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(More customer reviews)Review of ETQ TG28P. After looking at several models the TG28P seamed like it would best suit my purpes for an emergency backup generator. I chose it over the ETQ TG32P12, witch appears to be a more popular model.
The TG32P12 is advertised as having 3200 watts continuous output but if you look at the wiring diagram this is accomplished with 2 120-volt circuits each rated for 13amps 120volts. It will produce 240volts if you need that feature. I have a large furnace blower and was afraid 13amps may not be enough to start it up.
The TG28P is a single pole design rated for 2800 watts continuous, which is 23amps on a single circuit, more then enough to start my furnace or my large 120volt window AC.
Shipping was free with "super saver" and I got the gen in about 5 days. It was not double boxed but the box was in good shape when received. I opened and inspected the gen and found no problems. The wheels and handle needed assembly; I first thought some of the hardware was missing. I found the missing hardware packaged in a separate plastic bag hidden/tucked between the engine and generator. Once I found all the hardware assembly was easy.
When I removed the oil fill cap it did have a dipstick, but it really isn't used anyway. To get the proper amount of oil in the engine you need to fill it all the way to the top of the fill neck, which is common on a lot of small engines. The oil fill area is hard to get to even with my curved funnel I managed to spill a lot. Gas was easy and there is a fine screen over the gas fill to protect from any sediment getting into the gas tank. There is also a simple float type gas gage.
To start the engine you do need to pull the rope at quite an angle due to the design of the front panel. The pull is easy due to auto compression release (works the same as Honda). You could cut/modify the front panel if you wanted. This thing starts first or second pull with very little effort. It comes with one 15/20 amp duplex receptacle protected with a 20-amp breaker. One 30amp twist lock protected with a 23amp breaker; this is a single circuit so 23amps is max continuous draw possible. There is also a 12volt plug with an 8amp breaker untested by me. There is also an hour meter that will help with oil changes. I have had good luck with inexpensive engines simple by changing the oil frequently. I recommend oil changes at 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, then every 50 hours. It uses less then one quart of oil so this isn't expensive to do
I haven't made a disconnect for the furnace yet but the generator does run/start my air compressor and window AC just fine (only one at a time of course). I only have about 2 hours use but so far it works exactly how I expected. I realize it is not a high-end generator but hopefully it will not see as much use as one needed on a daily bases.
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This ETQ portable generator combines power and portability. Surge Watts: 3,500, Rated Watts: 2,800, Start Type: Recoil, Engine Displacement (cc): 207, HP: 7, Engine: OHV 4 stroke, Run Time: 11 hours at 50 percent, Receptacles (qty.): 2, Noise Level (dB): 65, Fuel Type: Gasoline, Fuel Capacity (gal.): 3.8, Low Oil Shutdown: Yes, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 24.20 x 18.30 x 18.30
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