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ETQ TG32P12

*Est. $400

Reviewed

December 2011

Pros

Inexpensive
Low-oil shutdown
Wheel kit
Four AC outlets

Cons

One-year warranty
No economy mode
Not CARB compliant
No DC outlet

Where to Buy

for $399.99

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The 3,250-watt ETQ TG32P12 surges to 4,000 watts. Its oversized muffler makes it relatively quiet -- about 65 decibels -- and because it has a wheel kit, it's portable despite its hefty weight (more than 110 pounds). The ETQ TG32P12 has two GFCI outlets, unlike most portable generators in this price range, as well as a heavy-duty, twist-lock outlet for a 240-volt appliance like a water heater. If you want a portable generator that will run most appliances in a medium-size home during a power outage, the Generac GP5500 (*Est. $720) gets good reviews.

We found many owner reviews of the ETQ TG32P12 at Amazon.com and HomeDepot.com; they give a good indication of how this model has performed over time.

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ETQ TG32P12 4,000 Watt 7 HP 207cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator

(145 reviews)
Buy new: $399.99 3 Used & new from $367.99

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Our Sources

1. Amazon.com

Close to 145 owners post ratings and reviews of the ETQ TG32P12 at Amazon.com, giving it an average of 4 out of 5 stars. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive. According to a recent one, the ETQ TG32P12 "powered the fridge, freezer and furnace during our recent outage in New England. It did have a tendency to stop running once in a while (started back up easily though)." A couple of reviewers say they received a defective unit and found the customer service lacking.

Review: ETQ TG32P12 4,000 Watt 7 HP 207cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator, Contributors to Amazon.com

2. HomeDepot.com

More than 85 owners rate and review the ETQ TG32P12, giving it a 4.3 out of 5 average rating. The vast majority of reviews here are positive, though one person says it didn't put out the rated wattage. Most agree with the owner who writes, "this generator runs my 16 ft trailer with everything running ac, phones being charged and coffee maker... The best thing about it was how quiet it is compared to the rest of our group's generators, the quietest."

Review: ETQ 4,000-Watt Gasoline-Powered Portable Generator, Contributors to HomeDepot.com

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