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Zoom on the Firman P01001
In a nutshell, the Firman P01001 is a compact and lightweight portable generator mostly geared towards:
- Camping and tailgating hobbyists looking for a portable power source
- Handcrafting enthusiasts who wish to work on-the-go
In the sections ahead, the power characteristics, availability of various outlets, the portability, and any additional features of the device shall be discussed, including its emission compliance information.
Power & Run Time
The Firman P01001
The Firman P01001's design includes a gasoline-fueled 80 cc Firman Max-Pro Series OHV 4-stroke engine. With a 120V output, it gives a running wattage of 1050W and also a peak wattage of 1300W.
The generator features a simple traditional pull-start mechanism. It is rated for a noise of 62 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a normal conversation).
Thanks to a fuel capacity of 1.3 gallon, the P01001 can operate for around 10 hours at 50% load with a full tank (fuel consumption around 0.13 GPH).
The powering of sensitive electronic devices with the P01001 is not recommended due to its relatively high THD (<25%).
Outlets
The control panel provides the upcoming AC outlet:
It also sports 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A receptacle with which charging your batteries is made easy.
Portability
The dimensions of the Firman P01001, which are L16.2 x W12.9 x H15 in, and its typical, open frame design provides stability and enables the generator to be raised above ground level. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.
Labeled a lightweight portable generator, the P01001 weighs just 46 lbs. A single person should not have any problems moving it around and thus, enjoy power availability on-the-go.
Features
The P01001's control panel
The P01001's status and activity may be monitored conveniently via the control panel, as it features a handy voltmeter that allows you to easily monitor power output anytime.
The generator includes a built-in fuel gauge, a quick, easy and convenient method of checking the device’s gas level.
As for its security measures, the device features an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), letting you use it with a peace of mind.
Along the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), useful for starting the generator right away, the Firman P01001's package also includes these accessories: funnel, battery charging cables, oil and tool kit.
Emissions
The Firman P01001 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. Thus, selling and purchasing this generator is allowed in each of the 50 states, including California.
Moreover, it features a spark arrestor, which makes it suitable for use in forested areas.
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The Firman P01001 versus other generators
The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how some of the key specs of the Firman P01001 compare to generators of similar power (between 1000 and 2000 W).
- Since the generator weighs in at a dry weight of 46 lbs, the Firman P01001 belongs in the expected weight range for devices which can produce between 1000 and 2000 rated watts. In terms of weight, one of the champions in their power range is the Genmax GM1200i, standing at just 25.3 lbs.
- When compared to devices able to produce a similar running wattage, this generator and its lowest emitted noise of 62 dBA is on the noisier side. If you are concerned with noise, check out the Honda EU2200i, which is one of the least noisy generators in its power range, with a noise rating of just 48 dBA.
- Since the P01001 boasts with a run time of around 10 hours at 50% load, it can be safely judged as a device of a higher run time than most generators of a comparable output. Concerning the run times, one of the several devices with a comparable output, offering the highest autonomy, is the Pulsar PG2200, which is able to run for around 12 hours.
- Even though run times are undoubtedly important, they are dependent on the fuel capacity to a large extent. For a more wholesome picture, we must take into consideration the fuel consumption of the generator. At an estimated fuel consumption of 0.13 GPH (gallon per hour) at 50% load, this generator is a rather fuel efficient one within its wattage category. If you wish to further improve in the area of fuel efficiency, the Westinghouse iGen2200, which boasts with a gas consumption of only 0.11 GPH, may be the right generator for you.
Price comparison
As you can see from this interactive chart, when compared to other 1000-2000W generators, the Firman P01001 is on the cheap side of the price range.
It can therefore be a really good buy if you're looking to acquire a budget generator.
