Post by: Mudman on January 18, 2013, 05:33:02 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 18, 2013, 05:37:22 PM
Post by: luckyman on January 18, 2013, 05:40:17 PM
Post by: HUNTIN4SIX on January 18, 2013, 05:54:03 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on January 18, 2013, 05:56:59 PM
5000w is the minimum to do what you want. You're going to have a lot noise unless you go with something of quality like the Honda eu6500. The champion with get you buy but it will be loud.
I own a Honda eu6500IS, at full throttle you can stand next to it and talk quietly and be heard. No BS. Go to a honda dealer and see for yourself. Bring you wallet too cause they cost an arm and a leg, but worth it.
Post by: rosies or bust on January 18, 2013, 06:04:29 PM
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Post by: follow maggie on January 18, 2013, 10:09:59 PM
Post by: EDT on January 18, 2013, 10:22:38 PM
All of that said, I really like Honda's. If you can afford a Honda - GO FOR IT. If you cannot quite afford a honda, the Powermate is a great alternative.
Post by: Jburke on February 01, 2013, 11:25:10 AM
Post by: fly-by on February 01, 2013, 11:44:48 AM
1) Redundancy. Chance of both breaking down at once are small. You may not have 4k, but you're almost guarnateed to always have 2k.
2) Fuel efficiency. If you are idling a lot, or running sub 2000 watt loads, you will use less gas than running one big unit.
3) Each one only weighs 46lbs dry. Easy to move around and pack into small spaces.
Only downside is the internal tanks are kind of small at 1.1 gal. I have an 8 gallon tank made for marine use plumbed to some aluminum replacement fuels caps and the pair will run a loooooong time.
Post by: Mudman on February 01, 2013, 01:08:22 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on February 01, 2013, 01:30:24 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on February 01, 2013, 01:44:51 PM
Consider 2 Honda eu2000i units and a parrallel cable to connect them. It's a litlle more pricey but there are lots of advantages:
1) Redundancy. Chance of both breaking down at once are small. You may not have 4k, but you're almost guarnateed to always have 2k.
2) Fuel efficiency. If you are idling a lot, or running sub 2000 watt loads, you will use less gas than running one big unit.
3) Each one only weighs 46lbs dry. Easy to move around and pack into small spaces.
Only downside is the internal tanks are kind of small at 1.1 gal. I have an 8 gallon tank made for marine use plumbed to some aluminum replacement fuels caps and the pair will run a loooooong time.
I have a Honda eu1000i and a larger 6500 KW unit.
Kind of the same thing, but you cannot link them.
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Post by: Jburke on February 01, 2013, 05:39:26 PM
Post by: Mudman on February 01, 2013, 05:45:42 PM
Oops my bad. I got it for 300 not 400 last fall.:tup: I think it to be a greattt deal! What else can you ask for? Multi-use in this size appealed to me. I can run my well and much more on my house. My 27ft tt and my tools in the field like saws compressor and welder. Perfect for me. It surprised me how quiet it was, I expected it to be louder.
Post by: flinger on February 01, 2013, 06:32:36 PM
Post by: Mudman on February 01, 2013, 07:20:06 PM
Post by: Jburke on February 01, 2013, 08:21:54 PM
Even quieter if you throw it behind the trailer at camp or wherever.Oops my bad. I got it for 300 not 400 last fall.:tup: I think it to be a greattt deal! What else can you ask for? Multi-use in this size appealed to me. I can run my well and much more on my house. My 27ft tt and my tools in the field like saws compressor and welder. Perfect for me. It surprised me how quiet it was, I expected it to be louder.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on February 01, 2013, 08:29:46 PM
Post by: C-Money on February 01, 2013, 08:57:55 PM
Post by: Mudman on February 01, 2013, 09:26:53 PM
Id be curious to see how the long jevidy of the champion compared to the honda is? 5,10,20,30,years from now?I would never argue it is better than a honda. I am a Honda fan. That said I know they are well made as champion has been making good equipment a long time now. Many reviews over several years praising these. I would argue that the 3 champions I could buy at the price of Honda would indeed outlast them. :chuckle:
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on February 01, 2013, 09:44:56 PM
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Post by: Bofire on February 02, 2013, 09:59:29 AM
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Post by: Hunterman on February 02, 2013, 11:10:15 AM
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Post by: Hawgdawg on February 02, 2013, 12:21:57 PM
I agree with Iceman. I have had a es6500 for 13 years. It has a radiator and you can barely here it purr. As far as running your home and well. I wired my home for back up power. Live in Enumclaw! unless your well is close to your elect. panel you might have issues with running house and well at the same time. Make sure you install a UL rated transfer switch for safety reasons. Northern equipment has some good prices and free shipping, Use to be no tax on internet sales.5000w is the minimum to do what you want. You're going to have a lot noise unless you go with something of quality like the Honda eu6500. The champion with get you buy but it will be loud.
