{"product_id":"atlas-copco-p3500iw-inverter-generator-electric-start","title":"Atlas Copco P3500iW Inverter Generator | 3,300W, Electric Start","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAtlas Copco P3500iW Inverter Generator: When You Need Inverter-Clean Power and 240V\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Copco P3500iW\u003c\/strong\u003e answers a question most generator buyers don't realize they're asking until they've already bought the wrong machine: \u003cem\u003ecan I get pure-sine inverter power and a 30-amp 240-volt outlet in the same generator?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor years, the answer was no — you either picked an inverter generator (quiet, clean, but 120V only and usually under 3,000 watts) or a conventional open-frame generator (loud, 240V capable, and so-so power quality). The P3500iW is one of a small number of inverter generators that gives you \u003cstrong\u003eboth\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e3,300 surge watts of clean sine power\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eNEMA L14-30R twist-lock outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e for 120\/240V split-phase, \u003cstrong\u003e12V electric start\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a sound rating of \u003cstrong\u003ejust 63 dB(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e. All in a soundproof, wheeled package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInverter vs. Conventional: A Side-by-Side\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eP3500iW (inverter)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eP3000W (conventional)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurge \/ rated watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,300 \/ 3,000 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,800 \/ 2,500 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSound level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63 dB(A) — conversational\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73 dB(A) — vacuum cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariable rpm, load-following\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstant 3,600 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower waveform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue sine wave, \u0026lt;3% THD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAVR-regulated, higher THD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafe for laptops\/CPAP\/electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — designed for it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally yes, with caveats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240V outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (L14-30R)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (L14-30R)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric key + recoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecoil only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuntime at rated load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuiet jobsites, RVs, electronics, home backup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-runtime farm\/jobsite work, simple backup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere the conventional P3000W wins is sheer runtime per gallon and a lower upfront cost. Where the P3500iW wins is quiet, clean, electronic-safe power that's still 240V-capable — the best of both worlds for buyers who need a one-generator solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the P3500iW Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElectric key start\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwist the key and the 212 cc engine fires up — no pull-cord shoulder workout. A 12V battery is built in, with a recoil backup if the battery is dead. This is the smallest Atlas Copco inverter generator with electric start, and it makes a big difference on cold mornings or after long storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eL14-30R 120\/240V outlet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost inverter generators stop at 120V outlets. The P3500iW adds a NEMA L14-30R twist-lock that delivers up to 30 amps of split-phase 120\/240V — enough to wire into a manual transfer switch and feed your home's essential-loads panel during an outage, or to run a 240V well pump on a remote property.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParallel operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed more than 3,300 watts? Pair two P3500iW units with the optional parallel kit for a combined ~6,000-watt output of pure sine power. That's enough for whole-essentials home backup or a serious construction setup — with the redundancy of two independent generators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVariable-speed inverter technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 212 cc engine runs at variable rpm under digital control. The inverter rebuilds the output as a perfect 60 Hz sine wave. Less fuel burned at partial load. Less noise. Less wear on the engine. Safer power for everything you plug in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAtlas Copco P3500iW Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak \/ surge power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3 kVA (~3,300 W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated (continuous) power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 kVA (~3,000 W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage \u0026amp; frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V \u0026amp; 120\/240V, 60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaveform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue sine wave (inverter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtlas Copco AC170FD, 212 cc, OHV gasoline, variable speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4 kW (~5.9 HP), EPA Tier 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6 US gal gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuntime at rated load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 hours (longer at partial load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSound level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63 dB(A) @ 7 m \/ 23 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceptacles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× NEMA 5-20R (120V, 20A) · 1× NEMA L14-30R (120\/240V, 30A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V electric key start + recoil backup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParallel capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — pair two units with the optional kit (~6 kVA combined)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage regulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital inverter (true sine wave)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine oil guard, overload alarm, thermal overload protection, circuit breaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoundproof closed canopy with wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23″ × 17½″ × 20″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99.2 lb (45 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtlas Copco Power Technique standard warranty (extendable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eP3500iW Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the P3500iW run a 13,500 BTU RV air conditioner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A typical 13,500 BTU RV AC needs about 2,800 starting watts and 1,500 running watts — comfortably within the P3500iW's 3,300-watt surge and 3,000-watt continuous spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I tie it into my home's transfer switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The L14-30R outlet pairs with a standard 30-amp gen-cord and is compatible with most residential manual transfer switches and interlock kits. Have a licensed electrician do the wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow quiet is it really at 25 feet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e63 dB(A) at 7 m (about 23 ft) is roughly the volume of a normal conversation — significantly quieter than the 73–76 dB(A) of conventional 3–8 kW open-frame generators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with the parallel cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe parallel kit is sold separately. Order one if you plan to pair two units.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Copco P3500iW\u003c\/strong\u003e to your cart below, or call our team for help comparing it against the conventional P3000W or the larger P6000iW inverter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas Copco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54094007238931,"sku":"8170023015","price":1216.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/P3500iW-portable-power-picture.png?v=1777403168","url":"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/atlas-copco-p3500iw-inverter-generator-electric-start","provider":"Warthog Air Compressor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}