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ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
This generator is ideal for camping and powering small-scale household appliances like TVs or computers. 2-stroke, 63cc engine has recoil start and transistorized ignition. Meets EPA standards. Surge Watts: 1,200, Rated Watts: 1,000, Engine Displacement (cc): 63, HP: 2.6, Engine: 2-Stroke, 63cc, Run Time: 4.5 Hours at 1/2 Load, Receptacles (qty.): 2, Noise Level (dB): 69, Fuel Type: Gasoline, Fuel Capacity (gal.): 1, Start Type: Recoil, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 15 x 16 x 13 50:1 oil to gas mix ratio 8.3 Amps One 110 Volt outlet Single-phase brushless generator head Capacitor voltage regulator Generator sales are final
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151 of 164(92%)would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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Great little machine,
March 7, 2007
By QrcInc
from Abaco, Bahamas
"I brought this generator to the Bahamas, where electric power is unreliable, and unavailable in some locations. I'm building a shed in the woods where it is unavailable. This relatively low power (1200 W MAX) generator has been able to run all my power tools and cordless rechargers, very quietly and efficiently. It also is capable of running my small portable refrigerator, television, stereo, and just about anything else I need. I have a 350 W Honda that I bought several years ago, that cost me much more. I don't know where else you could get this much value for your money. I have two of them for myself, and have bought two more for friends. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"
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Review 2 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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great gen,
November 4, 2009
By aaaaaa
from texas
"it may take a few pulls to get it started but always starts runs good and quiet great to carry around in the truck or on the fourwheeler at the ranch"
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Review 3 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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Greg,
November 3, 2009
By noname123456789
from MS
"I have a small farm and I use this generator to power all my power tools away form the shop. It does an excellent job, starts easy and runs quiet. For the money it can't be beat."
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Review 4 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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good when it works,
November 2, 2009
By MountainK
from Richmond, VA
"This is my second one of these generators and I'm afraid that I'll need to return it for a third. When it works, it does a great job. But starting it can be a real pain. If you are lucky, it will take a few primer pulls and then kick over and start. Sometimes you have to pull it numerous times before it show any sign of kicking on. And there are other times when no matter what you do, it just won't start. This range of possibilities makes the generator unreliable if you are depending on it. Too bad because it's a great little generator when it wants to run and a major pain when it doesn't."
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Review 5 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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ETQ Generator,
October 26, 2009
By Outlander
from Rochester New York
"We have owned and used an ETQ for 3 camping seasons. We also purchased one as a gift for our Son.These generators worked great right out of the box. Last year I used the generator at a friends cabin in the Adirondack Mountatns at a temperature of 2 below zero. It started on the third pull and ran heat tape to unfreeze the camp's water line. It is used to charge our camper's battery and run the toaster. This little generator is a GREAT value."
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Review 6 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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1000w ETI generator,
October 21, 2009
By CousinWill
from Southbury, CT
"This is a good generator for what it is, a small generator. I've used it several times at the race track without any problems. A little hard to start sometimes if it has been sitting for a long time. Once running it is fine and restarts fine. Not noisy at all. I checked the voltage and it runs consistently at 119-120v, no big swings in voltage."
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Review 7 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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Portable Generator,
October 19, 2009
By Hookup
from Indiana
"Light,compact, and works excellent. Easy to start and operate. I use this to power hand tools. battery chargers, etc on a farm of which I have not electrical services. Good Product."
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Review 8 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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good product,
October 19, 2009
By williame
"i take to my farm and very useful do to size. might want larger one down the line but it works for what i use it for."
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Review 9 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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Generator 1200,
October 19, 2009
By Montayne
from Ithaca, Ny.
"I especially like the feature that enables you to fill a little cup with oil so you don't have to pre mix the gas oil mixture."
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Review 10 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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ETQ Portable Generator,
October 19, 2009
By ParrotHead81
from Upstate NY
"Perfect generator for camping, tailgating and small jobs. This generator is surprisingly quiet, light enough to carry, low cost and a compact size. Used it to run drills, saws, hair dryers and small appliances and it handled them fine. Only problems I have found is that it takes a few extra pulls to get it started. Once it runs for a few seconds and then turned off it starts back up on the first pull. Because it is compact and light weight it is easy to throw in the car and quiet enough to talk while it is running unlike normal size generators."
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Review 11 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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Awesome Generator,
October 19, 2009
By blh1960
from Peculiar, MO
"This little generator is surprising. I built a pole barn using only this device. Quiet, easy starting, and surprising pretty powerful for its size. I ran a 12 amp circular saw with this. Also ran a 1.5 horse compressor. I could not run both at the same time but that was not a problem. For the money this is a great buy! I would recommend this."
