eric_ri
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Hi all. Stumbled along this forum and started reading. Was about to buy a Generac generator both for portable use and in the event my home power went out. There seems to be a lot of dislike for this brand on this site.
I've also noticed here and on other sites people recommend units with Subaru engines. Seems Husky make a 5000 watt model sold at home depot. Any opinions?
I've read a bit of the 6.5 ohv CHONDA thread, but since I want it to serve multiple purposes I thought I'd go a little bigger.
Thanks in advance.
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pritch272
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Might I suggest the Champion 3500/4000 watt for around $350 give or take. Should do you just fine.
See the 10/18/09 03:30pm posting by the Professor on this page.
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eric_ri
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Thanks. I had noticed people seem to like the Champion generators. Too bad my local Lowe's don't carry them at the $329 price.
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DKean
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Why don't you check out the Generac site and see how they are built. I just bought the 6500 watt and had it installed in my truck bed to power the fifth wheel. It is very,very quiet.
www.generac.com/
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bikendan
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as long as you're not going to use the Husky at the campground, it's a decent generator, but really loud. i think there are a lot better ones out there. you can get the Champion at a lot of different places, including Home Depot's website. they've got the best customer service i've seen for generators.
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pritch272
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DKean wrote:Why don't you check out the Generac site and see how they are built. I just bought the 6500 watt and had it installed in my truck bed to power the fifth wheel. It is very,very quiet.
www.generac.com/
They look like some nice generators, I couldn't find any reference to how loud they are, they do look a little pricey however, way way more than a grand and a half for the Quietpact 45G.
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eric_ri
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Thanks all for the replies.
The reason for mentioning Home Depot was my local store had the Generac GP5500 and GP7000E on sale at hundreds below what I can find them for online ($549/$699). They also had a Husky with a Subaru engine ($499).
Thanks,
Eric
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DKean
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In answer to Pritch272 the db reading standing next to the generator is 59/60 db. That was with my radio shack db meter. But in all fairness I must tell you it is because the generator is enclosed in an aluminum box / tool box. You can see it here. www.mountainmaster.com. It is the 6500 watt model.
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pritch272
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DKean, that is a sweet setup.
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