Appalling sound from Onan QG 2800
I ordered a resonator and a downpipe to see if I could quiet the noise a bit. Without anything running inside, except the fridge I get this at about 10 feet: With the resonator: Without res...
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SkiMore wrote:
Is the Honda really less reliable/durable than the Onan? I understand why the cheap contractor grade generators are loud - they are cheap. The Onan isn't cheap. How can Honda and Yamaha make something so much quieter and why aren't they in the business of making a built in model? What is it that I don't understand?
As far as Honda reliability, the comments I've read and made are based on the older & discontinued 3010 & 4010 (think those #'s are right) that are made for RV installation... water cooled, constant-speed, heavy & complex, seem to be as noisy as an Onan.
Why no one builds a a B-sized quiet inverter unit for RV installation? Probably because it A) a very limited market with high liability potential, and B) it's a very harsh environment (exposed underfloor mount). Probably more reasons, too.
Is it practical to DIY modify a quiet portable for installed use? Depends on your engineering skills and risk aversion. Consequences for a less-than-perfect installation can be lethal.
Jim, "In the real world there are no rewards of punishments, only consequences."
