PowerSmart 1200W Gas-Powered Portable Generator

$142.99

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Product details

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The PowerSmart 1200W gas-powered generator is a compact, lightweight portable generator that is easy to carry to a campsite, a tailgate or the garage door when you need power. It has both 120V AC and 12V DC outlets.

Gas generators deliver a lot of power for the price and can run as long as you have fuel. The trade-offs are fuel storage, regular maintenance and outdoor-only operation, so they suit people who want maximum output for outages, job sites and RV use.

Key specs

1200W gas-powered portable generator
71cc 2-stroke engine
120V AC and 12V DC outlets
Up to 5 hours of runtime at 50% load on a 1.1-gallon tank

Best for

Camping and tailgating
Emergency backup for small loads such as lights and phone chargers
Anyone who wants a compact, easy-to-carry generator

What a generator this size can typically power

Examples only, as long as the combined running watts plus the highest starting surge stay within the generator's rating. Always check the label on your own appliances.

Phone and laptop chargers
LED lights and a small fan
A TV or radio

Good to know

Two-stroke engines typically run on a gasoline-and-oil mix, so follow the manual for the correct fuel mix before you start it.

Starting (peak) watts are only available for a few seconds when a motor or compressor kicks on; running (rated) watts are what the generator can supply continuously. Add up the running watts of everything you plan to power and allow for the extra starting watts of motorized appliances. Safety: run any fuel-burning generator outdoors, well away from doors, windows and vents, and never in a garage or enclosed space, because exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Do not connect a generator to household wiring unless a licensed electrician has installed a proper transfer switch. Read the manufacturer's manual before first use.

Who this is not for

Anyone who needs to power a whole home, large appliances or sensitive electronics that need clean inverter power.

Setup and care

Read the manual and check oil and fuel before every start
Place on level ground outdoors with plenty of airflow
Let it cool before refueling and store fuel in approved containers
Keep a working carbon monoxide alarm inside your home

Frequently asked questions

Can I run it in my garage or near a window?
No. Run it outdoors and well away from doors, windows and vents. Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which can be deadly.

What fuel and oil does it use?
Use the fuel type and oil grade listed in the manufacturer's manual. Never run it past empty or refuel while it is running or hot.

Can I power my whole house?
Not directly. Connecting to household wiring requires a licensed electrician to install a proper transfer switch, and the load must stay within the running watts.

How do I look after it?
Follow the maintenance schedule in the manual, run it briefly every month or two, and do not leave old fuel in the tank for long storage.

Buy with confidence from GridGuardPlus

2-year GridGuardPlus warranty on every item
Free return pickup on bulky or heavy items
Damage guarantee: if it arrives damaged we replace or refund it, with no photo-proof fight
30-day returns
Real people on the phone: 1-800-680-4080, 875 Industrial Hwy, Unit 8, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

Compare other power options

Considering battery power instead of a fuel-powered generator? Explore our portable power station options. Battery stations and gasoline generators have different output limits, runtime and ventilation requirements. Never operate a gasoline generator indoors or in an enclosed space.

WHAT THIS GENERATOR IS FOR

The grab-and-go generator for campsites, tailgates and short outages

Most people do not need 5,000 watts. They need a phone, a few lights and a fan running when the power drops, or at a campsite with no hookups. At 1,200W, with a carry-friendly frame and a 12V DC outlet next to the 120V AC outlets, this is sized for exactly that, at a fraction of the cost of a home-backup unit.

Right for you if…

You camp or tailgate and want simple, affordable power
You want a small outage kit for lights, chargers and a radio
You like having a 12V DC outlet for car-style accessories

Look at something else if…

You want to run a refrigerator, sump pump or any large appliance
You need clean inverter power for sensitive electronics

Runtime: Up to 5 hours at 50% load on the 1.1-gallon tank, enough for an evening of lights and chargers, then a refuel.

A light-duty camping or outage load

Phone and laptop charging90 W
LED lights30 W
Small fan50 W
TV or radio100 W
Combined running load270 W

Check the running-watt rating on this unit's label and keep your combined load below it.

Typical appliance figures, for illustration. Always check the label on your own equipment, and remember that motors and compressors briefly draw more when they start.

Good to know about this one

This is a two-stroke engine, so it runs on a gasoline-and-oil mix. Mix the fuel in the ratio your manual specifies, in a clean approved container, before you start it. It is an easy step to miss the first time.

Plan before you need it

Cold-weather outages and the last camping weekends of the year are when small generators get shopped for. If this is for a trip or a storm you can see coming, order a few days ahead so you can fuel it, test-run it and know it works before you rely on it.

If this is not quite the right fit

Not sure this is the right size for you? Tell us what you want to power and for how long, and we will check it against this product before you order. Contact us or call 1-800-680-4080.