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fastpedaler · 02-17-2025, 08:56 PM

Looking for an inverter generator that is quiet, efi, and has electric start. Does it exist?

Persistent · 02-18-2025, 06:30 AM

There are lots of them.

https://www.cummins.com/generators/onan-qg-7000-efi

twinboat · 02-18-2025, 08:36 AM

If your looking for a portable generator, the Honda FI EU7000 is fuel injected, electric start and super quiet.

workingonit · 02-18-2025, 08:58 AM

This is the one I have. It adds remote start and dual fuel.

https://www.genmaxpower.com/item/gen...with-co-detect

dabrooks · 02-18-2025, 05:49 PM

I inherited a Genmax 6000 inverter dual fuel electric start generator. My friend bought it and did not unplug the battery when he stored it. He passed away and when I got it the battery was dead. I called the customer service number in the manual and my call was answered by a real person.

I explained that the battery was dead and It would not pull start on propane. He told me to get a gallon of gas and try pull starting it. He said if it started to leave it run until it ran out of gas and switch it over to propane and call him back.

It did start and when it ran out of gas the battery was charged and it started on propane.

Long story short Genmax has great customer support.

d23haynes57 · 02-18-2025, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by workingonit

This is the one I have. It adds remote start and dual fuel.

https://www.genmaxpower.com/item/gen...with-co-detect

Read the manual. Page 5 indicates that this generator has a "floating" neutral. This can create havoc including shock hazards and GFCIs may not work properly. There could be compatibility problems with RV Transfer switches and inverters with internal transfer switches as these also switch ground and neutral connections (bonding) based on power source.
Page 7, spark warning. No Forest Service spark arrest approvals. Probably not allowed in any state or national wooded or grassy areas.

I would not be using this for RV power.

d23haynes57 · 02-18-2025, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Persistent

There are lots of them.

https://www.cummins.com/generators/onan-qg-7000-efi

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twinboat · 02-19-2025, 06:11 AM

The Genmax makes no mention of being fuel injected. That's on the list of features the OP wanted.

As far as I can tell it's just another carburetor, inverter generator.

workingonit · 02-19-2025, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by d23haynes57

Read the manual. Page 5 indicates that this generator has a "floating" neutral. This can create havoc including shock hazards and GFCIs may not work properly. There could be compatibility problems with RV Transfer switches and inverters with internal transfer switches as these also switch ground and neutral connections (bonding) based on power source.
Page 7, spark warning. No Forest Service spark arrest approvals. Probably not allowed in any state or national wooded or grassy areas.

I would not be using this for RV power.

No idea what manual you have but right on the face of the generator it states it is bonded. It shows bonded with a meter. And I have a hardwired EMS that would shut down if there was an issue but there's not. I would use this generator for an RV with full confidence and I have.

dabrooks · 02-19-2025, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by twinboat

The Genmax makes no mention of being fuel injected. That's on the list of features the OP wanted.

As far as I can tell it's just another carburetor, inverter generator.

I googled are Genmax 7250 generators fuel injected and the answer was yes.

workingonit · 02-19-2025, 06:45 AM

Yea, it is not EFI. That didn't matter to me. I don't plan on ever having gasoline in it anyway. As far as the spark arrestor, I don't camp anywhere there is grass under my wheels. The only thing my genset is for is emergency anyway. If I'm somewhere I can't use it then I just don't use it.

OP, please disregard my recommendation of the Genmax generator. I have been enlightened. LOL.

d23haynes57 · 02-19-2025, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by workingonit

No idea what manual you have but right on the face of the generator it states it is bonded. It shows bonded with a meter. And I have a hardwired EMS that would shut down if there was an issue but there's not. I would use this generator for an RV with full confidence and I have.

I followed the link that you posted. Maybe looking at wrong model or it needs updating.
Also do not see any agency approvals.