> Now, this unit may not be for everyone, and here are some of the > pro's/con's.
>
> Like virtually all "affordable" units, this thing will sound like a
> goddamm lawnmower -- don't listen to those bullshit decibel claims.
> A true automotive muffler might help (either replacing the original,
> or placed in series with the existing) can help a bit, but a
> sound-proofed enclosure box is a better (albeit more troublesome)
> solution. If you want an intrinsically quiiet unit, quiet will
> double, triple the price at a given wattage, eg, the Honda EU series.
> Or buy an Onan.... lol But actually, you can find them on craig's
> list, rel. cheap. Just have yer fork lift ready.....
The nice thing about the "quiet" gensets (Honda, et al) is that they enable you to easily hear your neighbor's "not quiet" gensets.