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Review 12 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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Start problems,
September 19, 2009
By SRW
from S.E PA
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"I've had this generator for about a year now and it's been very hard to start the four or five times I've used it. Today it wouldn't start at all. I found there wasn't any spark. Replaced the spark plug and still no spark. Checked the on/off switch-it was ok. Finally used a puller and removed the flywheel. The magnet on the inside of the flywheel was 2/3 rds covered with the same metallic flashing as the rest of the flywheel. I popped it loose from the magnet with my pocketknife and reassembled everything. STARTED ON THE FIRST PULL.! Now it starts every time with about 1/2 of a pull. I like everything else about this unit and am really looking forward to using it from now on. Ok,, it would be nice if it was a little bit quieter but it's acceptable. It gets three stars because it wasn't right when it came, otherwise it would have had four."
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Review 13 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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Great Bargin,
August 28, 2009
By Jollymon
from St. Tammany. La.
"I bought this generaton to use at LSU tailgates this fall, have run it in "simulation " in the backyard, powering TV, box fan and lights. Noise level is fine at 75 feet can hear tv just fine, starts on the 2nd or 3rd pull. Would recommned for light use."
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Review 14 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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Great Product,
August 22, 2009
By m6onz5a
from Bowie, Md
"Great price. I got it a couple of days ago and I'm very pleased with this generator. When I first got it it did take a few pulls to get it started (I had the choke lever in the wrong position). Once I got it started it ran great. During my first run it did stall out after about 20 minutes of running and their was some fuel in the tank. It did restart and ran fine after that.
The next day I went to start it again. It started on the 3rd pull but stalled after about 3 seconds of running. I was getting the same result every time I tried to start the motor. I opened the fuel tank and their was fuel covering the bottom of the tank so I thought it was getting fuel.. The first thing I did was disconnect the fuel line at the petcock. No fuel was coming out with fuel in the tank. When I tilted the generator a little bit fuel started to come out of the petcock. I put more fuel in the tank and she fired right up and stayed running. I guess this generator doesn't like a near empty tank.
I've hooked up grinders, drills, several lights and it seems to handle it all. Very quiet too. I also love the small size. The two stroke motor isn't a big deal to mix fuel, since I own several two cycle mopeds. They recommend a 50:1 mix but I run 40:1"
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Review 15 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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Junk,
August 2, 2009
By Doctorbob1958
"Worked the first time I used it, Stopped working after that."
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Review 16 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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Good deal for the money. May need to tweak,
July 24, 2009
By Loachdvr
"Arrived undamaged. I couldn't get it started, but then realized the "choke" lever was in the wrong postion. (my fault). Moved the choke lever and it started on the first pull.
However, there was NO AC output from the plug. I shut it down, and started looking behing the casing, and saw a wire that was not seated in the white connector that goes to the "reset" switch. I removed the top cover, (had to disconnect the fuel hose too), Re-inserted the "pin" into the bottom of the white connector, and all is well. (I don't think the pin was EVER inserted into the connector to begin with, but oh well, a small Quality Control issue).
So, if you have even a little mechanical ability, then this would be well worth the money.
So far I have run a 10 amp circular saw, which is right at the maximum wattage for this unit. (Remember... Volts X Amps = Watts, so 110 volts at 10 amps is 1,100 watts). The saw would drag the motor down at first (surge watts), but would stabilize immediately for good power.
I recommend this unit, but do the math on whatever you plan to plug into it."
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Review 17 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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Great Little Generator,
July 22, 2009
By FlounderGigger
from Hilton Head, SC
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"I purchased this Generator 2 years ago. I use it mainly to run my flounder gigging lights. It works like a charm. I run three 250 watt lights continuous for about 6 hours. A tank of fuel goes a long way. It cranks usually with 2-3 pulls. Just remeber to shut off the fuel and run it until it shuts off. Like most 2 strokes the oil will foul the plugs it you dont do this. Great generator for small jobs."
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Review 18 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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You get what you pay for,
July 20, 2009
By MaCSailor
from Buffalo, NY
"I have never been able to get this generator to run. I have gotten excellent service from Northern Tools, lots of advice and even a new carburetor. I contacted them again today and fortunately the unit is still under warranty, so they are sending me a new unit. So, the service has been excellent, but if I were to do it again, I woould buy a better quality generator."
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Review 19 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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TG1299 Generator,
July 20, 2009
By TerryH
from Tennessee
"Generator started & ran as stated; easy start, surprisingly quiet; tested 1-hour with 1,000 watt quartz lights and varied loads; excellent governor response. I have a larger 3600 watt generator for emergencies , but wanted something smaller/ lighter for emergency lighting/ response after storms
HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR THE SIZE"
HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR THE SIZE"
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Review 20 for ETQ Portable Generator — 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200
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TG 1200,
July 20, 2009
By ironwoodworker
from chicago
"Unbeleivable generator at an unbeliveable price. Quit, easy to start, and plenty of power for small jobs, I use it to supply power to a large boiler and a hot water
tank to make sure that the tenants have heat and hot water when the power goes out."
tank to make sure that the tenants have heat and hot water when the power goes out."
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