Westinghouse iGen11000TFc - 9000/11000W Tri Fuel Inverter Generator With Remote Start

To sum up, the Westinghouse iGen11000TFc is a powerful portable inverter 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
• Camping and tailgating buffs looking to enhance their experience
• 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

The following sections will present you in detail its power characteristics, the different outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the extra features it benefits from.

Power & Run Time

The Westinghouse iGen11000TFc

The Westinghouse iGen11000TFc delivers 120/240V and is equipped with a tri-fuel technology, enabling it to operate on gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When powered by gasoline, it achieves a running wattage of 9,000W and a peak wattage of 11,000W. Switching to propane provides 8,100 rated watts and 10,000 peak watts, while natural gas operation delivers 7,200W of rated wattage and 8,800W of starting wattage. The impressive running wattage makes this unit one of the biggest inverter generators currently on the market. Moreover, the parallel capability (parallel kit not included) allows for increasing of power output when paired with another similar or compatible unit, providing increased energy capacity and reliability for diverse needs.

The inverter generator features a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism and also a user-friendly and hassle-free electric starter (battery included). It is rated for a noise of 64 dBA (just slightly more noisy than an office). Additionally, the iGen11000TFc features remote starting, offering users increased convenience (key fob included).

Regarding its running time, the iGen11000TFc, with a 7.9 gallons fuel tank, can operate for up to 19 hours with a full gasoline tank (with fuel consumption estimated at around 0.42 gallons per hour). It also offers up to 9.8 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.48 GPH) of operation when using propane.

Thanks to its low <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), the iGen11000TFc produces a clean sine wave output, making it safe for your sensitive electronics when utilizing the AC outlets.

Outlets

The control panel features the upcoming 4 AC outlets:

If you own an RV with a 50-amp service, you can consider this Westinghouse unit as RV-ready, as it features a 14-50R outlet. In addition, since it boasts a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the iGen11000TFc is engineered to be transfer switch ready, ensuring easy integration with your breaker box to provide backup power to your home during outages.

Westinghouse's ST Switch Outlet

The ST Switch outlet

The iGen11000TFc is what Westinghouse calls Smart Switch Ready. This means that it features a special outlet that allows for an automatic transfer of power in case of a power outage.

To benefit from this feature, you'll need the Westinghouse ST Switch (opens in a new tab), which is not included with the generator.

Simply put, the ST Switch is a cost-effective and versatile portable automatic transfer switch, which can be installed quickly and easily, without an electrician.

Plug the ST Switch into one of your household 120V outlets, plug your appliances to the ST Switch, and connect the iGen11000TFc to the ST Switch via the special outlet and a 120V cord. The generator will automatically turn on when the power goes out, and automatically turn off when the power returns.

Portability

With an inverter generator design, the Westinghouse iGen11000TFc features a closed construction (L30.2 x W25.2 x H26.6 in), enhancing aesthetics and ensuring reduced noise levels, offering a distinct advantage over standard, open frame generators. The generator has a contemporary design, convenient for recreationally generating power.

Although this generator is technically considered 'portable' (in the sense that it can be moved), its 191 lbs make it incredibly difficult to manually lift and transport. However, the lack of maneuverability can be offset with its set of 2 wheels and its folding handle, which allows for convenient shifting once the generator is placed on the ground.

Features

The iGen11000TFc's control panel

A digital data center, one of the features of the iGen11000TFc's control panel, gives you information on the power output, fuel level, frequency, voltage and lifetime run hours, and thus, is helpful for the monitoring of its activity and status.

In addition to this info, when the generator is on overload, the oil level is too low and the generator is ready, you will be informed by the featured light indicators.

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

Apart from the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to facilitate setup, the Westinghouse iGen11000TFc features extra accessories: propane hose, oil, funnel, key fob, tool kit and battery charger.