Westinghouse WGen12000DF is a portable generator from Westinghouse, rated 12,000 running watts with 15,000 starting watts on gasoline (10,800 W on propane), with 120/240V output.
General
Type
portable
Fuel
gasoline, propane
Power output
Running watts (gas / LP for standby)
12000 W
Starting watts (gas)
15000 W
Running watts (propane)
10800 W
Starting watts (propane)
13500 W
Performance
Fuel tank
10.5 gal
Electrical
Output voltage
120/240V
Transfer-switch-ready outlet
50 A
Outlets
2x 5-20R, L5-30R, L14-30R, 14-50R, 2x USB
Features
Start type
remote electric
Engine
Engine displacement
713 cc
Physical
Weight
352 lb
What the numbers mean
At 12,000 running watts
on its best fuel, this unit covers most household circuits through an appropriately sized transfer switch; central air conditioning typically needs load management or a soft starter.
Runs on gasoline, propane — expect lower output on propane (roughly
10%) and natural gas (roughly 20%) than on gasoline; the spec table shows the
published per-fuel ratings.
House hookup: pairs with a 50 A generator inlet (
14-50 / CS6365) and a transfer switch or interlock
installed by an electrician.
What can the Westinghouse WGen12000DF run during an outage?
With 12,000 running watts on its best fuel, the Westinghouse WGen12000DF covers most household circuits through an appropriately sized transfer switch; central air conditioning typically needs load management or a soft starter. Add up your actual loads with a sizing worksheet — the bands here are rough guidance, not a load calculation.
What inlet does the Westinghouse WGen12000DF need to power a house?
A 50 A generator inlet (a 14-50 or CS6365 connection) wired to a transfer switch or interlock kit — an electrician's job that normally requires a permit. Never backfeed through a dryer or wall outlet.
