Firman P08008 - 8000/10000W Portable Generator With Remote Start

To sum up, the Firman P08008 is a portable generator tailored for:

• Food van owners who know that just a short power outage could lose them hundreds of dollars
• Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
• Professionals in need of safely powering high-intensity work or lighting equipment
• RV travellers wishing to enhance their freedom and nomad lifestyle

In the sections ahead, the power characteristics, availability of various outlets, the portability, and any additional features of the device shall be discussed.

Power & Run Time

The Firman P08008

The Firman P08008's design includes a gasoline-fueled 439 cc Firman Max-Pro Series OHV 4-stroke engine with cast iron sleeve. With a 120/240V output, it gives a running wattage of 8,000W and also a peak wattage of 10,000W.

The generator, rated for a noise of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a shower), provides flexibility in starting, offering both a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism and a user-friendly and hassle-free electric starter (battery included). To add further convenience, the P08008 can be remotely started (key fob included).

Equipped with a 8 gallons fuel tank, the P08008 ensures continuous operation for around 12 hours at 50% load with a full tank (fuel usage approximately 0.67 gallons per hour).

As the P08008 exhibits a THD of less than 25%, which is high, it is best avoided for powering sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel features the upcoming 5 AC outlets:

If your RV requires a 50-amp service, consider this Firman unit RV-ready, as it includes a 14-50R outlet. In addition, with its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the P08008 is designed to be transfer switch ready, allowing easy connection to your breaker box for powering your home during a blackout.

Portability

With a size of L27.1 x W27.5 x H26.8 in, the Firman P08008 features an open frame design, providing stability and simplified maintenance access to components, enhancing air circulation. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

Despite its weight of 208 lbs, the generator is still considered 'portable,' meaning it is movable, although its heftiness may restrict portability in certain environments or require additional considerations for transportation and setup. Nonetheless, the limited maneuverability is compensated for by utilizing its wheel kit (⌀10") and its folding handle, which facilitates shifting once the generator is set on the ground.

Features

The P08008's control panel

For convenient monitoring of its status and activity, the control panel of the P08008 includes a convenient meter, which displays voltage, frequency and lifetime hours.

In addition to this info, a light indicator shows you if its oil levels are insufficient.

The generator allows for a quick, easy and convenient assessment of its gas level, as it is equipped with a built-in fuel gauge.

As far as security is concerned, the generator comes with an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), providing peace of mind during use.

The P08008 also benefits from Firman’s CO Alert carbon monoxide shutdown, which automatically shuts down the engine when harmful levels of carbon monoxide accumulate around the generator or a CO Alert fault occurs.

Along the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), useful for starting the generator right away, the Firman P08008's package also includes these accessories: funnel, oil, key fob, tool kit and RV adapter.