[Shop-talk] New Generator

[john Mitchell]

Thanks for the insights.  My 5000 watt generator would run 8 hours on 
2.5 gallons and I always keep 15 gallons stored with stabil.  I hate to 
spend $3000 on something that rarely gets used.  My other big concern is 
noise.  I've read that diesel generators are much quieter.  John
On 12/1/2013 9:30 PM, Doug Braun wrote:
> These days, unless you want high-end, everybody seems to be selling 
> something made by some other company, and just slapping their label on 
> it.  And this could be happening separately for the gas engine and the 
> actual generator.
>
> I would:
>
> 1: Test your ability to find and order spare parts on-line.  If you 
> can't, that's a bad sign.
> 2:  Reject any generator that does not have a fuel shutoff valve, or 
> which has a fuel pump instead of pure gravity feed.
> 3: Avoid something that you would not trust running computers or other 
> electronic devices.
>
> There generators that work without brushes.  That sounds good in 
> theory, but I haven't heard how much better it is in practice.
>
> If you have the means, an inverter generator is very nice.  They can 
> throttle down when the load is low, and you use less noise, and use 
> less gas.  I have a Honda EU2000, and it is wonderful if 2000 watts is 
> sufficient.
> A EU6500 would be nice for you, but it costs $$$$$.
>
> BTW, consider how you will be able to keep the thing fed if you have 
> to run it for a several days.  If you have a 5000 watt generator that 
> uses a gallon every two hours, that's 12 gallons a day,  In three 
> days, you will have to bring home 36 gallons of gas, which probably 
> cost you over $100.  (My EU2000 will run 10 hours on a gallon of gas.)
>
> Doug
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 3:33 PM, john Mitchell <jmitch at snet.net 
> <mailto:jmitch at snet.net>> wrote:
>
>     My 30 year old, 5000 watt Yamaha Generator has about had it and I
>     want to buy a new Generator for emergency use at home.  I have a
>     30 amp transfer switch installed so I want to stay in the 5000 to
>     8000 watt range.  Anyone have a recommendation for a good unit.
>     I'm hoping for no storms until I get this done.  Thanks,  John
>     Mitchell Shelton, CT
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