CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Firman P03612 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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Runners Up:

Firman P03612

Reasons to buy Firman P03612 :

  • button icon Features a remote start of up 55 yards away
  • button icon Long 14 hours of run time on 1/2 load
  • button icon 4 in one data minder
  • button icon Quiet operation of only 67 decibels
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroMax XP12000EH

  • Dual Fuel
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Firman P03612

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroMax XP12000EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • EPA Certified
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Firman P03612 VS. DuroMax XP12000EH

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Yes

Yes it is a portable generator

Starting Watts

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

4550 starting Watts

Yes

12,000 Watts

Running Stats

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

3650 running watts

Yes

9,500 Watts

RV Ready

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

RV ready – P03612 comes with a multi feature control panel

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Runs 14 hours nonstop after 50% load. Duration doubles on full tank

Yes

8.83 hours(gasoline) and 7.2hours(propane)

Recoil Start

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Can recoil start

Yes

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

Electric Start

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Utilizes electric start

Yes

Features a user-friendly keyed electric start

Dual Fuel

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

Uses Propane & Gasoline

FUEL TYPE

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Runs using gas

Yes

GASOLINE / PROPANE

AMPERAGE

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

30 Amps

Yes

39.6A/79.2A

VOLTAGE

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

120/240 voltage – can be selected for user convenience using voltage selector switch

Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

FREQUENCY

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

18HP

ENGINE TYPE

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

208 cc

Yes

4-CYCLE AIR-COOLED SPARK-IGNITION

ENGINE SPEED

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600RPM

CARB Compliant

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes, it’s CARB Compliant

CSA Certified

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

N/A

No

EPA Certified

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

Yes It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Easy to Start

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Easy to start with remote control system – power on or off from up to 55 yards away

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

5 gallon large fuel tank with incorporated fuel gauge for convenience

Yes

8.3 Gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

40 GALLONS

Runtime (Gasoline)

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

14 hours

Yes

8.83 HOURS

Runtime (Propane)

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

7.2 HOURS

Low Oil Shut-Off

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Will go off immediately once oil is low in fuel tank

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 P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Air cools on its own

Yes

Yes it can be cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

208cc Firman engine from the Max Pro Series

Yes

457 cc

Voltmeter

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

Yes

It is 12000eh voltmeter

Noise Level (dBA)

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

67 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 P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Can be used at camps, homes, work sites and any other emergency power needs – multi-purpose

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Heavy duty – able to run all your appliances and other electronics

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
No

No

Framed for Durability

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Generator is framed for durability

Yes

Yes its framed

Starting method

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Uses a triple starting method – remote, recoil and electric starting systems

Yes

ELECTRIC / RECOIL

DuroMax XP12000EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Built with an open frame design

Yes

Yes it has got an open frame

Outlets

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

1 L14-30R twist lock 30A-120/240 VAC, 1 TT-30R 30A-120 VAC and 1 5-20R Duplex 20A-120 VAC outlets

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 P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Portable during transportation using the wheels, handle and low weight

Yes

You can transport it anywhere

Weight

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

127.7 pounds of generator weight

Yes

260LBS

Wheel type

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Heavy duty 8 inch wheel kit – contains an over sized flat free wheels that moves easily across multiple floor types

Yes

It has solid fill-wheels

Handle style

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Uses a high leverage single folding handle. Provides simple grip during movement

Yes

Fold-able handles – make it easy to transport

Warranty

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Warranty runs for 3 years

Yes

3 years

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

24.8 x 21.7 x 21.3 inches

No

Included Accessories

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Box contains accessories like funnel, oil, spark plug wrench and owner’s manual

Yes

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

Firman P03612

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Uses light on the 4 in one data minder to indicate low oil remaining in fuel tank

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil level

Low oil shutdown

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

Features an automatic low shutdown protection

Yes

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

Noise Level

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

A quiet noise level of 67 decibels. Perfect for homes and offices that require low noise

Yes

74dB

CONCLUSION

Pros

Firman P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

- A large capacity fuel tank of 5 gallons combined with fuel gauge for convenience - 4 in 1 data minder that is able to monitor voltage, running hours and frequency - Lights up on its own to indicate low oil in the fuel tank - Built with an automatic low oil protection system to protect engine from damage - Multiple outlets such as 1 L14-30R twist lock 30A-120/240 VAC, 1 TT-30R 30A-120 VAC and 1 5-20R Duplex 20A-120 VAC - Can give long run time amounting to 14 hours - Always RV ready through the multi feature and easily accessible control panel - Powerful starting and running watts of 4550 / 3650 watts - Easy to operate using the remote that is effective even 55 yards away - The 8 inch heavy duty wheels is suitable for different floors and movements - Features cast iron sleeves together with a simple oil drain - Can be selected for user convenience using voltage selector switch between 120/240 voltage - Able to run cool and competent through the Phoenix Fat Head Block - Generator contains a high folding handle with a comfortable hold - Appropriate dimensions of only 24.8 x 21.7 x 21.3 inches - It is a portable generator with only 127.7 pounds in weight

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 P03612
DuroMax XP12000EH
Yes

- It’s not a duel fuel engine type. Uses only gasoline - Doesn’t receive direct charge from sunlight - Fuel can be inflammable if exposed to danger such as fire

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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