Optional / Upgrade · Best for Budget backup for essentials and first-time owners
Lightweight, quiet gas inverter generator for essential home backup and camping. A budget-friendly entry point that runs fridges, lights and small electronics during an outage.
The PowerSmart 2500W portable inverter generator is a compact, lightweight backup power source suited to short home outages and camping. Its inverter technology delivers clean power safe for sensitive electronics like phones and laptops, and the quiet operation makes it neighbour-friendly. Easy pull-start and simple controls make it approachable for first-time generator owners.
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Generators must only run outdoors, well away from doors, windows and vents. Never run one in a home, garage or attached shed. Connection to home wiring requires a licensed electrician and a proper transfer switch.
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Generators must only run outdoors, well away from doors, windows and vents. Never run one in a home, garage or attached shed. Connection to home wiring requires a licensed electrician and a proper transfer switch.
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