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Jul 6^th, 2012 at 3:49pm

So, a discussion about portable generators. I know everyone has been going nuts for the small honda 1000w generator because it's quiet. But at $1000, it's a tough pill to swallow.

So I started doing some searching, and found hyundai power equipment has a 2000w portable for only $500 at wal mart. Reading the specs, everything is better power wise (of course) but the DB level is 65, where as the honda is 57.

My wonder is, would that be enough of an increase to warrent not bringing it to the field? I can't see 8db making that much of a difference, especially if left over by the vehicles. Just seems like such a good deal not to jump on.

Thoughts?

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greghatt Have Wings Offline Forum User LastOn: Nov 8^th, 2023 Join: May 6^th, 2012 Posts: 60 Reputation: 0 Halifax NS Gender: Zodiac sign: Mood:	Re: Generators Reply #1 - Jul 6^th, 2012 at 4:01pm http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/hyundai-hy2000si-portable-inverter/10045651?trail=SR...
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Brian 3D Pilot Offline Forum User LastOn: Jan 2^nd, 2016 Join: Nov 20^th, 2011 Posts: 200 Reputation: 0 St. Margarets Bay Gender: Zodiac sign: Mood:	Re: Generators Reply #2 - Jul 6^th, 2012 at 5:16pm Hi Greg, I bought one last year at canadian tire for 200 bucks! It's great for the cottage and charging batteries. Keep it in the back of the truck...runs for 5 hours on the small tank. Brian
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Reply #4 - Jul 6^th, 2012 at 7:21pm

Gauging Sound
Based on general practice, people perceive increases in sound exposure in the following ways:
> 3dB to < 5dB is considered a just noticeable difference
> 5dB to < 10dB is considered marginally significant
> 10dB is considered significant [perceived as doubling (halving) of sound exposure]
55 dBA is the average sound measurement for road traffic.

quick calc shows that a 500$ hyundai on the end of a 15 foot cord is equivalent to a 57bd 1000$ Honda

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Reply #5 - Jul 6^th, 2012 at 8:48pm

Keep in mind that it weighs 70 lbs dry...that is a hefty chunk of generator.

I bought a 2000w Honda and it is fantastic. I figured since I am going all electric from here on out, it was worth the extra $ as it will be a very long term investment. I bought it off of Kijiji from a dealer for the same price as the local dealers were selling the 1000w Honda's.

But for 500$.....it is very tempting.

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greghatt Have Wings Offline Forum User LastOn: Nov 8^th, 2023 Join: May 6^th, 2012 Posts: 60 Reputation: 0 Halifax NS Gender: Zodiac sign: Mood:	Re: Generators Reply #6 - Jul 8^th, 2012 at 1:06pm Well, I went to have a look, and boy oh boy was it heavy. So me and dad did a little shopping around, and princess auto had a nice little 1000w portable, 65db, for 199!!! So needless to say, there's a new generator in the back of the truck. Thanks dad!
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Reply #7 - Jul 8^th, 2012 at 4:55pm

greghatt wrote on Jul 8^th, 2012 at 1:06pm:

Well, I went to have a look, and boy oh boy was it heavy. So me and dad did a little shopping around, and princess auto had a nice little 1000w portable, 65db, for 199!!! So needless to say, there's a new generator in the back of the truck. Thanks dad!

1000w for 200$...that is almost impossible to pass up! Good deal. Now with the 800$ you saved you could put that towards extension cords and leave the genny in the next county. Grin

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greghatt Have Wings Offline Forum User LastOn: Nov 8^th, 2023 Join: May 6^th, 2012 Posts: 60 Reputation: 0 Halifax NS Gender: Zodiac sign: Mood:	Re: Generators Reply #9 - Jul 9^th, 2012 at 5:22am 65db Bruce. Not sure if its an inverter
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greghatt Have Wings Offline Forum User LastOn: Nov 8^th, 2023 Join: May 6^th, 2012 Posts: 60 Reputation: 0 Halifax NS Gender: Zodiac sign: Mood:	Re: Generators Reply #11 - Jul 9^th, 2012 at 9:26am Here it is, http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8164923/Regular/1%2C200W-Portable-Gasoli...
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