Mark,
I have a generator doing just that. I use a Honda EU2000i which will
power all of that, though not necessarily at the same time. It cost
$800 + or - and is worth every penny. And as a bonus you can talk, even
sleep while it is running. It is powered by an OHC engine. The other
people in the paddock don't hate you. It weighs less than 50#. The
EU3000 is twice as much but as long as you keep the compressor motor to
1.5 HP or less you should have no problems with the 2000. If you get
the 2000 and it is not big enough you can get another one (or one of
your racing buds) and hook them together for 4000 watts.
You will never get the Harbor Freight ones anywhere near as quiet, but
they are cheaper and won't last as long. Just one man's opinion.
Bill
Mark J. Andy wrote:
>Howdy,
>
>I was wondering what sorta options exist out there for quiet generators in
>the 3000 to 5000 watt range...
>
>I've seen the Honda 3000 Mumble-mumble that has an inverter or whatever so
>it only runs enough rpm to provide the power you need, vs. a constant rpm.
>They seem pretty darned good, but I've heard prices in the $1600 +
>region... :-/
>
>Any other choices? Any way to make one of the Home Depot 5500 watt
>specials for $500 (or whatever) work?
>
>I'm concerned mostly with noise, secondly with clean power. This is for a
>race car trailer, and I'd like to provide power to florecent lights, a
>smaller compressor (btw, recommendations on a _minimum_ compressor
>power/tank size for running an impact gun? Has to be sized such that the
>generator can power it...), etc. _Perhaps_ also providing power to things
>like a small tv/vcr, laptop computer, etc.
>
>Any advice?
>
>Mark
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