The A-iPower SUA13000EFI is a powerful open frame generator with a rated wattage of 10,000 W and a starting wattage of 13,000 W. (Read full specs)
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Description
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In a nutshell, the A-iPower SUA13000EFI is a powerful portable generator mostly geared towards:
- Professionals who want to be able to deliver results, even during a power failure
- Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
- RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level
In the following paragraphs, we shall explore the power characteristics, available outlets, portability, and any additional features of the device.
Power & Run Time
Featuring a 459 cc Senci SC460 OHV 4-stroke engine, the A-iPower SUA13000EFI operates using gasoline, providing 120/240V, with a running wattage of 10,000W and a starting wattage of 13,000W.
The generator, rated for a noise of 69 dBA (less noisy than a normal conversation), provides flexibility in starting, offering both a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism and an intuitive and practical electric starter (battery included).
The Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system enhances the engine's reliability, lowers fuel consumption, improves startup, reduces servicing, boosts stale fuel resistance, and offers better altitude adaptability.
Equipped with a 6.6 gallons fuel tank, the SUA13000EFI ensures continuous operation for around 8.5 hours at 50% load with a full tank (fuel usage approximately 0.78 gallons per hour).
The <5% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of the SUA13000EFI ensures a clean sine wave output, providing a secure power source for your sensitive electronics through its AC outlets.
Outlets
The control panel provides the upcoming 6 AC outlets:
Additionally, it features 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle with which you may charge your batteries with ease.
With its 14-50R outlet, this A-iPower unit is RV-ready for owners with a 50-amp service in their RVs. In addition, with its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the SUA13000EFI is designed to be transfer switch ready, allowing easy connection to your breaker box for powering your home during a blackout.
Portability
At L28 x W21 x H22.8 in, the A-iPower SUA13000EFI boasts a traditional open frame structure, ensuring stability and allowing for convenient maintenance access to components, promoting air circulation. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.
Although this generator is technically considered 'portable' (in the sense that it can be moved), its 218 lbs make it incredibly difficult to manually lift and transport. Nevertheless, thanks to its wheel kit and its folding handle (a decent solution to its lack of maneuverability), the generator can be easily moved, once placed the ground.
Features
The SUA13000EFI's control panel
For easy status and activity monitoring of the SUA13000EFI, its control panel integrates a digital data center, offering insights into the lifetime run hours.
In addition to this info, a light indicator serves to show you when its oil levels are insufficient.
Equipped with a built-in fuel gauge, the generator facilitates swift gas level checks.
In terms of security, the generator features an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), ensuring peace of mind during its use.
It also includes a carbon monoxide sensor. This sensor is designed to monitor the level of carbon monoxide present during the generator's operation. If the generator is positioned incorrectly and carbon monoxide levels rise to an unsafe level, the generator will automatically shut down.
Along the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), useful for starting the generator right away, the A-iPower SUA13000EFI's package also includes these accessories: oil, battery charging cables and tool kit.
The A-iPower SUA13000EFI versus other generators
The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how some of the key specs of the A-iPower SUA13000EFI compare to generators of similar power (between 9500 and 10500 W).
- As far as its dry weight is concerned, the A-iPower SUA13000EFI weighs just 218 pounds and thus, it is one of the lighter 9500 to 10500 rated wattage generators. If weight is an important consideration for you, the Westinghouse WGen9500TFc stands out as one of the top contenders in this power category, with a dry weight of 203.4 pounds.
- Delivering a rated noise output as low as 69 dBA, this generator places itself as one of the most quiet among the units of similar power.
- As for its runtime, the SUA13000EFI runs for around 8.5 hours at a 50% load, placing it towards the low end among comparable products. Concerning the run times, one of the several devices with a comparable output, offering the highest autonomy, is the Powerhorse 13000ES, which is able to run for around 15 hours.
- Autonomy holds its importance, however, it is largely dependent on the generator’s fuel capacity and so, it is nonsensible to discuss it without mentioning fuel efficiency as well. Among generators of similar power, this generator stands out with a better fuel efficiency than most, with consumption rates around 0.78 GPH (gallon per hour) at 50% load. To prioritize fuel savings, we advise considering the Pulsar G12KBN, which stands out for its gasoline efficiency, consuming just 0.67 gallons per hour.
