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

In a nutshell, the Firman P08008 is a portable generator mostly geared towards:

• Food truck owners who do not wish to see their business interrupted under any circumstances
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working
• 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

Running on gasoline, the Firman P08008 operates with a 439 cc Firman Max-Pro Series OHV 4-stroke engine with cast iron sleeve, delivering 120/240V, with a running wattage of 8,000W and a peak wattage of 10,000W.

Operating with a noise rating of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a dishwasher), this generator offers two starting options: a traditional recoil pull-start mechanism and a user-friendly and hassle-free electric starter (battery included). Additionally, the P08008 may be remotely started, enhancing user convenience (key fob included).

The P08008's fuel tank, with a capacity of 8 gallons, supports uninterrupted operation for around 12 hours at 50% load when fully fueled (fuel consumption at an estimated 0.67 gallons per hour).

The P08008 is unsuitable for the powering of sensitive electronic devices due to its high THD (<25%).

Outlets

The control panel includes the following 5 AC outlets:

With its 14-50R outlet, this Firman unit is RV-ready for owners with a 50-amp service in their RVs. In addition, equipped with a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the P08008 is engineered to be transfer switch ready, enabling simple hookup to your breaker box to provide backup power for your home during blackouts.

Portability

Measuring L27.1 x W27.5 x H26.8 in, the classic open frame build of the Firman P08008 delivers stability and easy maintenance access to components, facilitating air circulation. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

Even at 208 lbs, the generator is categorized as 'portable,' suggesting its movability, although its weight may impede its portability. Nevertheless, the restricted maneuverability is counteracted by its wheel kit (⌀10") and its folding handle, enabling easy shifting once the generator is set in place.

Features

The P08008's control panel

The P08008's status and activity may be monitored conveniently via the control panel, as it features a convenient meter, displaying voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours information.

In addition to this info, the generator's light indicator provides visual feedback when its oil levels are insufficient.

The built-in fuel gauge of the generator ensures simple and quick gas level assessments.

Security-wise, this product benefits from an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, which gives you a complete peace of mind when using it.

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.

While the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), helpful for starting the device promptly, come with the Firman P08008, the following accessories are also included: tool kit, key fob, RV adapter, funnel and oil.