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ishoot308 · 09-05-2011, 10:50 AM

I have a 6500 watt Honda portable generator that I use at the camp. It pretty much runs the entire camp less the electric stove and washer / dryer. While this generator is ridiculously expensive it is ultra quiet and the safety features really paid off during Irene. I had no problem leaving the camp during the day and let the generator run. It has an overload protection switch which kicked in thanks to an iron that was supposed to have an automatic off switch which was defective. The overload protection switch not only saved the generator but many appliances and electronics in the camp as well. It also sipped fuel at a rate of 4 gallons over a 12 hour period while under load using the "eco-throttle" setting. Can't say enough good about this generator!

At our main home we use an 18,000 watt Generac portable gas generator that runs everything including the stove and washer / dryer. It is a brute of a generator and loud (I have no neighbors!) but runs well. It does however suck down fuel like crazy at about a gallon an hour at full load.

Wouldn't be without a generator at either home. They are invaluable!

Dan

09-05-2011, 10:50 AM	#14
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,257 Thanks: 2,393 Thanked 5,284 Times in 2,056 Posts	I have a 6500 watt Honda portable generator that I use at the camp. It pretty much runs the entire camp less the electric stove and washer / dryer. While this generator is ridiculously expensive it is ultra quiet and the safety features really paid off during Irene. I had no problem leaving the camp during the day and let the generator run. It has an overload protection switch which kicked in thanks to an iron that was supposed to have an automatic off switch which was defective. The overload protection switch not only saved the generator but many appliances and electronics in the camp as well. It also sipped fuel at a rate of 4 gallons over a 12 hour period while under load using the "eco-throttle" setting. Can't say enough good about this generator! At our main home we use an 18,000 watt Generac portable gas generator that runs everything including the stove and washer / dryer. It is a brute of a generator and loud (I have no neighbors!) but runs well. It does however suck down fuel like crazy at about a gallon an hour at full load. Wouldn't be without a generator at either home. They are invaluable! Dan Last edited by ishoot308; 09-05-2011 at 11:51 AM.