Champion 3150 inverter generator sound/noise?
Per my other thread, my trusty Honda EU3000is generator failed on my last trip. It has served me exceptionally for the last 13 years. Running stretches as long as 11 days at a time (24hous). I ca...
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PNW_Steve wrote:LittleBill wrote:
50 vs 58 db, short of building a ventilation box, there is nothing u can do. make sure you have it in eco mode.
not exactly sure what you expected. its over half the price cheaper then the honda and has remote start/stop.
did you really expect it to be identical?
No. I did not expect them to be identical.
I expected to have an experience similar to the reviews that I read or watched.
My takeaway from the reviews was that it would be a little bit louder than the Honda.
That has not been the case.
I am currently sitting on my couch, in my house, A/C is running, TV is on and the generator is 40' from the house and I can hear it plainly.
I am committed to a camping trip this week. My camping neighbors are going to hate me :(
i can't speak to the champion, but i did Db test a wen/HF 2k inverter and it does match the numbers of the honda, so i am not sure why this champion seems so much louder.
Youtube video with db ratings.
