ETQ TG1200 1,200 Watt 2 HP 2-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of ETQ TG1200 1,200 Watt 2 HP 2-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator
Customer Review: ETQ 1200-- Small, Quiet & Economical
Summary: 5 Stars
After checking the e-auctions, local shops, etc., looking for a small generator for remote tool power, the Amazon offer of free shipping for the same wattage generator sold me. This little generator is only 1200 watts/max 15 amps, but it does what it is designed for-- low load remote or emergency use. Warrantee wise, it has a 1 yr. certification and in CA a 2 yr. exhaust warranty-- not bad for $100. As with most mechanical items, it pays to read and re-read the instructions before gassing up this power box. I had to clean the air filter (Hey, new machines have clean air filters, right? Not always.) after starting the engine and having it die out regardless of choke settings. (This remedy is noted in the well documented instruction book) Once that was taken care of, it was off to the races. This thing starts on at least the second pull every time, is relatively quiet, and uses very little gas. The downside of mixing oil with the gas is made easier with the measuring cup built into the gas cap-- one cap of oil to one gallon of gas and you're done. All in all, for the money/features/free shipping it is hard to beat this deal.Customer Review: Strong output and well built...Super value...
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a little skeptical for the price but I've used units costing more than twice as much which weren't built as good and didn't perform any better...
The ONLY minor complaint I have is that it idles a little rough being a 2 cycle...But upon loading it smooths right out...At idle it produces 122 volts and when I pulled a full tested 10 amps or 1200 watts equivalent for 5 minutes it still held a firm 115 volts...It also has a dedicated 8.2amp 12 volt charging plug in with the necessary cables...Many units costing more don't even have this...
For the price and with metal prices surging I expected the generator itself to be aluminum wound but it was copper which is much better...The gas tank is metal and the entire unit is very well built...
The manual is VERY thorough with included schematics and part numbers for the generator and 2 cycle engine...
I also like the 41 lb. weight for those times when a larger heavier unit would be a pain...Overall for $119 I consider this unit an extraordinary value...
Customer Review: Definitely worth the money
Summary: 5 Stars
There are too many circumstances that can knock out the electricty. I live in Ohio and have experienced two large power outages in the last six months. In September of 08 we dealt with the remnants of a hurricane that caused a giant wind storm, which disrupted electric service to the area for nearly a week. Then, in early February of '09 we had an ice storm that disrupted power to some homes in Ohio and nearly all of Kentucky. Having a small generator like this is an absolute necessity and an extremely valuable resource. Considering the low price, it can' be understated how valuable this generator can be. Having the ability to power things like a radio, television, laptop, fan, refrigerator, heater, water pump, or lamp is crucial during a power outage or a crisis situation. I live in an apartment and this is small enough to store in my spare room and, when I need it, I can place it on my patio and run an extension cord inside. I'm very happy with this purchase and recommend that every household should have an alternate means of providing electricity.Customer Review: Great little generator
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered and received my TG1200 generator just about a month ago, and have been playing with it. I was a little nervous about ordering it after reading some bad reviews, but I'm glad I did order it. Seems that a lot of the bad issues have been corrected or I was just lucky in getting a well put together generator.
After unpacking, reading the directions, and filling it with the gas/oil mixture, it fired up the fourth pull! While it was idling I made a phone call on my cellphone while standing beside it. My buddy couldn't believe we could carry on a conversation without yelling or even raising our voices. It probably isn't as quiet as the Honda equivalent, but hey I spent under $150 not over $700, so I'm not whining about noise level. I am using it to run my converter in my Class B motorhome and recharge the Van's deep cycle battery at the same time.
My only complaint is that the 12volt battery charging cable is too short. I had to construct a longer one so the generator could sit on the ground.
Customer Review: Luv the little thing
Summary: 5 Stars
Gassed it up and started on third or forth pull, which is normal for not having had gas in carburetor. Grabbed a 1 3/4 horsepower circular saw rated at 10 amps (1200 watts) and it started and ran (it did take a bit longer to come up to speed than it does plugged into the wall). I just sold my 20 year old 5kw generator. It was heavy, hard to start, noisy, and it would burn 5gal of gas overnight (it only had about 20 hrs). I have not had to put this in service yet, but it seems tight like it will have no problem running all night.
It is very quiet, light to move, and easy to start. I think my wife or son would have no problem starting or moving it around, if I'm out of town. I bought this mainly to run our furnace blower during power outages. It should run quietly all night on less than a gal of gas.
I will probably buy another bigger generator later to run a microwave or possibly an air conditioner, but it will be newer running on LP and definitely have overhead valves.