Pulsar 2000 Portable Generator Review

The Pulsar brand model PG2000iSN is portable inverter generator that can produce 1600 watts of sustained power and peak power output of 2000 watts. It has a number of points in its favor, though it isn’t perfect. In this portable generator review, we’ll look at the pros and cons of this model. We’ll also share a few observations about the model PG2000iSN by Pulsar that aren’t clear pros or cons but might affect someone’s decision to buy it.

Pulsar 2,000W Portable Gas-Powered Quiet Inverter

Points in Favor of the Pulsar PG2000iSN Generator:

This portable inverter generator is CARB compliant. This means it is one of the most energy efficient available, and it is one of the few legal to buy in California.
This is one of the cheaper inverter generators on the market capable of delivering this level of power.
This inverter generator can be connected to other similar Pulsar generators in parallel. This allows you to connect two to get the equivalent of a 4000 watt generator.
The built-in inverter means it can safely power your sensitive electronics through the USB power outlet.
The narrow, rectangular design means it takes up relatively little space. And you can stow it in most cargo compartments.
The suitcase style design and relatively low weight (less than 50 pounds) means many people could carry it themselves. You don’t need a separate cart for it.
This portable generator is quiet compared to its competitors’ products. It only puts out 59 decibels. You’ll hardly hear it if it is ten feet from your tent or RV.
The Pulsar brand inverter generator has one 12 volt DC outlet, 2 120 volt AC outlets and one 5 volt USB outlet. You can power and charge multiple devices at the same time.
The generator comes with a 12 volt charging cable, oil bottle, funnel and spark plug wrench.
The Pulsar generator has a number of built-in safety features like a voltage regulator and low oil shut-off. However, it doesn’t have a temperature monitor.
It isn’t hard to get replacement parts for this generator whether you need air filters, spark plugs or fans. The only exception is the inverter itself.

Some Cons of the PG2000iSN Portable Generator:

While this portable generator is advertised as 2000W, like we mentioned before that is the peak load. The running load is 1600W.
Want to connect it in parallel? You’ll have to buy the cable necessary to do so separately, unless you buy two generators and the necessary connectors at the same time from a seller.
A few users have had some difficulty with maintenance.
he manufacturer has a complex startup / warm up process to follow before using it. Don’t follow it, and they may not honor the warranty.

Observations about the Pulsar Model PG2000iSN Generator:

This generator holds a little over one gallon of fuel. You’ll get four to five hours at full power. If you want a generator that runs all night at 1400+ watts, get something else.
The manufacturer brags about the eight hours of continuous operation but that’s only at half load and well below the 1600 watt output level.
The inverter can only meet a modest single surge of demand. You can use it to start up and then run a small AC for a few hours, or let it run your lights all night.
The generator can run under both idle and heavy loads, but it sometimes surges while in eco mode. This burns through fuel faster than expected, though it won’t damage downstream items.

Summary

This is a powerful, portable generator as long as you keep its limitations in mind. It is energy efficient, lightweight and quiet. It isn’t as high powered as it seems, but it will keep the lights on and run basic tools and appliances. And it can safely charge your mobile device or connect with its twin to power a microwave.

Points in Favor of the Pulsar PG2000iSN Generator:

Some Cons of the PG2000iSN Portable Generator:

Observations about the Pulsar Model PG2000iSN Generator:

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