Comp Generators

[DMDon]

Found a generator at Tractor Supply - Champion 3500 - for less than $300. But, specs say dB is 68. Is that too loud at a comp? I don't want to make anyone mad for extra noise.

"3,500 running watts and up to 4,000 peak watts of power with a run time of 12 hours at 50% load from a 4-gallon fuel tank. With a noise level of 68dB it's quiet, only 8dB above normal conversation. Receptacles include 30 amp 120 volt AC twistlock, one 30-amp 120-volt RV receptacle, a 20-amp 120-volt duplex. Push-to-reset circuit breakers. Single-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled engine with recoil start and low-oil shut-off. 1"-diameter tubular steel frame. Includes oil funnel, spark arrester and sparkplug wrench.
Dimensions: 23-1/4"L x 17-1/2"W x 17-1/4"H.
Weight: 100 lbs. "

here is one a little larger and 65db

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200381774_200381774

 

[KC_Bobby]

Score!
Found a Honda EU3000is and bought it. Could this be hooked up parallel with a EU2000 or does it need to be ported with the same model?

Too damn cold to get a pic.

 

[widespread]

Found a Honda EU3000is and bought it. This can be hooked up parallel with a EU2000 right?

According to Honda's website, you can only hook up same wattage generators. 2-EU1000's, 2-EU2000's, or 2-EU3000's.

 

[KC_Bobby]

Ah yes, thanks

 

[crd26a]

Found a generator at Tractor Supply - Champion 3500 - for less than $300. But, specs say dB is 68. Is that too loud at a comp? I don't want to make anyone mad for extra noise.

I think there are some guys that have built a box to go around theirs, to help muffle noise, but maybe I'm dreaming

 

[widespread]

Here's a thread on a soundproofing forum about portable generators. A few guys at our riding club have built these boxes for their sites.
http://supersoundproofing.com/forum/index.php/topic,1262.30.html

 

[thenewguy]

Bobby, Those 3000i's are nice but man are they heavy-bout 150 pounds each! Soo...what'd ya pay? I'm gonna boondock off of the boondoggle boys next season!

 

[KC_Bobby]

Honestly, we're not sure 3000 will be sufficient with our set up (A/C, electric water heater, big refridge). I think we'll continue to look for two 2000's, then if we do we should be able to sell the 3000 for what we paid for it.

 

[paydabill]

I might be interested in your old one - let me know the price.