Itching2go wrote:
I hear ya'. Have had a champ 2000i for several years and never have had a problem. Just scored a second one this weekend at a local big-box store for $300, along with a parallel kit for $60. So, with the cost of the first unit at $425, my math tells me I have an all-n cost of $785 which is a heck of a lot less than the cost of a single red. I suppose there may be a good argument for paying a 30% premium for red, but when you're talking double the cost, I have a hard time parting with the $$$'s.
I'm sure happy to hear the "common sense" in this thread.
What big box store did you find it at ? Was it a return, close out or other?
Honda rated at 59 dB(A) @ rated load 53 dB(A) @ 1/4 load. 2000 / 1600
Appears that the Champion is the same, a couple pounds heavier & 2000/ 1700