Pulsar 2200W Dual Fuel Inverter
1800 W, dual-fuel
WEN 56203i
Generator. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).
The WEN 56203i is a gasoline inverter generator rated at 1700 rated watts with 2000 surge watts. It is listed at 39 pounds and runs on a one-gallon tank that the page says provides over 7 hours of half-load run time.
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Running
1700W
Peak / surge
2000W
Fuel
gasoline
Run time @50 %
7h
Weight
17.69kg
Warranty
2yr
Key features
- Two three-prong 120V 14A NEMA 5-20R receptacles, one 12V 8.3A DC receptacle, and two 5V USB ports
- Fuel shutoff stops fuel flow and burns off the fuel left in the carburetor before automatic shutdown
- Eco-mode switch adjusts fuel consumption as items are plugged in and unplugged
- Total harmonic distortion under 0.3 percent at no load and under 1.2 percent at full load, designed to mirror a pure sine wave
- 79cc 4-stroke OHV engine rated at 51 decibels at quarter load
- Parallel operation of any two WEN inverter generators with a WEN Parallel Connection Kit (sold separately)
- Low-oil and low-fuel automatic shutdown, built-in overload protection, and indicator lights
- Two-year warranty
What it is for
- camping
- hunting
- tailgating
- backup power
Specifications
| Running watts | 1700 W |
|---|---|
| Peak / surge | 2000 W |
| Fuel | gasoline |
| Tank | 3.785 L (1.0 gal) |
| Run time at 50 % load | 7 h |
| AC output voltage | 120V |
| Weight | 17.69 kg (39.0 lb) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
From the WEN page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.
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WEN 56203i comparisons
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Connection and wiring
Follow the diagrams in the WEN manual. Connecting to a home panel needs a transfer switch or interlock and a licensed electrician.
- Parallel connection, manual page 2 →
- Parallel connection, manual page 11 →
- Parallel connection, manual page 17 →
- Wiring diagram, manual page 30 →
Error codes and troubleshooting
We found no error-code table in this manual. Its troubleshooting section is the reference.
FAQ
How long does the WEN 56203i run on a tank?
The maker rates it at 7 hours at 50 % load (about 850 W) on a 1.0-gal tank. A light load such as a refrigerator and lights runs longer; a full load runs shorter.
Can the WEN 56203i start a sump pump or well pump?
Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 2000 W peak. That is below a typical 1/2 HP sump pump start (about 2150 W); check your pump label. Use the calculator with your exact pump.