I need a quiet generator
 

5000w or so.

Any recommendations or used one you want to sell/give me? ;)


KT

The Honda EU6500iSA is a 60db(A) but lists for $5000.
I have a EU2000iA that shows 53-59da(A), and it's pretty quiet.
There's a 3kw also for $2300 if that would be big enough.
Jim

The honda and yamaha inverters are very quiet but very pricey when you go above 2000w.
Kipor is not as quiet but darn close and much cheaper for the larger inverters


Kipor IG6000 Sinewave Inverter Generator

RV quality. Liquid cooled. Honda EV-6000, or similar.

Has anyone tried a modified muffler setup to try to reduce noise? I've always thought of that, but was never sure it would work well enough.

A really long extention cord that reaches your neighor?

You can usually get the Honda for 20% off or more if you look around.

Sure wish I'd bought one after hurricane Ike when everyone was selling slightly used ones. The $1000 Honda engined generator (not a Honda generator) I have is loud as crap.

a Gererator is quiet like a mouse and good for 80 Ams continuous, with 180 Ams in Burst mode. And that's just the entry level.

You'de have to be a fool to still look for Generators this day and age.

You can hook up 2 Honda EU2000's and get 3kw continuous (and 2X the db).

What's your application and how quiet do you need it to be?

RV trailer for camping. My enclosed car trailer conversion.
Needs to run fridge and a/c unit as well as lights and other appliances.


KT

I saw the large kipor running a toyhauler and a few sets tire warmers at barber a few weeks ago. nice setup for us bike guys

+1 for the Gererator.
Gererators are almost as quiet as solar, but actually produce usable amounts of electricity.

link please

needs to portable in my 24' cargo section of the race rig run AC and appliances and 4 sets of tire warmers
oh and affordable too.

Ahh, sorry, I'm not too familiar with RV applications - mostly stationary.

Gererators can do all that and more!

pahahaha

I use this for my 5th wheel setup. You can buy cheaper, but you can't buy better.
I got it for $1785 delivered. Electric start and pull start. It is extremely quiet and has "ECO-MODE". The engine throttles down depending on current draw. It will run my 15000btu AC on high for about 12-14 hours/tank. I just can't run the microwave and the AC at the same time. If I don't run the AC, it will definately last the 20 hours advertised. It is a little heavy to be lifting it into the back of a pickup very often, but you can get a wheel kit to roll it into a toy hauler. You literally will not know that it is running.

Honda Power Equipment - EU3000IS

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1285118357.jpg

I used the EU3000IS to power a 110 MIG welder, worked like a charm.

I have two eu2000's, bought one used with the RV pack installed, paid less than $2,000 for both. The newer one is actually acting up, the older one is rock solid. Figures. Very quiet. Runs my 13,000 AC plus light, fridge, etc. in the RV.

Thanks for the reviews!

I've always heard Honda is the best.


KT

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/264860-does-anyone-want-free-gererator.html

1 They are pretty much free
2 they do all that, and then some
3 Generators are so 1999
4 Gererators are soooo 2034
5 Can you say "Paradym shift" ? if so, say it now and quit talking jibber jabber bout Honda generators , them's for sucka's.

I am running 2 Honda EU2000's also. Runs the 15K A/C and microwave at the same time. IMO having 2 is better. If you don't need the A/C, you can hook only 1 up.

An extended run tank is almost mandatory though. Small gas tanks on the 2000's.

I need a quiet generator too.
When my 2 1/2 year old is screaming it would be nice to have a device to generate quiet conditions.
I would go with the Honda. They are very quiet.

Becareful with the Honda and ethanol based fuels. They have problems if gas sits in the carb.

you got a great deal! i had my contractor offer to buy me one at his discount. at the time, he was ramping up for a bridge job, and buying all his stuff at Whitecap. his price was $1600 delivered onto the jobsite. i declined. conflict of interest stuff, as i was about to administer the contract. it was tempting though. you can run two of them and get a quiet 6000w!

i agree, heavy unit. but in an earthquake. it could save your butt. you dont want a loud unit, because the zombies would home in on the noise. (i mean looters)