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DeWalt DXGNR8000

Generator. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).

DeWalt DXGNR8000
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The DeWalt DXGNR8000 is a gasoline-fueled 8000 W portable generator with a 420 cc engine and a 7.5 gal. steel fuel tank. The page states up to 9 hours of runtime at 50% load. It includes covered outlets and Co-Protect technology that shuts the unit down if carbon monoxide levels become unsafe.

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Running
8000W
Fuel
gasoline
Run time @50 %
9h
CO shutoff
Yes

Key features

What it is for

Specifications

Running watts8000 W
Fuelgasoline
Tank28.4 L (7.5 gal)
Run time at 50 % load9 h
CO shutoffYes
DimensionsAssembled Product Length 30.0-in

From the DeWalt page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.

What is in the box

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Connection and wiring

Follow the diagrams in the DeWalt manual. Connecting to a home panel needs a transfer switch or interlock and a licensed electrician.

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Error codes and troubleshooting

We found no error-code table in this manual. Its troubleshooting section is the reference.

FAQ

How long does the DeWalt DXGNR8000 run on a tank?

The maker rates it at 9 hours at 50 % load (about 4,000 W) on a 7.5-gal tank. A light load such as a refrigerator and lights runs longer; a full load runs shorter.

Can the DeWalt DXGNR8000 start a sump pump or well pump?

Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 8000 W output (no separate peak published). That covers a typical 1/2 HP sump pump (about 2150 W to start). Use the calculator with your exact pump.

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