. I have a Generac 8000-10000 portable and it kept us running after Ida like a charm. Not a single issue with it, started right up with electric start every time. I changed the oil three or four times over the two weeks we used it. I still have to replace the air filter though. Hopefully I’m not caught with my pants down this year.
Posted on 8/9/22 at 6:42 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
Another thanks for the heads up - ordered one as well. Just had an interlock and generator plug installed on my outdoor main electrical panel this past Saturday.
This post was edited on 8/9/22 at 6:43 pm
Posted on 8/9/22 at 7:19 pm to CrawDude
Glad so many got to take advantage. Think they owe me a referral fee 
How much was it to do this? My dad lives in the same neighborhood and his house is really the place to be for a hurricane... It's huge, steel beams, enough generator power for the whole house, etc, so our plan for the next hurricane is to sleep over there, but I needed to be able to keep my refrigerators and a maybe some window units running at my house. We had to move all our food after Ida and it was a royal pain. Anyways, I'm fine with running some extension cords to get through a power outage but if that install is reasonable I'd love to make things that much easier
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Just had an interlock and generator plug installed on my outdoor main electrical panel
How much was it to do this? My dad lives in the same neighborhood and his house is really the place to be for a hurricane... It's huge, steel beams, enough generator power for the whole house, etc, so our plan for the next hurricane is to sleep over there, but I needed to be able to keep my refrigerators and a maybe some window units running at my house. We had to move all our food after Ida and it was a royal pain. Anyways, I'm fine with running some extension cords to get through a power outage but if that install is reasonable I'd love to make things that much easier
Posted on 8/9/22 at 8:01 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
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How much was it to do this?
It was $1200 but in my case but it required the installation of a new main electrical panel next to the utility meter so that ran up the cost. I knew in advance that was going to be required but I also wanted a new main panel with space for additional breakers for adding electrical service to the backyard for future “projects”. All and all I was just tired running extension cords into the house from the smaller generators I have during long power outages and being too limited to what I could operate, electrically, in the house. Pretty sure this Firman, which I’ve been targeting in on for a while, will take care of all my needs.
Several other posters have stated in other recent threads they had an electrical firm from Denham Springs do it for about $550 and I’m guessing that likely required just an interlock kit, generator breaker in their electrical panel, and probably moving a few breakers around in their main panel to make it work, plus an outside generator plug outlet tied into the main electrical panel - and I’m guessing for most people that’s all that is required.
Fortunately I do have a natural gas bib outside but it’s a “little” distance, 50 ft, from the generator plug outlet so I’ll need to spend a “few” more $ for a longer natural natural gas hose.
This post was edited on 8/10/22 at 8:28 am
Posted on 8/9/22 at 8:18 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
I just grabbed one too. Thanks for the heads up. Have been wanting this exact one for some time but have been waiting on a deal
Posted on 8/9/22 at 10:17 pm to CrawDude
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new main electrical panel
I've been gathering quotes to get mine upgraded, not for generator hookup, but because I'm wanting to change my service from overhead to underground. If I may ask, what did the panel upgrade cost?
Posted on 8/9/22 at 10:22 pm to deanwelles
That's a lot of juice. What do you need it for?
Posted on 8/9/22 at 11:18 pm to deanwelles
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I've been gathering quotes to get mine upgraded, not for generator hookup, but because I'm wanting to change my service from overhead to underground. If I may ask, what did the panel upgrade cost?
Total cost was $1200, new main 200 amp electrical panel outside (GE panel, don’t know the model number off hand), 1, 200 amp main breaker, 1, 50 amp generator breaker, 1 interlock kit, generator outlet box, and a 30 amp generator plug, associated wiring materials, and 30 foot long generator whip (extension cord). Licensed electrician + helper, started at 7:30 am, finished at 10 am. Invoice wasn’t itemized so I can’t give you a breakdown of parts + labor.
Posted on 8/10/22 at 12:17 am to CrawDude
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Fortunately I do have a natural gas bib outside but it’s a “little” distance, 50 ft, from the generator plug outlet so I’ll need to spend a “few” more $ for a longer natural natural gas hose.
Get a T, some pipe and a valve. Running gas outside is EASY.
Posted on 8/10/22 at 12:25 am to RaginCajunz
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Damn that's tempting. I wonder if it'd power a 4ton AC with a soft start.
We also have a 4ton AC, with a 10,000/8000 watt Champion Tri fuel portable generator.
I haven't tried it yet, but I'm thinking it would run it. It would definitely help if you have a soft start on it. The key is to have all your breakers off. Start your generator, let it warm up, then turn on the blower fan breaker, then the AC breaker. Then turn your thermostat all the way down so the AC compressor doesn't kick off and on.
The reality is, they recommend a 17,000 watt generator for a 4 ton AC unit.
But the truth is, we will likely just use our portable AC unit. Probably put it near the air intake and turn on the attic fan.
Posted on 8/10/22 at 7:25 am to RaginCajunz
My champion trifuel is 8750w surge on natural gas. It runs my 5 ton unit with the MicroAir soft starter.
Posted on 8/10/22 at 8:23 am to armsdealer
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Get a T, some pipe and a valve. Running gas outside is EASY.
Yes I know and I’m DYI handy enough to do something like that, unfortunately the existing outdoor NG bib is on a backyard patio surrounded by concrete slab, including a pool, so my options for burying a gas line at that location is limited. Fortunately my BIL is a licensed plumber, but retired and living out of state, but my intent is to have him on his next trip here to run a NG line extension through the attic and drop it in close proximity to the generator plug outlet tied into my electrical main panel. Just looking for the most cost and operational effective temporary solution at the moment.
Posted on 8/10/22 at 12:25 pm to CrawDude
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Several other posters have stated in other recent threads they had an electrical firm from Denham Springs do it for about $550 and I’m guessing that likely required just an interlock kit, generator breaker in their electrical panel, and probably moving a few breakers around in their main panel to make it work, plus an outside generator plug outlet tied into the main electrical panel - and I’m guessing for most people that’s all that is required.
Had mine done last year just before IDA. J Rowe Electric in Denham Springs did the work and charged me about $500. I had the interlock, breaker, and 50 Amp inlet installed. So it was minimal work for me. I would not expect prices to be this affordable now though with everything going up. But I would recommend J Rowe Electric for the work. Clean and professional.
FYI, think about where your generator will be and how long of a power cord you will need from your generator to the inlet. A 50 Amp cord is not cheap. I ended up with a 50 foot cord and it ran me about $200.
Posted on 8/10/22 at 4:47 pm to dangerousdon
I already got delivery notice for this Friday afternoon.
Posted on 8/10/22 at 5:03 pm to RaginCajunz
Me too, wasn't expecting it that fast. I'll try and test it this weekend.
I saw it pop up on slickdeals this morning. First time I ever beat slickdeals on the scoop.
I saw it pop up on slickdeals this morning. First time I ever beat slickdeals on the scoop.
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