blackmax 3000 w generator with Honda engine

You never never run a Benny in an enclosed space like a garage. Go full HONDA and you will never be sorry if its for camping. If its just for emergencies, and you don't mind noise, then spend $400 to $500 and be done. You get what up you pay for.

but wouldn't a lot of the extra noise be because it is an open frame unit? what about that generator with the sound proofing box around it?
and for emergency use, which a lot of threads primarily cover, a little extra noise out in the garage wouldn't be too dreadful, at least not $1500 worth of dreadful.
bumpy

beemerphile1 wrote:
From Sam's Club website;

"Approximately 75 db(A) Sound Test – ISO 3744, ISO 10884 * *Extrapolated to sound pressure at 7 meters"

From the Honda website regarding the Honda 3000;

"58 dB(A) @ rated load, 49 dB(A) @ 1/4 load"

BIG difference

I agree; the the db scale is logarithmic. For instance, 58 db is much louder than 54 db. 75 db would be about as loud as a lawn mower.

Charlie D. wrote:
Bumpy-I suspect the problem with mine is the generator portion-perhaps the winding?-and that the generator portion is unable to deliver the required voltage.

OK, thanks, but a Honda with a "plastic" camshaft?
I see they state Tough resin overhead cam for durability and quietness. how many thousand of hours would it take to wear down the camshaft?
bumpy

Perhaps, my best desire should be to own a "TRUE HONDA' product.??


O$S

Bumpy-I suspect the problem with mine is the generator portion-perhaps the winding?-and that the generator portion is unable to deliver the required voltage.

Bumpyroad wrote:
saw this unit at Sam's club for $399.

This one?...

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/3000-watt-generator-blackmax/prod7980209.ip

If so, this genset uses Honda's GC190 OHC budget engine. No cast iron cylinder sleeve and employs a plastic camshaft. If you take care of it, use quality lubricants, and avoid over heating, you might see the 2 yr. warranty. If considering Honda power, then I would strongly discourage the GC series engines and opt for the GX series engine.

Why would I buy another K/O Chinese Genset, if I can buy the real deal Honda/Chinese genset? Something is new here. Any Ideas?

O$S
Floyd

Charlie D. wrote:
Bought one of those. Ran it a couple of times just for exercise. Has a problem starting anything over 15 amps. A/C, table saw, etc. Engine goes to knocking and shaking unless I grab the butterfly to give it more gas. Will some times trip the breaker or the engine will bog enough to die. O.K. for use during a hurricane but has trouble being hooked to the camper at home.

Just checked-that is not the same generator I purchased. I bought the 3500 that is not shown.

did yours have a Honda engine? my pressure washer does and it works great.
bumpy

4000 meters = good neighbors.