Westinghouse WGen3600c - 3600/4650W Portable Generator

The Westinghouse WGen3600c is a portable open frame generator with a rated wattage of 3,600 W and a starting wattage of 4,650 W. (Read full specs)

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The Westinghouse WGen3600c replaced the WGen3600. It's a portable generator especially useful for:

• RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level
• Occasional participants of outdoor events, competitions, concerts and festivals
• Homeowners in need of an emergency backup power for their essentials

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 Westinghouse WGen3600c

The Westinghouse WGen3600c's design includes a gasoline-fueled 212 cc OHV 4-stroke engine with cast iron sleeve. With a 120V output, it gives a running wattage of 3,600W and also a peak wattage of 4,650W.

Featuring a noise rating of 68 dBA (less noisy than background music), the generator utilizes a traditional recoil pull-start mechanism for ignition.

The WGen3600c's fuel tank holds 4 gallons, ensuring uninterrupted operation for up to 14 hours with a full tank (fuel consumption approximately 0.29 GPH).

The WGen3600c is unsuitable for the powering of sensitive electronic devices due to its high THD (<23%).

Outlets

The control panel is equipped with the following 4 AC outlets:

Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)

120V 30A (L5-30R) receptacle

120V 30A (TT-30R) receptacle

Thanks to its TT-30R receptacle (TT stands for 'Travel Trailer'), this Westinghouse generator is RV Ready.

Portability

Measuring L23.3 x W22.8 x H21.3 in, the classic open frame build of the Westinghouse WGen3600c delivers stability and easy maintenance access to components, facilitating air circulation. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

With a dry weight of 106.1 lbs, the WGen3600c can easily follow you wherever your power needs are. Moreover, its wheel kit and its folding handle make it easy to shift the generator once it's on the ground.

Features

The WGen3600c's control panel

Featuring a built-in fuel gauge, the generator offers quick, convenient, and easy gas level checks at a glance.

Considering security aspects, the generator boasts an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), offering peace of mind throughout operation.

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.

While the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), helpful for starting the device promptly, come with the Westinghouse WGen3600c, the following accessories are also included: tool kit, funnel and oil. The official storage cover and running cover are also available, as separate purchases.

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The Westinghouse WGen3600c versus other generators

The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how some of the key specs of the Westinghouse WGen3600c compare to generators of similar power (between 3500 and 4500 W).

• With a dry weight of 106.1 pounds, the Westinghouse WGen3600c finds itself in the expected weight range for generators able to produce between 3500 and 4500 rated watts. if you wish to prioritize weight, the WEN 56432iX is one of the top contenders in its power category, weighing only 52.9 pounds.
• The generator can be considered average in its noise for its power category, as it is rated at 68 dBA. If noise emissions are one of your priorities, you may want to take a look at the Westinghouse iGen5000DF. It's one of the quietest options among generators of similar power, rated at 52 dBA.
• As for its runtime, the WGen3600c runs for up to 14 hours at a 25% load, placing it towards the low end among comparable products. If concerned with autonomy, one of the products of a comparable power output, which offers the highest run time, is the DuroMax XP4850HX, boasting with up to 23 hours.
• Even though run times are undoubtedly important, they are dependent on the fuel capacity to a large extent. For a more wholesome picture, we must take into consideration the fuel consumption of the generator. Compared to similar devices, this generator is less fuel-efficient than most: it burns around 0.29 gallons of gasoline per hour at a 25% load. If you are concerned with gasoline efficiency, having a fuel consumption of just 0.16 GPH, the Champion 201319 is a device you could look out for.

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About Westinghouse

The US based Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment is a legacy subsidiary of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, founded in 1886. While the company has been acquired and merged into the American CBS, the Westinghouse name remains as the brand name for many of their electrical solutions, which stretch across the scale from power plants to portable generators. Portable generators – the main product of the Outdoor Power Equipment branch of Westinghouse – used to be manufactured by Westpro Power Systems, which was bought in 2016 by Midwest Equipment. Lawn equipment, such as trimmers and blowers, is also sold under the Westinghouse brand name. All of their products are designed in the US. However, they are in many cases manufactured in China and Vietnam.

Warranty Information

The Westinghouse WGen3600c is covered under a warranty for up to 3 years. This warranty may be limited and may not cover all parts of the generator.
For more information about the warranty of Westinghouse generators, please consult Westinghouse's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-855-944-3571.

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