2 - 2000 watt vs 1 - 3000 watt noise level
So I'm looking at purchasing either 2 2000 watt Honda or Yamaha or 1 3000 watt Champion. I chose the 300 watt Champion for the good reviews AND the overall height. It is the only 3,000 I can find th...
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When comparing a parallel set of EU2000's, an EU3000iS, and/or a Champion 3100 (75531i), sometimes power (specifically inrush) trumps sound level.
I happen to have a 13,500 BTU a/c with an LRA of 63 amps. Didn't mind paying more than double the money for the quieter Honda's. However, I quickly discovered neither of these Honda configurations could start my a/c unless the Eco mode was turned off. With the Eco mode off the Hondas, were continuously louder (vs. Eco mode on), used more fuel, and incurred more wear and tear.
On the flip side, the Champion 3100 would start this very same a/c with the Eco mode on. So, for my situation, the Champion 3100 was the smarter choice. The Champion had higher sound levels than the Hondas when the compressor was on, had same or lower sound levels(*) than the Hondas when the compressor was off . . . and saved me almost $1200.
(*) When under the same minimal load (compressor off), the Champion 3100 running with the Eco mode on, (to my ears) is quieter than a pair of EU2000i's with the Eco mode off, and is almost as quiet as an EU3000iS with the Eco mode off.
I happen to have a 13,500 BTU a/c with an LRA of 63 amps. Didn't mind paying more than double the money for the quieter Honda's. However, I quickly discovered neither of these Honda configurations could start my a/c unless the Eco mode was turned off. With the Eco mode off the Hondas, were continuously louder (vs. Eco mode on), used more fuel, and incurred more wear and tear.
On the flip side, the Champion 3100 would start this very same a/c with the Eco mode on. So, for my situation, the Champion 3100 was the smarter choice. The Champion had higher sound levels than the Hondas when the compressor was on, had same or lower sound levels(*) than the Hondas when the compressor was off . . . and saved me almost $1200.
(*) When under the same minimal load (compressor off), the Champion 3100 running with the Eco mode on, (to my ears) is quieter than a pair of EU2000i's with the Eco mode off, and is almost as quiet as an EU3000iS with the Eco mode off.
