CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman P03608 VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

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Winner:

DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons to buy DuroMax XP12000EH:

  • button icon Ideal for House, Camping, Parties and Rv
  • button icon Unique MX2 switch, which doubles your 120-volt amperage for heavy loads.
  • button icon Can run on Propane or Gasoline.
  • button icon It has got a powerful Duromax engine.
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP12000EH

  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
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COMPARISON – Firman P03608 VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

It is a portable generator that can be moved easily

Yes

Yes it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

4550 starting Watts

Yes

12,000 Watts

Running Stats

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

3650 running watts

Yes

9,500 Watts

RV Ready

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Generator has a multi feature control panel – RV ready

Yes

With its fordable handles, wheels and various outlets - this model is RV ready

Gas Powered

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

14 hours of continuous run time

Yes

8.83 hours(gasoline) and 7.2hours(propane)

Recoil Start

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

You can manually start or pull start the engine using a rope start.

Electric Start

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Electric starts through remote control system

Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

Dual Fuel

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes

Yes

Uses Propane & Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Gas

Yes

GASOLINE / PROPANE

AMPERAGE

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

39.6A/79.2A

VOLTAGE

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

120 V

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

18HP

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

4-CYCLE AIR-COOLED SPARK-IGNITION

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes, it’s CARB Compliant

CSA Certified

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

No

EPA Certified

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Has been certified by EPA c

Yes

Yes It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Easy to Start

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Remote control – 168 feet away

Yes

It’s easy to start. Electric Start - no manual work required

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

5 gallon

Yes

8.3 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

40 GALLONS

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Takes approximately 14 hours of run time

Yes

8.83 HOURS

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

7.2 HOURS

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it has a low oil shut-off – Which Protects your generator by automatically shutting it off when it senses that the oil is low.

Air Cooled

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes it can be cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Max Pro Series 208 cc engine capacity

Yes

457 cc

Voltmeter

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

It is 12000eh voltmeter

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

68 decibels – quiet operation

Yes

It’s at 74Db at 1/4 load - With an oversized noise reducing muffler with a built-in spark arrestor which enables smooth and quiet operation.

Multi-Purpose

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Yes its multi-purpose. For house , parties , RV, camping

Heavy Duty

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

It performs heavy duties – Can be used as back-up for house, can also be used on parties.

Solar Generator

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Compact tubular roll cage frame - Framed for durability.

Yes

Yes its framed

Starting method

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Both electric start, remote control start and recoil starting method

Yes

ELECTRIC / RECOIL

DuroMax XP12000EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Built with an open frame

Yes

Yes it has got an open frame

Outlets

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

(Two) - 120V 20A GFCI Outlet, (One) - 120V 30A Twist Lock, (One) - 120/240V 30A Twist Lock, (One) - 120/240V 50A Heavy Duty Outlet.

Portable

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Can be easily transported both indoors and outdoors

Yes

You can transport it anywhere

Weight

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

129 lbs – lightweight generator

Yes

260LBS

Wheel type

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

It has solid fill-wheels

Handle style

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Has a single folding handle type

Yes

Fold-able handles – make it easy to transport

Warranty

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

3 years warranty

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

Oil Funnel, Spark Plug Wrench, Tool Set, Wheel & Handle Kit, DC Charging Cables and Owner's Manual

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Shuts down instantly to indicate low oil remaining in fuel tank

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Generator shuts down on low oil

Yes

Yes the generator shuts down in case the oil level is low

Noise Level

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

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

Yes

74dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
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

Yes

• Affordable and versatile than a standby generator while still holding enough power for running household appliances. • Great for keeping the essential electronics running at home and • Suitable as a work site generator. • The installation process of the generator is easier and also more affordable. • Portable. • Its covered by a 3 –year factory warranty. • Its engine is powerful.

Cons

Firman P03608
DuroMax XP12000EH
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

Yes

• The engine produces a dangerous chemical which causes cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Incase Gasoline is ignited, a person maybe burnt or injured since Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. • Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas hence breathing it can cause unconsciousness or death. • Improper connection to a building can allow electrical current to back feed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard. • The generator is potential source of electrical shock if not kept dry. • The generator makes a lot of noise hence ending up polluting the environment.

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