The bottom line
- CO Sensor
- Several accessories included
- GFCI Outlets
- Electric start
- Clean sine wave
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Lightweight for its kind (218 lbs)
- Quiet for its power (69 dBA)
- Fuel efficient
- No remote start
- Relatively low run time
Features and Specifications
| Inverter | No |
|---|---|
| Parallel capable | No |
| RV ready | No |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Engine | 459 cc Senci SC460 OHV 4-stroke |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Voltage | AC: 120/240V 60 Hz, DC: 12V |
|---|---|
| Running watts | 10,000 W |
| Starting watts | 13,000 W |
| Running amps (@120/240V) | 83.3/41.7 amps |
| Peak amps (@120/240V) | 108.3/54.2 amps |
| Run time @50% load | 8.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Unknown |
| GFCI outlets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Covered outlets | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes |
| AC outlets |
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| DC outlets | 1x 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) |
| Data center | Lifetime run hours |
| Indicators | Low oil |
| Fuel tank | 6.6 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes |
| Weight | 218 lbs |
|---|---|
| Approx. dimensions (L x W x H) | 28 x 21 x 22.8 in |
| Noise (lower limit) | 69 dBA |
| THD | < 5% |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring |
| Spark arrestor | Yes |
| Neutral | Bonded to frame |
| Accessories included | Oil, tool kit, battery charging cables, battery, and wheel kit |
| UPC | 851217006602 |
Unlike many websites, we did our best to research each of the specs above. That being said, we are not immune to making the occasional mistake or omission. Should you notice any missing or incorrect values, don't hesitate to suggest improvements so we can address the issue.
About A-iPower
A-iPower, a small company based in the USA, is a fresh face on the generator market. Their product line is comprised of engines, water pumps, pressure washers and of course, generators. The selection of A-iPower generators includes several conventional and inverter portable generators, many of which have an electric starter. The company has several facilities, including headquarters in California and a distribution center in Wisconsin. The production of their devices is, however, outsourced completely overseas, to China.
Warranty Information
The A-iPower SUA13000EFI is covered under a warranty for up to 2 years. This warranty may be limited and may not cover all parts of the generator.
For more information about the warranty of A-iPower generators, please contact the A-iPower Customer Support: 1-855-888-3598.
Questions & Answers
What can it power?
| Item | Running Watts | Starting Watts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| At home | Sump pump (1/2 hp) | 1050 | 2150 |
| Furnace fan (1/2 hp) | 875 | 2350 | |
| Refrigerator (energy star) | 192 | 1192 | |
| Clothes dryer | 5400 | 6750 | |
| Blender | 400 | 850 | |
| Set of 5 LED light bulbs | 55 | 55 | |
| Cell phone charger | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 7992 W | 9467 W | |
| For camping | Radiant heater | 1300 | 1300 |
| RV refrigerator | 180 | 600 | |
| Hair dryer | 1800 | 1900 | |
| Electric grill | 1650 | 1650 | |
| Microwave (1000 watts) | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Electric fry pan | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Set of 5 LED light bulbs | 55 | 55 | |
| Total | 7985 W | 8405 W | |
| For work | Table saw | 1800 | 4500 |
| Air compressor (1 hp) | 1600 | 6100 | |
| Grinder | 1400 | 2500 | |
| Demolition hammer | 1260 | 1260 | |
| Pressure washer (1 hp) | 1200 | 3600 | |
| Reciprocating saw | 730 | 960 | |
| Total | 7990 W | 12490 W |
Can I get a propane adapter kit for this unit (Asked January 23, 2021)
There are no official conversion kits. The unit was designed to run on gasoline only. Since altering the fuel system could void your warranty and be an emissions violation, we cannot recommend this modification.
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User Reviews
Note that no where on the generator or manual does it say clean sine wave and the sticker says < 23% THD – there are serious questions as to whether or not it really has low THD and a consistent answer seems difficult to come by.
Unusable for events. Died while powering a stage and bouncy castle with kids in it. In all it died five times in the first 25hours.