| Eastern Tools & Equipment TG72K12 |
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| List Price: $849.99 |
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This is enough power to keep the refrigerator, lights and other household appliances going if your electricity goes out. When you combine that with the competitive price point and you have a great candidate for a spare emergency back-up generator in the ETQ TG72K12.
There is a half-powered mode where the unit will function with less power for a longer period of time. This lower powered mode will keep the unit functioning for up to 10 hours continuously, while it will run for over 6 hours continuously when used at full capacity. This is enough time for short power outages, but the unit will need to be used sparingly for big disasters where the power goes out for days at a time.
The ETQ TG72K12 portable generator is a gas powered model made in China, which contributes to the super competitive price offered by the brand. It comes with a powerful 13 HP engine which automatically speeds itself up or slows itself down according to how much energy is being demanded. When you are only using one appliance it will use a lot less power than when you are running several appliances, lights, and other household items.
This self-control is very important as it will save on fuel and when the generator is not operating at full capacity it will run a bit quieter. This is definitely not one of the quietest portable generators on the market, but that is a small price to pay for many people who really value the low price.
It is advertised as having an oversized muffler which makes it quiet, but it is not as quiet as you may assume from the advertisements. It is still a rather noisy generator, especially when full powered.
This is also not the smallest portable generator on the market. Generators delivering this amount of power are larger and heavier. The ETQ TG72K12 generator weighs just a little over 200 pounds but comes with wheels and handle that makes it easy to pull it around as needed.
There are also some safety features included, such as the machine’s ability to shut itself completely down when it runs low on oil. It also has a battery operated quick electrical start up, though you will have to purchase a separate battery to make this feature work. You can also start it up rather easily with a pull-start, so purchasing the battery is not entirely necessary.
The ETQ TG72K12 and CARB
If you live in California, it must be noted that the ETQ TG72K12 generator is not compliant with the CARB emissions rules. This means it should never be purchased or used by California residents. There are many portable generators with similar wattage of power and features available from some of the big names on the market, such as Honda.
The ETQ TG72K12 is a great generator for those who are trying to get back up for emergencies without breaking a tight budget or those who just want a really great deal.
Originally posted 2010-06-26 19:23:26. Republished by Blog Post Promoter