Westinghouse 2800 Peak Watt Super Quiet & Lightweight Portable Inverter Generator, Gas Powered, Parallel Capable, Long Run Time

Great little unit, very quiet, easy to start, a variety of information on the front display, fairly light to carry even with one hand. Good, clear manual included. the Economy switch makes it even quieter. And about a quarter the cost of the little red ones that claim to be super quiet.

UPDATE (07/15/2023) First one worked so well I bought another and the kit to connect them together to run the RV!For years I have considered buying a compact generator for camping and other outdoor events where I need to have power but have no access to electricity. For instance when tailgating or at a picnic. I just never felt it was a need but was more of a want. A prolonged power outage at a campground that prevented me from working remotely was all I needed to finally convince me to do it. After doing a little research I settled on the Westinghouse 2200.As soon as the generator arrived I unboxed it, read the included instruction manual and setup the generator as directed. Westinghouse included the tools, funnel, and oil needed to open the side access panel and fill the generator with oil. Once filled with oil, I added the gasoline and took it outside to start it up. The generator started on the very first pull. I ran the generator for 5 hours total varying the load using my electric impact drill (which draws a peak of 900A) to generate the recommended maximum amperage load (which is no more than 50% of the max). I didn't run the drill non-stop but ran it for 2-3 minutes every 15-20 minutes. The generator increased its output each time the load surged and had no problem at all.The generator is also very quiet. I have a 8000 watt generator for my home and it is so loud you can't carry on a conversation next to it without shouting. The Westinghouse generator was quiet enough that my wife and I carried on a conversation when she was standing 20 feet away and I was right next to the generator. I think my impact drill was actually louder than the generator.As far as portability is concerned, the generator weighs around 50lbs with fuel. It was easy for me to pick up and carry around using the handle. Lifting it to the tailgate of a larger truck would require two hands for most people but would still be easy.I am taking the generator on a camping trip next week and will update my review then with more real world experience.UPDATE: Love this generator. I get real world 10 hours of power for every tank of gas. During recent storms power was out for days. Used for 11 days running refrigerator, lights, fan, TV, and other household small appliances (microwave, coffee maker, airfryer/toaster oven) as needed by unplugging items to maintain proper draw. Ran with zero issues. Starts on first two pulls most times. Great for camping too.

I recently purchased the Westinghouse iGen2800, and it has exceeded my expectations. This generator is an affordable solution for anyone needing reliable backup power. It easily handles my household essentials, including the fridge, computers, TV, router, and modem, without a hitch.One of the standout features is its portability. The lightweight design and built-in handle make it incredibly easy to move around, whether indoors or outdoors. Maintenance has also been a breeze, with user-friendly instructions and minimal upkeep required.What I appreciate most is its quiet operation. Unlike some generators that can be distractingly loud, the iGen2800 runs smoothly and quietly, ensuring it doesn’t disrupt our daily routine. Overall, it’s a great investment for peace of mind during power outages. Highly recommend!

The Westinghouse 2550 generator is a game-changer! Super quiet, lightweight, and packed with power—perfect for RVs and outdoor adventures. The 30A outlet and long run time are fantastic. Highly recommend for reliable, portable energy!

This is the third generator I have purchased. A very large inverter for the main house. An older Westinghouse standard generator that was reused to power our well, that is on a different meter. We were without power for 6 days with Helena. Both large generators function perfectly. But there was a flaw in my plan. To conserve fuel and the generator life span, we only ran the house generator for about 8 hours a day. On for a couple in the morning and lunch time. Then 3 to 4 hours for dinner to bed time. We have a new energy star Samsung fridge. The freezer is factory set to 0, and the fridge to 37 degrees. Between power off around 11 and power up around 6 or 7 am. The temp on the freezer climed to about 55 and the fridge the same. So it has to be powered at all times to maintain temp. This cost us well over $700 in food. Don't need a food issue on top of Helena. Purchased this generator to fill the gap. It will power the fridge and maybe a couple of small items as well when the large generator is off line. Setup was easy. Love the oil fill spout that screws into the oil fill port. Great displays. Even tracks service times for oil and others. Gives load, and exact fuel amount in liters. To break it in ran the fridge for 6 hours on the generator. Easy to start, and low load for the fridge. Fuel use was 2.1 liters for the 6 hours. And of course having options if one generator were to fail is just a bonus.UPDATE: So I have about 20 hours on the generator at this point. It was getting progressively harder to start. As the other day it took 30 pulls to get it to fire. Also seemed to be running rough. Great another generartor issue. Started with the simple, checked oil and replace the factory plug. Installed new NGK plug. Read online some people were having issue with factory plug, cheap. This was the issue, started on the first pull. The following day it started on 2nd pull. Also read that you could run the carberator dry by turning it almost off. Just a hair before it shuts down. This worked also and is a good practice. Hope this helps someone else.

I haven’t used it yet since I do not want to leave fuel in it. It is to be used for emergency use, outside the country. It was very well packed, with excellent instructions. It includes engine oil, basic tools, and a funnel for simple, mess free, oil filling.It seems superior, and is more powerful, than my previous portable generator. And about the same weight.Removing the side panel is a bit tricky, but not difficult. It has two screws, screwdriver provided, and three pins. Once removed, good access is obtained, particularly for oil filling.