Generators...

[LarryW]

Do you think 5000w is overkill. I mean you could run all of your powerheads, pumps, skimmer and heaters on it, and then maybe a radio or TV or something in your house... the 5000w I found is about $500, and will run for 10.5h at full load, and almost 13 @ half load. it take 5g of gas. They have larger ones, but you end up decreasing the uptime with the bigger units for some reason.

[calvin415]

Where did you find it at? What brand?

[Bebo77]

and how loud is it.. i had one from costco but that thing was soooo loud i had to return it....

[LarryW]

here's the specs guys.
http://www.duropower.com/item.asp?PID=39&FID=2&level=1



Descriptions:

The DP5000E Features & Specifications

1. 8.0HP Air Cooled OHV Engine ( EPA Certificate)

8.0HP, 242cc, Air Cooled, OHV, 4 Stroke Engine With Low Oil Shutoff, Smooth Running, EZ Pull Starting & E-start

2. Heavy Duty Steel Frame

Heavy Duty Steel Frame With Four Point Fully Isolated Motor Mounts For Smooth & Quiet Operation.

3. Long 8-Hour Run Time

Long 10.5-Hour Run Time At Full Rated Output.

Long 12.8-Hour Run Time At 50% Rated Output.

4. 5000W Surge

Max. AC Output: 5000W

Rated AC Output: 4250W

5. 5.4 Gallon Tank With Gauge

All Steel 5.4 Gallon Fuel Tank With EZ-read Gauge

6. Decibel: 72db

Super Quiet Muffler With Spark Arrestor Reduces Engine Noise.

7. Full Power Panel

Full Power Panel With Engine Shutoff Switch, Voltmeter, Hourmeter, Circuit Breaker & Power Outlets.

8. 3 Pole Single Phase 120V & 1 Pole 120V/240V AC Output Generator

Fully Protected 2 Pole 120V/60Hz Max. Current 20A Output

1 Pole 120V/60Hz NEMA 5-20R Max. Current 20A Output

1 Pole 120V/240V NEMA L14-20R Max. Current 20A Output

9. Idle Control Saves Fuel

New Tech Throttle With Idle Control Save Fuel & Reduces Noise.

10. Portability Wheel / Foldable Handle Kit Included

Two 8” Wheels & Handle Bar, Instructions Included.

11. Easy Run A Variety Of Electric Appliances & Tools

Remote Areas, Construction Sites, Outdoor Activities, Emergency Power.

12. One Year/1000 Hours Warranty For Residential.

Three Months/1000 Hours Warranty For Commercial.Not For Sale In California until April.

[calvin415]

Not bad, 60 db is a normal conversation and 85db is Heavy Traffic... Should be tollerable, especially if it's outside.

[murfman]

Can always sand bag the enclosure too.

[LarryW]

I have a side door in the garage that goes out next to the fence, so I would probably put it out there, and run extension cords to the tank.

[rekn]

buy it and just shoot any neigbors that complain

[lfduty]

Im going to get one for a back up

[lfduty]

Ok i just got off the phone with BIG-G and thay have a 8500yokahom generater for 900$ but i asked him if we got 10 generaters at one time he told me that he can get us them for 799.99 each and thats 10 or more..

[krafty]

that group buy is a little out of my price range!

[krafty]

unless ofcourse he will throw in some frags..then I would consider!

[Deuce67]

Larry, that generator should be sufficient. Im running a 4000W generator right now and its handling the tank, fridge, furnace and the enternainment center with room to spare.

[lfduty]

it will do that and more it has 1/220 and 4/120's

[pouponfrance]

A co-worker is sellling his Troybilt 5500 for $500, about a year old. He got a Honda 6000 for $900 and the benefit is he can have a conversation standing above it.