I own a Honda eu6500IS, at full throttle you can stand next to it and talk quietly and be heard. No BS. Go to a honda dealer and see for yourself. Bring you wallet too cause they cost an arm and a leg, but worth it.
Post by: Mudman on February 02, 2013, 02:31:33 PM
Post by: coachcw on February 02, 2013, 03:08:37 PM
Post by: Hawgdawg on February 02, 2013, 09:26:20 PM
Hondas are great and the best. But there are cheaper brands with good quality also. I need to get transfer installed next. Or I could just turn off main and plug generator into dryer 220v plug to energize whole panel. Well doesnt pull 30amps. Dryer and hot water and oven are big power suckers and microwave and even coffee pot. If you manage breakers correctly it can be done right. I think i will go with transfer switch. :chuckle:
Please don't plug into a outlet. Even is you pull your meter you can back feed and kill a lineman 10miles away and you wouldn't even know it. A baby ass generator can back feed and hit transformers turning it into hoover dam elect. Maybe some licensed elects. can feed it but I know for a fact to be true.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on February 02, 2013, 09:44:07 PM
Post by: Tman on February 02, 2013, 10:01:23 PM
Post by: sled on February 02, 2013, 10:13:34 PM
:yeah: :tup::yeah:
Post by: Mudman on February 02, 2013, 10:34:50 PM
Are you sure? If the main breaker is off how is this possible?Hondas are great and the best. But there are cheaper brands with good quality also. I need to get transfer installed next. Or I could just turn off main and plug generator into dryer 220v plug to energize whole panel. Well doesnt pull 30amps. Dryer and hot water and oven are big power suckers and microwave and even coffee pot. If you manage breakers correctly it can be done right. I think i will go with transfer switch. :chuckle:
Please don't plug into a outlet. Even is you pull your meter you can back feed and kill a lineman 10miles away and you wouldn't even know it. A baby ass generator can back feed and hit transformers turning it into hoover dam elect. Maybe some licensed elects. can feed it but I know for a fact to be true.
Post by: 300rum on February 03, 2013, 07:28:57 AM
If I remember correctly the Yamaha's are easier to parallel, quieter, lighter and cheaper by a few bucks.
The only thing I don't like about both of them is the plastic handle. I wish that they would have put a steel handle on it or some kind of steel somewhere so that you could thread a cable through it. all someone has to do is saw through the handle and they have a generator. I asked my insurance agent if they are covered while camping if they are outside and he said yes.
Online you can look at wisesales.com. They were the cheapest and they even came down a few bucks from their posted price. I put the generators in my "cart" after setting up an online account but didn't check out yet as I was looking at a few other sites. A little while latter, maybe the next day? I received an email from them that there were items in my cart and to "make them an offer" if I wanted to. I called and made them an offer and the guy I talked to gave me a price that he said was the lowest he could go. I can't remember but it was a little cheaper then the listed price. Shipping was quick and safe and in 15 minutes, both Ginny's where running.
Post by: coachcw on February 03, 2013, 07:19:25 PM