PREDATOR 9500w Inverter Generator

I purchased my Harbor Freight PREDATOR 9500W Max Starting, 7600W Running Super Quiet Inverter Generator on July 25, 2021. So far I am very pleased with this unit. It has many great reviews and for good reason. It is well built, quiet, fuel efficient, produces clean power and lots of it.

After installing a 5-2-1 Compressor Saver on my down stairs 3 ton AC condensing unit (240v, approx. 11 running amps), this generator is able to start the compressor and run the AC system. The AHU under the house is a 120v circuit (approx. 8 running amps). Even with the AC system running, it can easily start and run the well pump (240v, approx. 10 running amps). This leaves plenty of room for running refrigerators, freezer, TV(s), lights, coffee maker, microwave and other miscellaneous items.

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⚠️Here are the safety rules of using portable generators. This is a very important announcement.

It is important to follow all generator safety rules whenever we use portable generators:

Everyone must see this. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety.

1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards.

2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house.

3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules.

4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords.


Hope this helps. Please make sure you follow all the generator safety tips. Thank you