Powerhorse s8000id - 6000/8000W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator With Remote Start

In short, the Powerhorse s8000id is a portable inverter generator adequately designed for:

• RV travellers looking for even more independence
• People occasionally participating in sporting competitions, open-air performances and outdoor festivals
• Food van owners who know that just a short power outage could lose them hundreds of dollars
• Homeowners in need of an emergency backup power for their essentials
• Professionals who want to be able to deliver results, even during a power failure

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

With its dual-fuel technology, the Powerhorse s8000id delivers 120/240V, and offers power and flexibility. Running on gasoline, it boasts a running wattage of 6,000W and a peak wattage of 8,000W. When powered by propane, it delivers 5,400 running watts and 7,200 peak watts. In addition, the device is parallel capable (parallel kit (opens in a new tab) not included) and thus, can be linked to a similar or compatible unit for added power.

The inverter generator, rated for a noise of 62 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a normal conversation), provides flexibility in starting, offering both a traditional recoil pull-start mechanism and a straightforward and intuitive electric starter (battery included). For additional convenience, the s8000id may also be remotely started (key fob included).

In terms of running time, the s8000id, equipped with a 3.78 gallons fuel tank, is capable of running continuously for around 8 hours at 50% load on a full gasoline tank (with fuel consumption estimated at around 0.47 gallons per hour). When utilizing propane, it provides around 7 hours (estimation based on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.67 GPH) of operation.

The s8000id generates a clean sine wave with <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), ensuring minimal electrical noise and fluctuations. This feature makes it ideal for powering sensitive electronics, providing stable and reliable AC power through the outlets.

Outlets

The control panel provides the upcoming 4 AC outlets:

Furthermore, it showcases 2 DC outlets: there's two 5V USB ports (USB-A) providing convenient charging capabilities for mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices.

While not classified as 'RV Ready,' this Powerhorse generator can still provides the advantage of RV connection via its L5-30R receptacle, ensuring power supply to your RV with an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. Besides, since it features a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the s8000id is tailored to be transfer switch ready, making it easy to connect it to your breaker box for home power support during outages.

Portability

With an inverter generator design, the Powerhorse s8000id features a closed construction (L27.2 x W20.3 x H21.7 in), enhancing aesthetics and ensuring reduced noise levels, offering a distinct advantage over standard, open frame generators. This modern design aims to provide an ideal power solution to recreational users.

While the generator is considered to be technically 'portable' (in the sense that you can move it), manually lifting and transporting it may be challenging, due to its high weight of 135.7 lbs. Nevertheless, the restricted maneuverability is counteracted by its set of 2 wheels and its telescopic handle, enabling easy shifting once the generator is set in place.

Features

The s8000id's control panel

To help you monitor the s8000id's status and activity, its control panel is equipped with a convenient meter, providing voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours data. To offer you even more control and easy operation during nighttime, the panel is LED-lit.

In addition to this info, when the generator is overloaded, the generator is ready and its oil levels are insufficient, you will be informed by the featured light indicators.

Equipped with a built-in fuel gauge, the inverter generator facilitates swift gas level checks.

In terms of security, the generator features an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, 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.

Alongside the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) for quick setup, the Powerhorse s8000id is bundled with additional accessories: battery charger, tool kit, funnel, propane hose and key fob.