Westinghouse WGen9500TFc EFI - 9500/12500W Tri Fuel Generator With Remote Start And EFI Engine

In summary, the Westinghouse WGen9500TFc EFI is a powerful portable generator especially useful for:

• Prudent homeowners who want a full backup power source in case of a power outage
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working

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 WGen9500TFc EFI

The Westinghouse WGen9500TFc EFI 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 9,500W and a peak wattage of 12,500W. Switching to propane provides 8,500 rated watts and 11,200 peak watts, while natural gas operation delivers 7,500W of rated wattage and 9,500W of starting wattage.

Operating with a noise rating of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a dishwasher), this generator offers two starting options: a simple traditional pull-start mechanism and an intuitive and practical electric starter (battery included). Additionally, the WGen9500TFc EFI may be remotely started, enhancing user convenience (key fob included).

The Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system enhances the engine's reliability, lowers fuel consumption, improves startup, reduces servicing, boosts stale fuel resistance, and offers better altitude adaptability.

Concerning its running time, the WGen9500TFc EFI, featuring a 6.6 gallons fuel tank, can continuously run for up to 15 hours with a full gasoline tank (consuming fuel at approximately 0.44 gallons per hour). Alternatively, when utilizing propane, it offers around 8.7 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.54 GPH) of runtime.

Given the WGen9500TFc EFI's high Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of less than 23%, it is advisable to avoid using it to power sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel is equipped with the following 6 AC outlets:

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

As it features a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the WGen9500TFc EFI 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 WGen9500TFc EFI 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 WGen9500TFc EFI 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

At L27.3 x W20.6 x H22.6 in, the Westinghouse WGen9500TFc EFI boasts a traditional open frame structure, ensuring stability and allowing for convenient maintenance access to components, promoting air circulation. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

While weighing 222 lbs, the generator is classified as 'portable,' indicating its mobility, albeit its heftiness may limit portability in specific situations. 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 WGen9500TFc EFI's control panel

The WGen9500TFc EFI's status and activity may be monitored conveniently via the control panel, as it features a convenient meter, which displays voltage, frequency and lifetime hours. To offer you even more control and easy operation during nighttime, the panel is LED-lit.

Thanks to its built-in fuel gauge, the generator allows you to quickly, conveniently, and easily check the gas level at a glance.

From a security standpoint, the product offers an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), allowing you to use it with a peace of mind.

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.

Beyond the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to assist with setup, the Westinghouse WGen9500TFc EFI ships with supplementary accessories: funnel, oil, key fob, battery charger, tool kit and propane hose.