Firman H08051 - Hybrid Series 8000 Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator

Took 5 minutes to assemble and fired up first crank with propane. Tested generator and powered the whole house including hot tub and 2 air conditioners. I was surprised at how quiet it was.

I bought the Firman generator to replace a gasoline only generator as it is difficult to store gasoline for any length of time. This unit is simply for standby power in case of power company disruption and I keep two 30 lb LPG tanks for standby as they will "keep" for a much longer time than gasoline, and I use a standard 20 lb tank for monthly start up as recommended by Firman. Unit starts easily with electric starter, runs smoothly with LPG, and I will probably never use it with gasoline.

Generator was shipped direct from manufacturer with no damage to generator, only minor damage to box. Love that it came with everything needed to get started - including engine oil and charged battery. Added oil, some gas, hooked up battery and turned easy switch (off/LP/gas) to gas, pushed button to start - and it started up on the 1st crank! Couldn't believe it - first engine I've ever had that started that easily!

This unit had almost all the features I wanted - 10Kw, Gas gauge, electric start, dual fuel and 50 amp plug to hook up to my house transfer switch and outlet covers. Noise rating was descent too. Only thing I couldn't ascertain was harmonic distortion percent - and an email to their support received no answer. Thus I gave it 4 stars for features.
Everything seems built well - no loose parts or things that were bent during manufacture that I could see. And I gave it a very careful look-over.

Only issue I've had (over multiple starts, but not long run times) is starting with LP. Couldn't get unit to cold start (ambient temp was about 60 degrees F) using LP.Had to start with gas, then turn off and switch to lp. Then the generator ran fine on LP. So, that was a bit disappointing - will just have to keep some gas on hand for starting.

I like that their off/lp/gas switch controls everything - no looking around for a gas shut off when storing.

I'm not sure of the quality yet, as I've not run it for long yet and only owned it for a month or so. So I gave that 3 stars, as it seems well-built, but I'm not sure about how well it will last.

I've already recommended the product, so yes, I like it.

EGD was awesome! Purchase experience was easy and they set up delivery just as I needed. I would recommend purchasing from them as well (price was good too).

Generator was shipped direct from manufacturer with no damage to generator, only minor damage to box. Love that it came with everything needed to get started - including engine oil and charged battery. Added oil, some gas, hooked up battery and turned easy switch (off/LP/gas) to gas, pushed button to start - and it started up on the 1st crank! Couldn't believe it - first engine I've ever had that started that easily!

This unit had almost all the features I wanted - 10Kw, Gas gauge,... more

I bought this because we live in an area served by Consumers Energy, a company whose maintenance program ends with emptying the wastebaskets in their offices. Our lines have been broken so many times our splices have splices. This generator can run on propane. That eliminates the problem of stale gas and gummed up carbs with gasoline. My hope is that this generator will never see gasoline but the option is there. Tried it with propane and it fired right up. Unit seems well built with some nice features like a versatile built in meter and every outlet that you could use. No 12v outlet though. Kind of heavy though it comes with wheels. Shopped a lot before I bought this. Replaced a junky Devilbiss.

I bought this because we live in an area served by Consumers Energy, a company whose maintenance program ends with emptying the wastebaskets in their offices. Our lines have been broken so many times our splices have splices. This generator can run on propane. That eliminates the problem of stale gas and gummed up carbs with gasoline. My hope is that this generator will never see gasoline but the option is there. Tried it with propane and it fired right up. Unit seems well built with some nice... more

Generator arrived as expected. After some minor assembly and adding oil, I attached it to a propane tank and fired it up. No issues what so ever. It is a little noisier than I expected even though it says it has a quiet muffler system. I highly recommend this Firman product. It works great for my fifth wheel with 50amp plug. I ran 2 air conditioners and the microwave and the electric fireplace all at once and didn't notice any extra effort out of the generator.

The generator arrived quickly and was packaged very well. It has exceeded my expectations. It's a very nice unit !

I have owned several portable generators over the years. The Firman appears to be the best designed and constructed I have seen. I purchased it because of the dual fuel option. I prefer to use LPG to avoid refilling the gas tank and the long term storage issues of gasoline. The Firman started right up and runs smoothly. I have only run it a short time under electrical load, but feel confidant it will be up to the task when a long power outage occurs.

The generator was heavy but all of them are. It has some oil leakage in the box.. I called firman on Saturday and received a prompt call back and assurances. After a quick consultation with Firman I connected the propane and it started right up.. No issues. I ran it for a little bit and then put it away. I hooked up the propane and it started right up.. No problems.. All I need is a major power outage to really put it through a good workout. The primary purpose of buying this generator is for emergencies and not having to keep buying and cycling gasoline. Now I just have to keep the propane tank which I trade off with the BBQ. The light system for starting the generator was great. The larger fuel tank will be helpful if I have to resort to using gasoline. Performance and quality can not be honestly evaluated yet but from the first impressions I anticipate both being great.

I would recommend they investigate a box system that unclips at the bottom so the carton can be removed from the top without damaging the carton. Some major appliances have these. Much easier for unpacking.

The generator was heavy but all of them are. It has some oil leakage in the box.. I called firman on Saturday and received a prompt call back and assurances. After a quick consultation with Firman I connected the propane and it started right up.. No issues. I ran it for a little bit and then put it away. I hooked up the propane and it started right up.. No problems.. All I need is a major power outage to really put it through a good workout. The primary purpose of buying this generator... more

We purchased this generator as an emergency generator for storm outages. The Firman H08051 came well packaged, with all parts needed. Assembly was quick and minimal... bolt on wheels and the front foot and you're pretty much done. The overall build quality seems durable enough for home use, but the control panel would not likely handle pro use. All the controls are easy to access, well labeled, and easy to operate, with one exception... the choke. The directions do not give any specific directions for choke use, just arrows that are vaguely descriptive in what to do. It was trial and error to find where 'start' and 'run' was, and setting it on a warm day is tedious, as full "start" position won't start the generator. The choke was my only caveat.

Once started the generator runs beautifully on LPG. I have a refrigerator, a freezer, a 9k BTU A/C, and lights for 3 rooms on the switchover box, and the Firman didn't flinch. Noise wise, it's noticeably quieter than most 'box store' generators, but it's a generator, don't expect whisper quiet. 15 feet from the house with doors and windows closed it can be heard, but it's livable.

I appreciate the 4 prong 50A plug over the twistlock, which is easier to handle. I only have about 4 hours on this unit, so longevity I can't comment on. On all other aspects (except the choke) I can say this Firman Gen Set has met and/or exceeded my expectations.

We purchased this generator as an emergency generator for storm outages. The Firman H08051 came well packaged, with all parts needed. Assembly was quick and minimal... bolt on wheels and the front foot and you're pretty much done. The overall build quality seems durable enough for home use, but the control panel would not likely handle pro use. All the controls are easy to access, well labeled, and easy to operate, with one exception... the choke. The directions do not give any specific... more