Westinghouse Generator WGEN9500DF Duel Fuel - Most Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Wait untill you have problems. It takes forever to get a hold of anyone at Westinghouse.

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Are there non 90 degree plugs that might work better? Is it easy or do you know how to make the unit a floating neutral since I want to hook up to house? Thanks for video! Nice setup

I have the WesGen 7500 with an electric start, but it only starts with the cord. What could it be?

Most manufactures that give their dB reading is done at 23 feet from the unit

I'm thinking of getting one whom has the best deal on this 9500 df.

Something I never see in these videos is, what are the generator coil windings, are they made out of copper or aluminum, copper is the best way to go.

how are the wheels on it?

Regarding the little cubby you have it running in. What are you doing about all that heat?

I built a quiet box for my generator but found that the temperature would rise quickly to over 130 degrees in just minutes with the one fan I installed which is rated at 1800 cfm. I modified the setup and made that louvered 1800cfm fan blow out instead of in. I removed the cross ventilation elaborate baffle quiet setup I designed and just opened the inlet to about 18 x 20 inches crosscorner to the 1800 cfm fan and actually resorted to a 20 inch boxfan also blowing inward while the louvered fan was blowing out.

That resulted in temperatures in the mid 90's inside the box on a 75 degree day. I still somehow maintained a 20 decibel drop in quieting even with the large opening for the box fan.

In the south it gets really hot and I would never run a generator in a quiet enclosure during our 100 plus ambient temperature summer months. Fortunately, we don't get many power issues in the summer which is why I have my generator.

Another thing is where is your exhaust routed to? I run mine into a 2 inch flex line 25 feet long to keep the CO away from the house.

Hey awesome video, thanks for taking the time to make it. How many hours do u have on the generator now while running in the noise dampening box?

great review I have a question regarding the ST transfer switch Can you use the ST transfer switch just keeping the 30 amp plug from your generator to the house 30 amp outlet leading to the transfer circuit at your service panel ?

A great demonstration. Thank you. I just bought one

My generator has only been used a few times. It works perfectly on Propane but won't start with gas. The gas line is turned to on.
Any ideas why it won't start. I have never used it with gas until I am testing it now.

I have this model. I regret buying it. Followed instructions and started it once a month for first 3 months. Turned pitcock to off let it run dry and killed it. Was gone 3 months for work and went to start it and gas poured out everywhere. Had it worked on and got it back started ran great. Same shut down proceedure. Had a stomach operation and was not to bend over squat or lift anythin g over 10 pounds for 6 weeks. Went out to move when i could 6 weeks after repair and same thing. Fuel overflowing everywher. This was less than 7 months old and under a hour runtime. WOULD NOT GET ANOTHER ONE

Will it run without the battery connected. The battery is dead and I need to get charged.

I bought mine last year and filled it with gas but it acts like there is no gas init and wont completely turn over. I have not used propane yet. But it will start with the pully, after several pulls. Can you tell me what could be causing this no automatic start problem. Also does the same thing with the remote key

does it automatically swap from Gas to propane when gas is empty ?

My question is how well does it work with more sensitive electronics today? It will power a house but what about the computer in the house? Does it make clean power?

Can you tell me where the screw is to adjust the governor on this particular generator?

I have bought one and my number one question is where is the ECO switch? The manual says it has one but you seem say that it either doesn't or it doesn't work, not sure which. Thanks.

The WGEN12000DF has the same terrible 50 AMP outlet design. However, if you purchase the version with the CO monitor they moved the 50 AMP outlet to the left side of the panel. A much better design! Excellent video, very informative!

My question is you have it in a little cabinet that you built outside? What about it? Overheating inside there as well as the exhaust? Where is that going. Isn’t that dangerous for overheating or exhaust?

Thanks for the video. I think a top 10 question would be; How do you drain the fuel for long term storage? I can't figure that out.

98$ propane in a day and a half...

is this an ad for sales or a fixit video???

surprisingly one question is not, why does it shut down even when it has fuel and plenty of oil??? just poof, nothing.

I just purchased on of these generators the 9500/12500 TF and it's bad ASS started on the first push of the button and for an open frame generator it is not that loud..... I LOVE IT...

I’ve got one that’s only a few years old and it’s only ran twice. Now it won’t start and run on fuel, but will run on propane. It’s getting fuel and oil is good. Could it be the fuel pump?

Mine keeps tripping the reset button when I plug In my LG refrigerator? Any idea why? Ty

You could simply divide the output (9500 Watts /746 watt/hp) to get the output in hp. I am a bit surprised that you did not vent the exhaust out of the enclosure you built. The engine would get hot and I wonder if it is a good idea to enclose it in a small box without adequate ventilation. But maybe I am overthinking and it is not necessary.

Does the battery need to stay connected to power?

I am trying to find out how to drain the gas for this exact one. Please help

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Is an exhaust attachment kit available to plumb the exhaust away from the generator?

I run my generator on 90octane ethanol free gasoline that I buy from the Sheetz station. Pricey but worth not using ethanol in any power equipment. Especially on your 2cycle machines.

I just got the same one! It work the first time I started it but now the voltage comes and goes and when the lcd screen does stay on it reads random voltages between 130-160 v. Not 240 like it should! I can’t get ahold of anyone at Westinghouse but after pressing Amazon a few times they gave me a full refund but told me to keep it lol. So now I’m going to try and figure it out myself. I’m thinking voltage regulator.

So you leave the on/off switch on all the time to use the remote start?
Thats not hard on battary, or electronics?

I overloaded this generator by mistake with using tankless water heater. Now it flickers and fuses are popped out. How can I fix this issue?

the engine will not start fuel is coming in to the carburetor the float bowl has Gas they told me that I may need to clean the carburetor since it was seating for more then a month or so any suggestions ?? It use to start right away every time I tried before thanks

Yes I have this Model Wgen9500DF

How do you get the battery out do you have to remove the wheel???

Thanks. Do I need to remove that wheel in order to get the battery out to replace it?

Just bought the 9500TFc (tri-fuel). During break-in, once I placed a small load on it (1000-1500w), I noticed it had a pretty good rattle sound that sounded like valve lash to me. Talked to Westinghouse numerous times and sent video. They said their "lead" thought it was a bearing issue. I usually find bad bearings squeal vs. rattle, but ok. So they ship new one and I go thru butt pain of palletizing return. I prepped and started replacement unit and lo and behold I hear a fairly distinguishable rattle when a load is applied. So, since I'm new to portable gens, am I expecting too much? Does this unit (and maybe most generators) make some rattle/clatter when under load? I'd hate to have it fall apart when really needed, which would likely happen right after warranty expires 😮. I adjusted valves on first unit per recommendation of rep (no difference) and am using fresh non-ethanol fuel.

Great Video love My Westinghouse Generator Great Purchase only use propane and it runs great

New unit put in oil, connected battery, added fuel. Will not start push button , or pull cord. Tried lp.same issue charged battery ,nothing!! No lights nothing. Now what??

Nice video. Thanks. Have you measured decebels from inside your shop with the generator running under load? I was hoping you would do that after you put it in the shed. By the way, its cool how you configured the front flap with the pipe for weight and the stays and such.

Can I use SAE 30 instead of 10w30? Hardware store only had SAE 30 when I went shopping during Hurricane BERYL, Houston,TX.

Whoa…. 88 decibels is loud! I don’t think this awesome generator will work in my neighborhood where we are all close between properties. And on those nights when the power goes out this thing will definitely keep us all up for sure!