My tools

This generator works very well. Unfortunatelly, the model T07573 is sold exlusively at Costco. The price is almost a half of the model T09275 (11400W) and way less expensive than the matching model T07571 on FIRMAN, which is out of stock.

I use it with propane (LPG) as it is more convenient to load and unload. LPG gives 6750W when running. Still, it can power the house. 8-gallon (30-liter) gas tank is a great addition that will give extra power when needed. But it adds extra weight to existing 230lb (103kg) to move it around as a single piece.

Performance is great. During use of my welder Lincoln Electric 180 Amp with 230V input the input current is 22.5A the generator output voltage does not drop and the sound of engine does not change a lot.

This generator I wanted to buy at first. A lot of power – 11kW. 9-gallon gas tank allows it to run for 11 hours. Still, I planned to use LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), that had to provide 10400W and cover all my future needs (even to power the house during sever weather).

For a welder, the most consuming device is a welder. When connected to 230V it requires 22.5A that is effectively bellow 5500W. Definetelly overkill, but I will consider for the future.

A welder without a helmet is a blind human being. I found out, that passive glass works way better and more predictable then polirizing one, that failed me many times.

Welding helmet is for welding taks, for everything else this face shield is great.

Robust convenient grinder. Very good versatile tool for many things, including cutting tasks.

Added to my shopping list. It does not look as thick as a short adapter I have, but 10 feet is a good extension to reduce noise from generator.

The generator is not that noisy as I expected, though.

This is a missing piece of a generator. Welding machine cable ends with the plug 6-50R Male. There is a 230V to 120V power cord adapter (Type B Male to 6-50R Female), but it requires another adapter included with generator L14-30R Male to Type B Female). Those workarounds give 30A at most, while using this adapter 50A is the limit.

Maybe it was a bad call of mine, to get the short one. If it does not work well, I will get 10 feet long .

Something is better than nothing. Some parts are missing on arrival. Rust gets everywhere. For its price it is great for the start. Let’s see how many projects it will serve.

Sufficient tabletop for most of the tasks 42" x 21". A bit wobly. Spatters fuse to the surface very fast.