I acquired one of these a few weeks ago strictly for emergency usage, which will hopefully be rare, if ever used. I expect to power a well pump, furnace fan, lights, TV, fridge, microwave, etc. ... but not necessariy all simultaineously. The ETQ TG32P12 has adequate capacity for this use for my circumstances.
The generator was shipped via UPS and recieved within a few days. The shipping box showed some significant wear and tear but no major areas indicating shipping damage. After removing the unit from it's box, I noticed the generator end had two minor dents to the generator housing and the frame seemed slightly bent. These were both minor cosmetic issues not worth any followup. I am very satisfied with the unit's overall fit & finish.
Adding gas and oil, the unit started the first pull. It is very quiet! I powered two 1500 watt heaters via the 4 pin locking connector generator outlet (I had to buy a $20 cable to do this) for about 90 minutes. These loads are close to the unit's maximum rated output. The generator carried the load properly, reacts to load changes quickly and the output voltage was in the neighborhood of 110 volts (using an analog volt meter).
The motor-generator does 'buck' around some within the unit's frame when at this load. I was using it in my yard, so it did not wander around any. But it might if used on a hard surface.
When I switched the generator off, it continued to run! I checked the wiring around the switch and noticed a wire had pulled loose from a connector in the wiring harnass. The generator powered down after I plugged this wire back in.
I would have preferred an additional 120 VAC GFCI outlet instead of the 3 pin L5-30R outlet. This would provide GFCI protection for both of the generator's 120 VAC output circuits. A built-in volt meter would be useful. The provided wheels are a small diameter and very narrow ... fine for a hard surface, but somewhat problematic for grass or softer surfaces. I do have some concern for the observed "bucking" under load. I suspect this is typical for most generators, but we'll see what portions of the unit, its wiring harness, etc. shakes loose with usage.
I believe the TG32P12 represents a good value for a backup, emergency power role for many home situations. It has adequate power capacity for many items in a typical home. However, it does not have capacity to power things like an electic water heater, electric range, heat pump, central air conditioning, etc.Get more detail about ETQ TG32P12 4000 Watt 7 HP 207cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator (Non-CARB Compliant).
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