Sarah,
There is no comparison between a Honda genset and a lawnmower-powered
outfit. The Honda will be much quieter, more fuel-efficient, and far
less stinky.
<<Jim>>
Sarah Calhoun wrote:
>
> Thanks for the link, Jim, interesting article. I happen to have an old Briggs &
>Stratton lawnmower that I don't use; unfortunately it's a
> vertical shaft and even the "simple" instructions for a horizontal shaft motor sound
>pretty complex after all, when you start thinking of all
> the details. My old mower is pretty noisy, and also stinky when it's running; I
>wouldn't want to be using it for any length of time. I
> assume a 3 hp lawnmower engine and a 3 hp generator would get about the same
>"mileage" in terms of gas consumption per watts generated, and
> also in the charging time? Also others have mentioned previously that the Honda is
>very quiet and clean in operation -- how would you
> compare it to an old putt-putt mower in noise & stink?
>
> --Sarah
>
>
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