Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Generator

Review of the Westinghouse 9500DF Dual Fuel Generator
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Please Note: I do not recommend running sensitive electronics like computers directly off this generator or any generator with a THD greater than 5%. For those sensitive items, I would use this generator to charge an appropriate battery backed "solar generator" and then use that to run the sensitive electronics.

[neftv]

Question. When you had the generator hooked with the 50amp plug to your solar batteries you were getting 90amps Did I understand that? I think the Gauge wire in the plug going to the 50 amp plug tops off at 60amp right? I think what I am getting to I did not understand how that solar system works and what you were showing

[seans]

I purchased this exact generator over the summer here in Texas. I spent a few extra dollars to have a transfer switch installed and loaded up with a few cans of fuel (just in case). The storms hit and my neighborhood was without electric for days. We were warm and safe. We had friends staying with us to keep them safe through the storm. My only regret was not having my pool pump on the switch and it froze and cracked. We were blessed to have this generator. Yep its a little loud but who really cares in an emergency situation. I stand by this generator as it got us through 3 days of a deep freeze.

[shilothompson]

Talk about some serious toys! Nicely done, the attention to detail is apparent, no corners cut, no expense spared, and the multi-system integration is a compliment to the designer. Kudos!

[MichaelSmith-lywx]

I purchased this generator 6 months ago expecting rolling black-outs here in CA. After watching your video, I'm convinced I made a great purchase. Love the idea of solar batteries!

[mikeleroy]

I’m amazed at how organized your shop and utilities are!

[USMCSDI]

I bought this generator after Ian leveled SW Florida last September. This video pretty much shores up the fact that I bought a GOOD generator. Already had an electrician run a 50 amp box outside so I can run the whole house including the AC

[stevenrichardson]

The best video I have ever seen about whole house generators. Thanks so much ! I just ordered the same generator for my off-grid solar powered house as a backup. I ordered it before I saw your video, so you verified my conclusions about this product. Well done !!

[getbent]

Really like these units, have a 7500 and 9500 dual fuel. Plumbed a tee in after house regulator with a quick connect adapter on the generator so I can tie in to the 1000 gallon tank. Can ran a long time off of that

[joeylanai]

Thank you for taking the time to explain, video and detail all of this generators abilities and more. I’m really impressed with it as well as your setup. The battery bank and solar are AWES9ME. Thank you again!

[hiwayman]

Great review. I LOVE my WGEN9500 Duel Fuel & ST Switch that I have set up as a Auto Backup Generator.
With my ST, I have it wired to the UPS that powers my Entertainment/Communications Control Center, living room heater, and a few LED lghts. This gives the living room seemingly uninterrupted power. Also I ran 1 line from each 120V, 20 amp outlet "2 total" to the house for "EMERGENCY POWER ONLY " outlets that only work when the generator is running. For a short-term power outage, this is great. If it is longer-term or we need more power, we go downstairs and hit the manual 50 amp whole house power transfer switch. I love the flexible of it. All for about $1, 300.00.

[GOLTURBO]

I asked Westinghouse for one PWR Nuclear Reactor... They declined. Sad... But instead I bought one 28000 Dual Fuel, and... This thing is a BEAST. A bit of THD but... Very good power output.

[lakendracollier]

Superb video!!!! I purchased this generator over the summer (3 months ago) and now trying to prepare for the winter months. All questions I had while doing individual research were answered in this video. Thank you!!!

[maxwellcrazycat]

I just bought the same generator. In the process of wiring the interface with my main panel.

[markvanfossen]

Thank you. This is by far one of the best reviews/demonstrations I have seen. A little backwards still looking at reviews but I just purchased one of these and now feel confident I made a good choice.

[danielpassarelli]

I’m checking your video out since my dad is building a beach house in a place with a lot of power outages and he wants something good but cheap, we really liked this generator and we’re liking the idea of having two of these. One for lighting, refrigerator, wall plugs and pool pumps and another just for AC. Nice review

[rlaf]

I just took delivery of this exact generator. Online reviews were pretty good so I ordered one. I was pretty sure I can use it for everything in my house but after seeing this video review I'm confident it will work just fine as my house is much smaller. I'm having a GenerLink transfer switch installed so my house can stay powered for the sometimes chaotic New England weather. Now my only question is if I could convert the generator from propane to natural gas.

[ernestwalden]

Pritty sweet set up you have. Im glad so many people are being and starting to be more self reliant. I have firman duel fuel 9400 watt generator. My house isn't as big as yours so mine will power anything and everything in my house. But I'm not an electrition so I just do it the old fashioned way and run cords everywhere when the power goes out LOL

[JMGeranimo]

I probably should have gotten this one. Picked up the 5300 DF for a good price. Really got it to cover the fridge and deep freezer. So it's still useful. Like it so far.

[randyr]

@Homestead Engineering Great video! I bought this unit about 1.5 years ago. I have natural gas at my house no propane. So I was going to get a conversion kit. I called a company that makes them and told him my story. He said did you try it on natural gas yet? I said no. He said try it. So I just hooked it up to my home natural gas, AND IT WORKS. You may want to let your people know when they ask. I run my whole house and central AC on it.
So next time someone asks, just ask them did they try it yet!

[rangerrick]

Lol - the view of the earth with it still sounding in the background answered my question....