This is an awesome little inverter generator. I've had mine for a couple of years now and it has served us during many outages. Always starts up and its record was 14 hours in eco-mode with about 30% average load! (much higher than its factory rated runtime...and beyond the recommended oil change interval, heh...oil was changed immediately after that specific run and it was clean)! It has no problems keeping our fridge, several lights (LEDs of course), electric heater, and entire home entertainment setup going during outages. Punches above its weight!

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's an awesome little machine! In my case as soon as I bought my first generator the power never went out... Of course. I do use it from time to time in remote locations where power is unavailable or difficult to get to, to run tools and such and it has never let me down.

@ithoughtitoldyou1956

4 ай бұрын

I to have the same generator and it is awesome I have ran it more than 12 hrs a day everyday now for 9 months straight and it has never failed to even start on the first pull. I have adjusted the valves 3 different times and the I checked it after 159 hrs and it is still perfect and then I checked it again after another 150 hrs and it is still perfect so after 3 valve adjustments at around the 150 hr mark you do not have adjust the valve lash anymore. This is by far the best generator i the world. Mine runs for 14 to 14.5 hrs on 1 tank of gas. I have always changed to oil and added STP original oil treatment the blue bottle it reads for conventional or synthetic oil. I have always kept the air filter clean and lubed with K&N air filter oil. I have had several Honda IE 2000 and this Wen is a far better generator the fuel gauge is right on top where you can read it as you fill it and the oil changes are super easy and super clean and simple his is the best designed generator with general maintenance in mind. the engine is a Yamaha engine a clone engine.

Mine was delivered two days ago, $350.00 plus tax on Amazon! It's passed all tests so far and appears to be of good quality. Thanks for the review!

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

Жыл бұрын

Yep, it's a nice generator! Still works great

Great review and mechanical look! Thank you! I just bought this exact generator, and I agree, am overall very impressed with it, especially considering the low cost. I have the Yamaha EF2000is generator with several THOUSAND hours of use on it. The crankshaft oil seal failed, and I will be repairing it when I can get the time, but needed a gen immediately in the interim so I bought this WEN. It will be interesting to see how it holds up for durability. From the performance standpoint it seems to match the Yamaha in nearly every respect. Just got back from a long weekend ice fishing with an average 200 watt load, and this new WEN ran a full 12 hours on a full tank of gas.

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had a chance to use it last weekend at my daughter's birthday party. I intended to use it to power a bounce house blower, but the WEN wouldn't handle it. To be fair, it was a very large bounce house and the blower appeared to be a 1/2 - 1 HP PSC motor. I tried "feathering it" on, and the WEN kept on going into overload. I eventually gave up, drove home, and grabbed one of my open-frame generators which handled the load no problem. I was a little bit surprised that the WEN wouldn't handle it, since it started my 1+ ton portable AC, but I suppose that the PSC blower motor, with the mass of the fan attached, kept the WEN in overload for too long, whereas the portable AC only kept it in overload for a second or so.

Thank you for the review. I just bought one, which is going to be used with my RV when I do not need to use the AC.

Excellent review thank you. I just got mine in the mail today and can't wait to put it into action.

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes it is a nice inexpensive generator! I still use it from time to time and try to start it every couple months just to keep it running. Almost always starts within 1 or 2 pulls. I do worry about restringing the recoil starter... Looks fun to get to.

Thank you so much for posting this! I’m going to buy this same generator but for a 8,000 btu ac. I feel so much more confident in my future purchase

We received ours today then found your video on it, are elevation is 3200 higher when we go camping the book mentions higher elevation kit if your above 2000 ft above sea level so back to the wen company to order one I ran it for a hour so far for break in and will change the oil again/ Nice video you did a great job!

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Hope you enjoy your generator and it works out for you!

Very good review. Been trying to decide which generator to get. Seems everyone has their opinion, but so far I'm liking the Wen.

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I like this one a lot too. Nice and light too!

