Let's keep this short and sweet. ECHO has always been known for making a good generator. If you’re shopping for a generator to keep the lights on at camp, run a TV at the tailgate or charge your phone during an outage, the ECHO EGi-2300 portable inverter generator is worth a look. It delivers 2,300 starting watts and 1,800 running watts, and the telescoping handle makes it easier to roll from the truck to your setup.
Five and a Half Hours on a 1.2-Gallon Tank
ECHO rates the EGi-2300 for 5.5 hours at half load, or about 900 watts. That’s a useful benchmark if you want to get through an afternoon of tailgating without a fuel stop. Add up what you plan to plug in, including startup demand, since your load affects how long a tank lasts.
Quiet Enough to Be Worth Bringing Along
ECHO lists 57 dBA at 23 feet under a 25% load. That light-load rating is especially relevant when you’re bringing it along to power a few smaller items, like lights and chargers.
Who Should Buy It?
- Campers who want power for lights, chargers and a small fan at sites that allow generators.
- Tailgaters who want to bring a TV, speakers or chargers to game day.
- Homeowners who want backup for a few essentials, such as lamps and phone chargers, during an outage.
Run the generator outdoors only, at least 20 feet from homes and buildings, with the exhaust pointed away from doors, windows and vents.
If those are the jobs you need covered, check availability at Acme Tools. Before buying, confirm the unit’s serial number is outside the affected range or that the recall repair has been completed. A 2021 recall covered certain EGi-2300 units because they could overheat.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long does the ECHO EGi-2300 run on a tank?
ECHO rates it for 5.5 hours at 50% load, or about 900 watts, on a full 1.2-gallon tank. Actual runtime depends on what you plug in.
2. How loud is the ECHO EGi-2300?
ECHO lists 57 dBA at 23 feet under a 25% load. Use that distance and load when comparing it with other generators.
3. What can the ECHO EGi-2300 power?
It’s a good fit for camp lights, phone chargers, a small fan or a TV at a tailgate. For outage backup, add up the devices you want to run together and account for any extra power they draw at startup. The generator delivers 1,800 running watts and 2,300 starting watts.
4. Where should I set up this generator?
Run it outdoors only, at least 20 feet from homes and buildings, with the exhaust pointed away from doors, windows and vents.
5. How do I check whether an EGi-2300 was recalled?
Check the serial number on the side-panel label. The 2021 recall covers EU19483D010001 through EU21021N010180. Before buying a unit in that range, confirm the recall repair was completed. If you already own an affected unit that hasn’t been repaired, stop using it and contact ECHO for repair instructions.
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