Charging the batts__Less noise to get the job done.

BFL13 wrote:
The Honda on eco is less noise than when running full, but the way the eco works is that the engine revs up as needed to run the load, so it can be just as loud as with the eco turned off, depending.

Even so, the Honda at full revs is very quiet compared with those low cost generators.

Now define "less noise." You can have a high amp charger that wants more watts (VA really) for the first stage of charging, then amps taper, with the Honda getting quieter as amps taper. The louder part at first being short in time depending on the battery bank size and initial SOC just how short.

Or, you can go with a low amp charger that runs a long time to do the recharge but at a quieter sound level the whole time.

I use a Honda 3000i on eco with my 100 amp PowerMax converter and the gen does not make much noise over idle when doing the 100 amps.

Which raises another idea that the bigger size gen will stay closer to idle on eco than the smaller gen with the same load? So you might choose the 2000 instead of the 1000 even if the 1000 can handle it. I do not have any idea how much difference in noise there would be in that example though.

This thread should be read by onyone wanting info' on which way to go needing to charge the batts. My thought of the smaller 1000i gen beng the most ideal, is shot dead. Now, I see more clearly. The 1000i is not the best choice. ~ Then, there is the 2000i, it's not such a wise choice either. To small to operate most Microwaves and the A/C. So, BLF13 seems to have gotton it RIGHT. Go with the brand and size that will more or less do it all and be finished.

So, Solar is needed with a good batt bank, then the gen also must be the most quiet.

Side note: looking into WIND energy also. Let's go all the way as silent as possible.

O&S
Floyd