The bottom line
- Inexpensive
- Several accessories included
- High run time
- Fuel efficient
- Decent weight (46 lbs)
- Only 1 AC outlet
- No electric start
- On the noisy side (62 dBA)
Features and Specifications
| Inverter | No |
|---|---|
| Portable | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No |
| RV ready | No |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Engine | 80 cc Firman Max-Pro Series OHV 4-stroke |
| Starting system | Recoil |
| Voltage | AC: 120V 60 Hz, DC: 12V |
|---|---|
| Running watts | 1050 W |
| Starting watts | 1300 W |
| Running amps | 8.8 amps |
| Peak amps | 10.8 amps |
| Run time @50% load | 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | Unknown |
| GFCI outlets | No |
|---|---|
| Covered outlets | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | No |
| AC outlets | 1x 120V 20A (5-20R) |
| DC outlets | 1x 12V 8A receptacle |
| Data center | Voltmeter |
| Indicators | No |
| Fuel tank | Steel, 1.3 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes |
| Weight | 46 lbs |
|---|---|
| Approx. dimensions (L x W x H) | 16.2 x 12.9 x 15 in |
| Noise (lower limit) | 62 dBA |
| THD | < 25% |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Low oil and overload protection |
| Spark arrestor | Yes |
| Neutral | Bonded to frame |
| Accessories included | Oil, funnel, tool kit, and battery charging cables |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Series | Performance |
| UPC | 840876110041 |
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 FIRMAN Power Equipment
Founded in 1999, Firman Power Equipment is a company with a short, but established history in the power equipment industry. Based in Arizona, the company offers an immense range of products, including power tools, automotive equipment, storage utilities, work wear, but most importantly, a wide selection of generators of all sizes, designs and outputs. Interestingly, Firman is a wholly owned subsidiary of the China National Machinery Industry Corporation - a somewhat well renowned company in China and acts as a de facto distributor of their products in the US.
Warranty Information
The Firman P01001 is covered under a warranty for up to 3 years. This warranty may be limited and may not cover all parts of the generator.
For more information about the warranty of Firman generators, please consult Firman's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-844-FIRMAN1 (844-347-6261).
Questions & Answers
What can it power?
| Item | Running Watts | Starting Watts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| At home | Refrigerator (energy star) | 192 | 1192 |
| Radio | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 292 W | 1292 W | |
| For camping | RV refrigerator | 180 | 600 |
| Rice cooker | 650 | 650 | |
| Total | 830 W | 1250 W | |
| For work | Reciprocating saw | 730 | 960 |
| Bug zapper | 80 | 80 | |
| Total | 810 W | 1040 W |
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User Reviews
i purchased the Firman P01001 generator that is located in the side of my 10 car hauler (semi truck) to power my fridge 75W microwave 700 watt
coffee maker 900 watt laptop 25watt , and a small Freon filled air conditioning machine that is only 250 W
all the appliances were directly connected to a 2000 watt 120v to 12v inverter and the inverter was connected to a 12v 90 A semi battery, now i only had one or 2 appliances on at the same time so not to over work the inverter or battery then the battery was charged via my trucks engine ,
when the main truck engine was off i the Firman P01001 generator was used to charge all the batteries of the truck via a 120v to 12v 55AMP transformer this setup worked well for a year the Firman P01001 generator ran for 8 hours with the air conditioning machine and fridge on all night every night during hot Arizona/Nevada weather plus it lived on the side of the truck so had a hard life, i changed the oil every 2 weeks of been ran every night for about 9 hours , with not issues except to clean the air filter and spark plug with in 6 months
the only issue i had was the handle caused the metal tank to rip a hole in the tank where the handle attached this was repleaded by firman under warranty and i used big washers on the replacement tank to spred the load from the handle, its been fine since.
then 11 months of hard use strapped to the side of a car hauler been used almost every day it give in and stopped generating power.
i get about 50 volts out of the outlet now , the engine still runs strong, i would use full quart of full synthetic 15/40w diesel engine oil on a oil change so it would run the full 2 weeks with out the oil low cut off kicking in and i would empty about half a quart of oil out of it when it was changed so oil consumtion was not do bad for the ammount of time it was running
plus the extra oil would help with the extended run times of about 150 hours per oil change and engine cooling.
it sits on top of the car haulers battery box strapped to the frame work via the handle attached to the tank on the side of the truck so the elements do get to it from time to time it but its not constantly soaked in water and its worked fine in wet / dry dusty and in very hot and cold weather at low and high altitude, its been perfect size to keep on the truck and uses only 1.3 gallons of gas per night and does not take up too much space on the truck, im sad its given up i was hoping to get 3 years out of it then get another, i just hope firman honor there 3 year warranty and send me the replacement generator parts i need to fix it and i can install the existing parts on my current unit, like they did when they sent a replaced the tank.
personally i think the dynamo part has failed or the brushes or the winding have failed, the load on the generator was not very much about 50 % and was consistent . it was only plugged in to the transformer on the truck that was charging the tucks batteries when the truck engine was off over night or some times during the day when i was waiting for a new load.
Good generator for minor use like t.v light radio small fridg
This brand new gen as of 1-6-2020 surges very bad,has very lean fuel mixture needs larger pilot jet unable to use it so it is useless since i cannot get larger jet i will bring it back tech support as is the warranty is no good.