Thanks for the insights. My 5000 watt generator would run 8 hours on
2.5 gallons and I always keep 15 gallons stored with stabil. I hate to
spend $3000 on something that rarely gets used. My other big concern is
noise. I've read that diesel generators are much quieter. John
On 12/1/2013 9:30 PM, Doug Braun wrote:
> These days, unless you want high-end, everybody seems to be selling
> something made by some other company, and just slapping their label on
> it. And this could be happening separately for the gas engine and the
> actual generator.
>
> I would:
>
> 1: Test your ability to find and order spare parts on-line. If you
> can't, that's a bad sign.
> 2: Reject any generator that does not have a fuel shutoff valve, or
> which has a fuel pump instead of pure gravity feed.
> 3: Avoid something that you would not trust running computers or other
> electronic devices.
>
> There generators that work without brushes. That sounds good in
> theory, but I haven't heard how much better it is in practice.
>
> If you have the means, an inverter generator is very nice. They can
> throttle down when the load is low, and you use less noise, and use
> less gas. I have a Honda EU2000, and it is wonderful if 2000 watts is
> sufficient.
> A EU6500 would be nice for you, but it costs $$$$$.
>
> BTW, consider how you will be able to keep the thing fed if you have
> to run it for a several days. If you have a 5000 watt generator that
> uses a gallon every two hours, that's 12 gallons a day, In three
> days, you will have to bring home 36 gallons of gas, which probably
> cost you over $100. (My EU2000 will run 10 hours on a gallon of gas.)
>
> Doug
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 3:33 PM, john Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net
>
> My 30 year old, 5000 watt Yamaha Generator has about had it and I
> want to buy a new Generator for emergency use at home. I have a
> 30 amp transfer switch installed so I want to stay in the 5000 to
> 8000 watt range. Anyone have a recommendation for a good unit.
> I'm hoping for no storms until I get this done. Thanks, John
> Mitchell Shelton, CT
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