Anybody have any experience with a Guardian generator? Thinking about a model #4701, L.P. Will it run dvd/cd players, flat screen tv or a laptop? Is it clean enough power for these? The description says nothing about being inverter equipped. Thanks. Dave.
No, I have never heard of that brand before, however I did some research on the internet and came up with the following information related to your questions.
No it is not an inverter generator and it runs a constant 3600 RPM.
At 3600W it certainly has plenty of available power to run virtually everything on an RV. Way more than enough for the things you listed.
Is it clean enough? Well it should be.. It is designed for Class C Motorhomes. It certainly is expensive enough to suggest a quality unit.
There are also no DB level specs listed, but it is called a "Quietpack" unit so....??
Hopefully someone with some real life experience will chime in for you.
We have a 16KW Guardian for our ranch. Runs great and no problems with dirty power. We purchased ours at Norwall Power Systems. About half the price compared to the local dealer. Yours is listed for $1849 usd.
I'll let you know in a week or two--our Quietpact 40 LP is should be installed by then and I can toss a scope on it to measure the cleanliness of the wave output. I was surprised to find that you're correct, the site doesn't specifically mention the waveform output by the generator--though I'm certain I saw it someplace while doing my research. (Or maybe I spent so much time focusing on the inverter/battery charger system that I "thought" I'd covered this?)
The FAQ does say:
Quote: Can my computer and other electronic equipment be used while operating my RV generator?
Yes. GUARDIAN offers models from 3.4 kW to 7.5 kW, which are compatible with all electronic devices, including computers.
Not a definite confirmation about this particular model but I'm not overly concerned about it--any modern generator specifically intended for RVs in this price range is (almost) certain to be "electronics friendly" and I have great faith in our dealer who understands how we intend to use the generator. However, you should call the company or speak with a dealer you trust to confirm this before making a purchase for yourself.
FWIW, I've been told that Generac Guardian generators are frequently used in the dressing and production trailers on film production sets & locations. They have a great reputation for both reliability and (relatively) quiet operation--at least amongst the people I spoke with. In fact, I didn't hear anything bad about them at all--unless you consider some thinking that they're "pricey" to be a negative. We didn't feel that they were "pricey" in comparison to other units we considered and I'm speculating that any extra money spent up front will pay dividends over the years--we plan to keep this generator running for a long, long time.)
I will, however, keep my eyes tuned here for differing viewpoints. Please, let us know what you learn!
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