Generator for comps

Brew-B-Q · May 30, 2009

I'd like to add a generator in the near future, and was hoping to get some recommendations.

I hear that the Honda's are nice, but they are pretty expensive. I see Sam's carries a Gentron and ETQ, both in the 3,500 watt range, for $400-500, about half of the Honda. Anyone used these? Are they that much louder?

Thanks

nthole · May 30, 2009

Anything but a Honda will be too loud to use around neighbors unless you want very angry neighbors. You could look up the brand and check the decibels, but if it's anything like a standard Home Depot generator it'll be monster loud.

C Rocke · May 30, 2009

Honda or Yamaha will keep your neighbors happy.

ZILLA · May 30, 2009

Northern tool has a few just slightly louder then the Honda. About 5 decibels difference if I remember right. You can also build a collapsible sound break to set up around it. There are about 8 quiet models.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200359066_200359066

Just a bit more but 1/2 the cost of a Honda

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200369415_200369415

Brew-B-Q · May 30, 2009

The Honda 2000 is rated at 53-59, the others are 65+. I like the inverter built in so I can run a computer, etc. safely.

Is $899 a decent price for an EU2000i?`

ZILLA · May 30, 2009

As far as I know they run between $1000.00 and $1200.00 so $900.00 seems better. I saw one on E-Bay for a few hundred. If you can afford a Honda go for it. Ours has never let us down. 50+ cooks over 4 years, it lives on the pit and gets the minimum of maintenance and it still starts right up.

Charcoalloungers · May 30, 2009

Very happy with my honda EU3000

widespread · May 30, 2009

Go for the Honda, 899's a good price as long as it includes free shipping and no sales tax.
I have 2, I parallel them to run my trailer a/c. Works great, reliable, and very quiet.

QueTPiesBBQ · May 30, 2009

Charcoalloungers said:
Very happy with my honda EU3000

Very happy with my EU3000 also. I get nothing but nice compliments from neighbors at contests on how quiet it runs.

Alexa RnQ · May 30, 2009

Another happy Honda user. It was hard to pull the trigger, but every time we get it out I remember how much I love it.

Bentley · May 30, 2009

Brew-B-Q said:
Is $899 a decent price for an EU2000i?`

Yes...and take it from a cheapscape whoe does not like to open his wallet, you will not regret it!

Gowan · May 30, 2009

Honda, Yamaha and Kipor are all very quiet and portable.

Kipor isn't well known in the US, but if you can find a local servicing dealer they are a lower-priced alternative to the bigger brands.

Butcher BBQ · May 30, 2009

We run with Kipor. The only problem is with getting them serviced. I had one large service team not be able to help me. I found local dealer and he helped me out. He said we were lucky he had the parts, because the parts have to come out of Canada and from there over seas. So if he didn't have it it could take 3 to 4 months. So if I had to do it over I would save my money till i could afford a Honda.

DMDon · May 30, 2009

Brew-B-Q said:
The Honda 2000 is rated at 53-59, the others are 65+. I like the inverter built in so I can run a computer, etc. safely.

Is $899 a decent price for an EU2000i?`

Where did you find this deal on the Honda. I need to upgrade from my ETQ

Paola Greg · May 30, 2009

DMDon said:
Where did you find this deal on the Honda. I need to upgrade from my ETQ

One is hayesequipment.com in Oklahoma
That's where we have bought 2 in the past. I called them today to check their price, it was $899, but said it was a May special, so the price is good for a few days I suppose. They are a good reputable dealer.

widespread · May 30, 2009

Butcher BBQ said:
We run with Kipor. The only problem is with getting them serviced. I had one large service team not be able to help me. I found local dealer and he helped me out. He said we were lucky he had the parts, because the parts have to come out of Canada and from there over seas. So if he didn't have it it could take 3 to 4 months. So if I had to do it over I would save my money till i could afford a Honda.

A couple members at our trail riders club got Kipor's a while back and had problems with them, and the dealer did not have parts in stock. They're all running Honda's now. We have about 300 campsites at the club and just about everyone uses Honda's or Yamaha's.

wlh3 · May 30, 2009

Bentley said:
Yes...and take it from a cheapscape whoe does not like to open his wallet, you will not regret it!

and he is not kidding folks

Sorry bent could not resist:icon_bigsmil

Gowan · May 31, 2009

Butcher BBQ said:
We run with Kipor. The only problem is with getting them serviced. I had one large service team not be able to help me. I found local dealer and he helped me out. He said we were lucky he had the parts, because the parts have to come out of Canada and from there over seas. So if he didn't have it it could take 3 to 4 months. So if I had to do it over I would save my money till i could afford a Honda.

Yep, that's why I suggested the brand only if you can find a local servicing dealer. All generators require periodic service, so having somebody you can trust to do the work nearby is essential.

Dr_KY · May 31, 2009

My Briggs is a noisy lightening maker.

scottyd · May 31, 2009

Honda eu3000 is the one of choice of many teams

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