CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS1050 VS. Firman P03608

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Winner:

Firman P03608

Reasons to buy Firman P03608:

  • button icon A remote control system with simple button click
  • button icon CARB certified
  • button icon Up to 14 hours of nonstop operation
  • button icon Automatic low oil shut down
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Runners Up:

DuroStar DS1050

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS1050 :

  • button icon Has plenty of power
  • button icon Powerful DuroStar 2 HP motor.
  • button icon Fully featured power panel
  • button icon Low oil shut-off
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Firman P03608

  • RV Ready
  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CSA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Engine Capacity
  • Voltmeter
  • Heavy Duty
  • Framed for Durability
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Firman P03608

  • Outlets
  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Firman P03608

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Run Time on Full Tank
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • HORSEPOWER
  • ENGINE SPEED
  • CSA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Engine Capacity
  • Voltmeter
  • Heavy Duty
  • Framed for Durability
  • Outlets
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS1050 VS. Firman P03608

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

it is a portable device

Yes

It is a portable generator that can be moved easily

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

1,050 watts

Yes

4550 starting Watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

950 watts

Yes

3650 running watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Generator has a multi feature control panel – RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

it is gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

14 hours of continuous run time

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

the generator is recoil started

Yes

Recoil starts

Electric Start

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Electric starts through remote control system

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Yes

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gas

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

5.3A

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

12v

Yes

120 V

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

2-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder

Yes

208 cc engine type – powerful enough to run for 14 hours nonstop

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

it is CARB complaint

Yes

Yes

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

N/A

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

it is certified by the EPA

Yes

Has been certified by EPA c

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

it uses cold start technology which enables it to operate in emergence cold weather

No

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

it is easy to start because you just need to pull on the recoil starter handle until a slight resistance is felt

Yes

Remote control – 168 feet away

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

1.05 (US Gal)

Yes

5 gallon

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

6 hours

Yes

Takes approximately 14 hours of run time

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

it is cooled by air

Yes

An automatic low oil protection – lights up when engine oil is minimum

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Runs cool using Phoenix fat head block. Saves generator from overheating

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Max Pro Series 208 cc engine capacity

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

95 Db

Yes

68 decibels – quiet operation

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

it is multi-purpose since it can work on wa

Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for work site, camping, and supply of emergency power

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Can run heavy duty tasks such as lighting and powering of appliances at ago

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Compact tubular roll cage frame - Framed for durability.

Starting method

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

Recoil method

Yes

Both electric start, remote control start and recoil starting method

Firman P03608

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

it has an open frame

Yes

Built with an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

(2) 5-20R 20A-120V, (1) TT-30R 30A-120V and (1) L5-30R 30A-120V Twist lock

Portable

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

it is a portable machine which enables you to move it from place to place

Yes

Can be easily transported both indoors and outdoors

Weight

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

39 LBS

Yes

129 lbs – lightweight generator

Wheel type

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
No

Yes

Features a 8.0 inch flat free wheels – black color and plastic material

Handle style

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

It has got a handle on its upper part for easy carriage

Yes

Has a single folding handle type

Warranty

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

3 years

Yes

3 years warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

15 X 13 X 12 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

DuroStar DS1050 1,050-Watt Generator, Generator Tool Kit and Owner's Manual

Yes

Oil, spark plug wrench, owner’s manual and funnel

Firman P03608

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil

Yes

Shuts down instantly to indicate low oil remaining in fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

Yes, the generator shuts down immediately after sensing that the oil level is low

Yes

Generator shuts down on low oil

Noise Level

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

95 dB

Yes

Quite noise level of only 68 decibels. Below the standards set by National Parks services

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

It has a lightweight design which allows easy transportation. It has a low oil shut off which protects the engine from being damaged. The generator has got a spark arrest muffle which enable its safety use. Has a powerful DuroStar 2 HP motor

Yes

- Remote control system that can work even 168 feet away - Features a Firman volt lock automatic voltage regulator that provides clean and reliable output from the alternator - Contains a 4 in one data minder used to monitor the voltage hours and frequency - Has a low oil indicator light to alert you - Uses a heavy duty and over sized flat free wheels for easy movement - Is built with a high leverage single folding handle with a comfortable grip - Includes 4550 of starting watts and 3650 of running watts - Long period of operation of up to 14 hours - Uses a fuel gas type - Large fuel tank capacity of 5 gallons - It has a Max Pro Series 208cc FIRMAN engine which is reliable and runs cool - Engine is created with a Whisper Series muffler that runs a quiet 68 decibels - Features a strong and compact tubular roll cage frame build for durability - Includes outlets such as: 1 L5-30R twist lock 30A-120 VAC, 1 TT-30R 30A-120 VAC, 1 5-20R Duplex 20A-120 VAC - Has carton dimensions of only 26 inches x 17.1 inches x 19 inches - A long period of warranty of up to 3 years - Is always RV ready with a multi- feature control panel - Has cast iron sleeves - Generator is both CARB and EPA certified - A standard box comes with oil, owner’s manual, funnel, spark plug wrench, and two wrenches to remove protective shipping brackets

Cons

DuroStar DS1050
Firman P03608
Yes

The generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time. It produces noise during its operations hence ending up causing noise pollution in the environment.

Yes

- Doesn’t have a cold start technology - Does not use propane or solar as a source of energy - It’s not an entirely quite generator during run time - Limited color design of only yellow and black

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