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As we move closer to Tailgating Season, let's talk about generators...

Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:00 am
Posted by GFunk
Denham Springs
Member since Feb 2011
14966 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:00 am
In particular, can someone talk me out of procuring this Kipor 3K Watt Generator? From what I've read, their build quality and noise-level is 2nd only to Honda, though other manufacturers are catching up with regards to the former.

We're looking for something to help us in a weather event, but we're also looking for something to comfortably handle tailgate season without blasting the folks we're tailgating around.

Any thoughts on the model I linked? If not, what do you run your tailgate or survive during a Hurricane with? Why?
Posted by DWaginHTown
Houston, TX
Member since Jan 2006
9856 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:04 am to
Don't procure it.
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:06 am to
No reviews, no thanks. If you want a quiet one, get the tried and true Honda or Yamaha
Posted by slinger1317
Northshore
Member since Sep 2005
5805 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:06 am to
Generac makes a portable one similar to Honda, and its quite a bit cheaper. It is only 2K watts though.

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Posted by More beer please
Member since Feb 2010
45044 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:07 am to
quote:

If you want a quiet one, get the tried and true Honda


Thats what we use and its perfect
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28082 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:07 am to
Honda.



Don 't reinvent the wheel.
Posted by Brageous
Member since Jul 2008
107724 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:07 am to
I've heard Honda is by far the best. It actually pushes the wattage it claims unlike some brands.
Posted by GFunk
Denham Springs
Member since Feb 2011
14966 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:08 am to
quote:

Hammertime
quote:

No reviews, no thanks. If you want a quiet one, get the tried and true Honda or Yamaha


That's one thing that makes me apprehensive. But Kipor is a very well-respected name in the industry. They were huge in Asia before coming over here.

Their run-quiet tech is allegedly 2nd only to Honda's.
Posted by Agforlife
Somewhere in the Brazos Valley
Member since Nov 2012
20102 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:12 am to



These are extremely quiet and will run your whole house for a week on a tank of fuel.
Posted by poochie
Houma, la
Member since Apr 2007
6180 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:37 am to
Sorry your poor
Posted by Catman88
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2004
49125 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:45 am to
Best value generator that performs close to Honda would be the WEN. 2k for about 480 for ultra quiet. 51dB


The 3.5k This one by WEN is 67dB

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Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
58305 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:48 am to
To continue beating the horse, get a Honda.


We've been having the same one since they came out. Oil changes and filter cleanings before every football season and she continues to run like a Kenyan.
Posted by Murtown
OT Ballerville
Member since Sep 2014
1607 posts
Posted on 8/20/15 at 11:20 am to
It depends what all you are trying to run
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