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Nov 19, 2017
Firman 2000i (W01781) much better value than Honda 2000 inverter generator
2 of 2 found this helpful Generator FIRMAN W01781 2100i. The specs in several web sites were different (and too good to be true) from those shown in the FIRMAN manufacturer catalog (which are the correct ones). For example, several web sites indicated that it could last 12 hours (at 50% load) with 1 tank of gas (.9 gallon), but the box I received indicated clearly that it could last 9 hours (at 25% load). My experience has been that one tank does last about 9 hours (which is better than the Honda generator, one tank lasts about 6 hours). Regarding the sound or noise, I saw several web sites stating that Firman 2100i was 54 decibels (better than Honda which is about 59 db). However, the Firman generator I received appeared to sound louder than that (even in ECO mode, which is quieter). I decided to check with my cellphone Sound Meter app and it averaged 64 dB (in ECO mode with no load, 21 feet). I would say that it is a little bit noisier than the Honda. The Firman 2100i generator is easy to start. My gasoline cap is very difficult (almost impossible) to screw completely (I do not know if this is a common defect or particular to the one I received). Since the unit does not have a fuel gauge (and difficult to visually see inside the tank when filling with gasoline), it is common to overfill and spill gasoline. I have used every day for several weeks (after Hurricane Maria) and has been reliable. I was able to run my GE 10000 BTU window air conditioner with the generator with no problem, except that it consumed gas too quickly (required gasoline about every 4 hours). I decided to sleep in a smaller room with a 5000 BTU GE window air conditioner and I like it because one gasoline tank in the generator runs the AC for about 9 hours (temperature set at 74 F, or about 8 hours if set at 72F). The generator is not that heavy (less than 50 pounds) and easy to move from one place to another (has handle). The warranty is 3 years. Overall, I am satisfied and would buy it again against the similar Honda generator mainly because it is a much better value (Firman is also good quality but hundreds of dollars cheaper than Honda). DrCL 2017/11/19