Westinghouse WGen5300c - 5300/6600W Portable Generator With Remote Start

In summary, the Westinghouse WGen5300c is a compact portable generator especially useful for:

• RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level
• People occasionally participating in outdoor fairs, festivals or events
• Food truck owners who want to ensure that their business is fully self-contained and does not rely on potentially unreliable external power
• Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout

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 Westinghouse WGen5300c

Westinghouse WGen5300c runs on gasoline, powered by a 274 cc OHV 4-stroke engine, delivering 120/240V, boasting a running wattage of 5,300W alongside a starting wattage of 6,600W.

The generator, rated for a noise of 68 dBA (less noisy than background music), provides flexibility in starting, offering both a simple traditional pull-start mechanism and a convenient and easy-to-use electric starter (battery included). Additionally, the WGen5300c features remote starting, offering users increased convenience (key fob included).

Equipped with a 4.7 gallons fuel tank, the WGen5300c ensures continuous operation for around 11 hours at 50% load with a full tank (fuel usage approximately 0.43 gallons per hour).

The WGen5300c is unsuitable for the powering of sensitive electronic devices due to its high THD (<23%).

Outlets

The control panel provides the upcoming 4 AC outlets:

Thanks to its TT-30R receptacle (TT stands for 'Travel Trailer'), this Westinghouse generator is RV Ready, making it ideal for powering recreational vehicles. In addition, as it features a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the WGen5300c is transfer switch ready: in case of a power outage, you will be easily able to connect it to a breaker box and power your household.

Westinghouse's ST Switch Outlet

The ST Switch outlet

The WGen5300c 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 WGen5300c 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 dimensions of L23.2 x W20.1 x H19.1 in, the standard open frame design of the Westinghouse WGen5300c provides stability and easy maintenance access to components, as well as good air circulation. This type of design is ideal for tough environments and heavy outdoor use.

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 136.6 lbs. Despite the restricted maneuverability, its wheel kit and its folding handle provides a solution, allowing for convenient shifting once the generator is positioned on the ground.

Features

The WGen5300c's control panel

A digital data center, one of the features of the WGen5300c's control panel, gives you information on the lifetime run hours, frequency and voltage, and thus, is helpful for the monitoring of its activity and status.

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

Regarding security, the generator comes with an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), providing peace of mind during 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.

In addition to the traditional documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to help you get started promptly, the Westinghouse WGen5300c also includes several accessories: key fob, battery charger, funnel, oil and tool kit. The official storage cover and running cover are also available, as separate purchases.