@mikestone9129

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoesGarageProductionsLLC Just ordered one from Amazon, with the magnetic dip stick. Would you recommend using synthetic 10w30 to break it in? Already have several quarts,

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikestone9129 generally I break in small engines with straight 30 weight non-synthetic oil and then switch over to a synthetic after 10 to 20 hours or so. That said it's probably not going to make a huge difference in the long run I wouldn't sweat it

@yeetamous

3 жыл бұрын

Just unwrapped mine .No fuel gauge, no input/ output gauge...cheapened it...

Very nice review.

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I liked the 5 gallon bucket tray! 73!

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Lol yup super handy!

@cesarsaavedra3095

3 жыл бұрын

Hey just picked it up today. I broke it in with 30 weight. 1 hour drained it added fresh and ran it another hour. Drained it added 10-30. My issue my green led light does not turn on. The exhaust really smells and puts out white smoke when starting and when swapping from low to high idle . Does your do this?

great to know/i learn a lots/wow-if the grid power goes down-nice to have/an i have a 9000 btu air conditioner/it will run it-a great review/thanks much

Thanks. Exactly what I needed to know. Have been looking into generator. 2000 watt seems to be what I want. Was curious as to what it ran. Have narrowed it down to 2. Weight is a consideration also. (As I will transport with bicycle cargo trailer.)

Just picked up this generator this week. During the break-in the green output indicator light stopped working, but I was generating electricity. Any idea why that light might go out?

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

3 жыл бұрын

That is strange... could be as simple as the LED stopped working or as complex as something wrong with the inverter board. If it works OK, I personally wouldn't worry too much about it.

This seems to be a newer version of some of Wen's 2000 watt gen's. Offset gas cap and separate choke setup is a later iteration I believe.

Saw another review video that recommended swapping out the spark plugs as well. They went with an NGK and the good synthetic oil. You wouldn't happen to know which NGK spark plug would be the correct replacement would you? Excellent review BTW, pretty sure I'm going to pick this up after watching your video.

@mikestone9129

3 жыл бұрын

Look on Amazon for NGK for your model Wen. I got 4 from some place in Ohio.

@stain0269

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikestone9129 Thanks! Appreciate the info

@pinkiepie1656

Жыл бұрын

NGK 6222

I've been trying to find out what grounding is needed on this generator. It has a post to connect a ground but everywhere I go to get advice they're saying at least a 4 ft grounding rod needs to be used. I camp in the Rocky Mountains so good luck with that. Can't imagine people pounding in grounding rods in stone while on camping trips. I'm thinking its required if connecting to a home but for tent camping not so much. Do you know?

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

3 жыл бұрын

It is probably best to ground any portable generator that is being used for anything that isn't truly temporary use. This site does a pretty good job of explaining why: www.jadelearning.com/blog/grounding-requirements-for-portable-generators/

The heat gun is pulse width modulated so it doesnt pull a steady load

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

Жыл бұрын

Yep, that's exactly what I figured

The manual states a grounding rod is necessary. If I'm just running a couple electronics off extension cords is that necessary? Do you ground yours? Trying to decide to keep or send it back as grounding won't be an option in my application.

@mrspin3315

Жыл бұрын

Not needed, a video explained that a ground rod will allow you to get shocked if you want the circuit breaker to work you need a bonding plug.

I wonder if your heat gun is actually drawing more power on that setting because the heating element isn't being cooled down as much as on high? Heat is resistance.

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

4 ай бұрын

I suspect the heat gun is using PWM (pulse width modulation) to pulse the heating element on and off really quickly to control heat output.

Does this have a fuel tank level gauge?

Just picked this up and did break in. I have two questions. Does the green led stay on all the time mine flickered and is off. I have a strong exhaust smell too. I notice a puff of white smoke on start up and when going from eco mode to full power. Any of you having this issue. Running tru fuel 92 4 stroke for generator not the mix type.

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think I had any of those issues you mentioned. If I recall correctly the power light would stay on anytime the generator was making power. I don't recall seeing any significant smoke either. Perhaps yours is defective unfortunately

@cesarsaavedra3095

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoesGarageProductionsLLC i call and spoke to wen customer service. They agreed to send me the three LED with plug. The smoke went away after running it for 3 jours this morning.

