Powerhorse s12500t - 9500/12500W Tri Fuel Generator With Remote Start

To sum up, the Powerhorse s12500t is a powerful portable generator tailored for:

• Homeowners who wish to power almost all appliances in their house 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 in need of safely powering high-intensity work or lighting equipment

In the forthcoming sections, you'll delve into its power characteristics, the various outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the additional features it boasts.

Power & Run Time

The Powerhorse s12500t

The Powerhorse s12500t delivers 120/240V and boasts with a tri-fuel technology enabling it to utilize gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When powered by gasoline, it achieves a running wattage of 9,500W and a peak wattage of 12,500W. Upon using propane, it gains 8,550 rated watts and 11,250 peak watts. Its operation with natural gas provides 7,125W of rated wattage and 9,375W of starting wattage.

The generator, rated for a noise of 97 dBA (which is pretty noisy), provides flexibility in starting, offering both a manual recoil starter system and a simple and elegant electric starter (battery not included). For additional convenience, the s12500t may also be remotely started (key fob included).

With a fuel capacity of 6.6 gallons, the s12500t can operate for around 9 hours at 50% load using gasoline (fuel consumption around 0.73 GPH), or for around 4.2 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 1.12 GPH) using propane.

The quite high THD (<23%) of the s12500t makes it unsuitable for powering sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel features the following 6 AC outlets:

In addition, it provides 2 DC outlets: there's two 5V USB ports (USB-A) enabling convenient charging of devices like mobile phones and tablets.

Because the s12500t is equipped with a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, it is transfer switch ready: it can power your home during a power outage, as it can be easily connected to your breaker box to power your household.

Portability

Measuring L29.3 x W26.7 x H26.4 in, the Powerhorse s12500t showcases a classic open frame layout, guaranteeing stability and simple maintenance access to components, while facilitating air circulation. The design is ideal for rough environments and demanding outdoor use.

With a weight of 235 lbs, the generator is still labeled as 'portable,' denoting its ability to be moved, although its heaviness might restrict easy portability. 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 s12500t's control panel

For convenient monitoring of its status and activity, the control panel of the s12500t includes a convenient meter, which displays voltage, frequency and lifetime hours.

In addition to this info, a light indicator on the device will notify you if its oil levels are insufficient.

The generator includes a built-in fuel gauge, a quick, easy and convenient method of checking the device’s gas level.

From a security point of view, the generator is equipped with an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), giving you a peace of mind during 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.

With the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), letting you start the generator quickly, the Powerhorse s12500t also comes with several accessories, including: natural gas hose with NPT adapter, funnel, key fob, propane hose and tool kit.