bowler1 wrote:
Any other opinions on this topic--preferably from someone who has first-hand experience?
I own 4 Champion inverter models, and around 7 of their older, non-inverter models.
I lose count sometimes.
Their
model 200994 is the latest addition to my collection - It's dual-fuel, electric-start, and rated for around 3.5 KW continuous power.
It's very quiet when powering a moderate electrical load, but not any quieter than most other models of comparable size when it's working hard.
It's big enough that it doesn't work hard often - which means that it's usually very quiet.
Like all models in its size class, it's heavy.
My other 3 inverter models are in the 2KW size class, which makes them MUCH more portable.
Haven't had any problems with any of them, but have ordered spare parts several times from Champion's parts depot in Santa Fe Springs, CA - Excellent customer service.
