Review: ETQ IN2500I 2,500 Watt Portable Inverter Generator
The ETQ IN2500i Inverter Generator produces 2200 continuous watts and 2500 surge watts of power. It’s capable of supplying power to a phone, light, fan, TV, and DVD player simultaneously. It’s ideal for outdoor recreation activities such as camping and fishing, as well as powering smaller items It can also supply one individual item appliance such as a refrigerator, microwave, or a desktop computer. Featured is Inverter Power Technology by ETQ that produces clean power to avoid damaging electronic items. While in between power usage, the auto throttle feature lowers the RPM to idle speed to provide fuel efficiency, while also increasing the engine life and reducing the noise level. Included is a 120V GFCI duplex outlet, and a 12V DC port.
Features
- ETQ 125cc 4.6HP with low oil shut off protection
- Portable “Smart” generator with engine output controlled through onboard computer monitoring the demand output
- Advanced inverter design produce clean pure sine wave output
- Onboard diagnostic system monitors overload, low oil level and power outage
- One piece solid case with built-in handle ensures quiet operation and the ultimate in portability and protection
- Auto throttle control conserves fuel and extends engine life
- One year manufacture’s warranty
Pros
- Quiet
- Fuel Efficiency
- Easy To Start
- Portable
- Reliable
- Price
When compared to other inverter generators produced by Yamaha, Briggs & Stratton, and Honeywell, the ETQ IN2500i is cheaper in price while still providing more power than each. At 60 dB, the noise level is on par with the HW2000i. It’s a tad bit heavier than it’s competitors, but is still manageable for an inverter. For most, it starts with at most three pulls on a consistent basis.
Cons
- Customer Service
Customer service was an issue for a few customers. One noted that several phone calls were placed with no response, while another stated that they didn’t know much about the generator and weren’t much of a help.
Also, while the ETQ IN2500I is less expensive and comparable to other inverters, it’s still not on the level of a Yamaha or Honda. While relatively quiet, it’s a bit louder than you would like, and a bit heavier as well.
Overall, if you are looking for a less expensive inverter, this is a good buy.
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Customer Reviews
Used it on a camping trip for the first time and it ran great. It ran for 12 hours on one tank of gas. We had to fans and lights plugged into the generator. Very quiet running. Easy starting. – Duckdog00
This inverter is not what I expected. It is suppose support 2,500 watts. It will as long a very small load is added at a time. The breaker kicks out just by starting a DEWALT 3/8″ drill without a load or a sawzall without a load, all are well under the load capacity of this generator. I have sent it back to the manufactor twice for a new one. Same thing. If we use flood lights and turn one on at a time it will support 2,000 watts. The factory techs were absolutely worthless and I would not purchase another one. No way. We took load tests on this unit which they apparantly didn’t even know how to do. Their reply was simply” that’s the was it is. – chiefth
Started on the second pull right out of the box. since then it starts on the first pull every time. Very quiet and low fuel consumption. Runs all of the appliances in my camper including the 12,000 btu air conditioner (but not all at the same time). Its a little on the heavy side, but i guess the means it’s well made. I recommend this to anyone that needs small generator – CmdrC
