When you evaluate generators look at the continuous load that is what is important. Lets compare two Honda units as an example the 2000i and the 3000i. The 2000i is rated at 2000 watts for 10 minutes and 1600 continuous, while the 3000i is rated at 3000 watts for 10 minutes and 2800 continuous.
Purchasing two 2000i with a slave kit (48 bucks) will run you 1900 bucks and give you 3200 continuous, while a 3000i will give you only 2800 continuous, you also get to spend 500 bucks more for the 3000i. The 3000i is 131lbs, while each 2000i is 47lbs each. I can move two 47 lb units by myself, a 131lb unit is hard on us old people. It is much more flexible to have two and only pull out the second one when you really need it. one drawback, the 3000 is quieter then two 2000i by a few db's. Two generators also burn lightly more fuel, but you may also be able to run two in economy mode, while you would not be able to run the 3000i in economy making up for the difference in fuel. I also have found no reason for any type of filter with Honda's.. additional savings. Also note that one brand the noise hash was being emitted directly from the generator not the power line, a filter won't fix that one. Fred Moore email: [email protected] [email protected] phone: 321-217-8699 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
