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- Very inexpensive
- Sine Power technology produces cleaner electricity
- Compact, with built-in handle
- Two-cycle engine -- must mix oil with gas
- Just one AC outlet
- One-year warranty
The 1,000-watt ETQ TG1200 surges to 1,200 watts, providing enough power for camping trips or running a few household appliances. It does not use inverter technology, but according to the manufacturer, its Sine Power technology produces electricity with less than 6 percent total harmonic distortion (THD), which is safe for running electronics. It provides both AC and DC outlets. If you want a compact portable generator and are willing to pay more (and get more wattage), reviewers recommend the 2,000-watt Honeywell HW2000i (*Est. $500), which uses inverter technology.
We found no expert reviews of the ETQ TG1200, but owners give it rave reviews at Amazon.com and Northern Tool and Equipment. GaltTech.com lists it as a top-rated small portable generator, though it's not clear exactly what this designation is based on. Several YouTube videos show the TG1200 in operation and give an owner's opinion of it.
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1. Amazon.com
More than 70 owners have rated and reviewed the ETQ TG1200 at Amazon.com, giving it an average rating of four out of five stars. Reviewers like the TG1200's portability and ease of use, though a few say they found it hard to start, and some had to perform minor repairs to keep it working well.
Review: ETQ TG1200 1,200 Watt 2 HP 2-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator, Contributors to Amazon.com
2. Northern Tool and Equipment
Over 150 owners have posted ratings and reviews of the ETQ TG1200 at Northern Tool and Equipment; ratings average 4.4 out of five stars. One owner says he bought it for tailgating and tested it in his backyard by running a TV, box fan and lights simultaneously, with no problems. Again, a few owners say they've had to tinker with their generator a little, but the majority are very pleased with its performance.
Review: ETQ Portable Generator -- 1200 Surge Watts, 1000 Rated Watts, Model# TG1200, Contributors to Northern Tool and Equipment
GaltTech.com provides an overview of which portable generators have received the best reviews. Editors list the ETQ TG1200 as one of the top-rated small portable generators, but they don't explain where they got this information.
Review: Best Generators, Editors of GaltTech.com
4. YouTube.com
This video is a short review -- basically, the owner's opinion of the ETQ TG1200 -- and it links to several other videos about this portable generator. These videos demonstrate how loud the TG1200 is and how it performs when lights or other items are plugged into it. The reviews are positive ones, though a few minor problems are encountered.
Review: 1200 Watt Generator, Contributors to YouTube
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