Going to be picking up the wen 56203i. Can someone tell me the spark plug that comes with it so I can look up the NGK replacement and have it, the generator and magnetic dip stick all at once.

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it came with a Torch E5T (NGK BPR5HS). If I recall the NGK was hard to find so I ended up using a Champion. It probably doesn't make a whole lot of difference in the end though.

@stain0269

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoesGarageProductionsLLC Appreciate the reply. Guess if I don't have any luck finding the NGK, I'll go with the champion. Happen to know the champion you used off the top of your head?

@pinkiepie1656

Жыл бұрын

The NGK was 4111, but it was updated to the 6222. I just bought one to replace the Torch plug that came in it. Works great and only $4.

where did you get that magnetic dip stick?

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

2 ай бұрын

This is what I ordered: amzn.to/3UYf8zh

This generator does not support a load of 1700W and that was the main reason for my purchase. It goes into overload protection at 1600w. Unfortunately I cannot return it but it will be my last purchase of Wen products.

Sorry bud but they don't make aluminum bores if it was aluminum there would be a cast iron sleeve pressed into it. It wouldn't last a month if it was an aluminum bore. There's a possibility it could be aluminum with a nikasiil plate

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

3 жыл бұрын

That is just a generic term that refers to anything that doesn't have that cast iron sleeve. Most of the homeowner grade equipment these days doesn't have that sleeve and those engines are typically good for 200 or 300 hours. If they plate them I'm not sure what they plate them with but the point is they don't have the cast iron sleeve... You would be hard-pressed to find a commercial grade motor of any kind that doesn't have the cast iron sleeve

@keithalexander36

Жыл бұрын

nikasiil bore will outlast the piston rings and a soft iron bore for sure. that's why we don't use cast iron in MX race bikes anymore because aluminum cylinders with nikasiil coating last much longer (when done right) and transfers heat much better.

Is a good method to level this generator when your ground is uneven?

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

2 жыл бұрын

Ideally, yes, primarily to prevent a lack-of-lubrication situation. The oil in the crankcase will always level itself with the ground and if the ground is too far out of level, it is possible that oil would not be stirred up by the dipper/oil slinger on the connecting rod. This could lead to engine failure. I'd imagine the ground would have to be pretty far out-of-level for this to happen, though.

@tomkerrigan3020

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Joe. My concern is the fuel flow from the tank. Since the ground is uneven I use a small round level next to the gas cap and position the generator so the bubble is centered in the level. Would this method keep the generator running until it runs dry?

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomkerrigan3020 yes that should do it. Good luck!

How do you protect it from rain if that should happen?

@pinkiepie1656

Жыл бұрын

Get something like the IGAN small inverter generator tent.

@elizabethjsturges5603

Жыл бұрын

@@pinkiepie1656 Thanks for that. Does it have the spark resistor built in? Still looking thru manual.

What are the starting amps required for the A/C compressor?

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, not sure on that one. I don't see LRA amps on the sticker either. I'll measure it the next time I have it hooked up. Running amps are 11.9 though.

@markdimaio8396

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoesGarageProductionsLLC Thank you for checking

@markdimaio8396

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoesGarageProductionsLLC I have a 10K BTU unit in a boat. It has a LRA of 42. I borrowed a eu2000 and it ran without issue but it was a Honda

@markdimaio8396

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoesGarageProductionsLLC was compressor on when gen was on eco mode?

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

2 жыл бұрын

@@markdimaio8396 it's been a while but I'm pretty sure the generator would not run the air conditioner when it was on eco mode.

How long does it run @ 50% rated watts, say 800W?

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

3 жыл бұрын

I did not test that specifically, but it is advertised to run 10.8 hrs @ 25% load and over 7 hours @ 50% load. I might have a chance to test that out during this coming hurricane season!

Lighter doesnt mean better. Just means it has less copper wire and metals

I thought it was Jeff Goldblum's voice.

@JoesGarageProductionsLLC

Жыл бұрын

Lol never got that one before but I could see what you mean!