Quiet generator

Dork · Post by **Dork** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 3:07 pm

I have an EU2000i and no power-consuming project to go with it. If you have a cool art project and have been putting off buying a generator, or only have a nasty noisy old beast I might be willing to loan it out.

Send me a PM for more details.

ibdave · Post by **ibdave** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:45 pm

Dork wrote:I have an EU2000i and no power-consuming project to go with it. If you have a cool art project and have been putting off buying a generator, or only have a nasty noisy old beast I might be willing to loan it out.
Send me a PM for more details.

Wow Dork, That is way over the call of nice.. I have one also, but would never loan it out... To much $$ and the Playa beats them up some..
Way nice my Man.....

Dork · Post by **Dork** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:54 pm

I bought it intending to use it to light up artwork, and since I don't have any of my own I figure someone else's would be just as good. If I don't get any good requests maybe I'll just through a ton of lights on one of my picketers.

munney · Post by **munney** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:11 pm

I have had a hard-on for that very machine for a while, and just had a dificult time throwing down as I most likely would just use it for one week....

I will be bringing my electric golf cart, and decorating it with lots of lights,

I was planning on getting a few extra batteries (deep cycle) to power the lights, but that would take up some much needed real estate, and limit the cart from potentially 8 people to 4-5 max.

If you are willing and able then lets talk and see what we can do.

Mad Love

Dork · Post by **Dork** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:03 am

Hmm... "electric golf cart with lots of lights" isn't quite getting me psyched. If you're doing something really cool with the lights send me a PM with more info.

Mr_Understanding · Post by **Mr_Understanding** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:01 pm

I'm currently shopping for a generator to purchase, so this caught my eye...

Inverter technology is well suited for the radio transmitter equipment I'm bringing up. (And the DC charger will work well with the UPS I've rigged with a car battery so I can run the station at night without having to run the generator and be generally annoying to myself and others.)

It may not be sculpture, and it may not be something to take a bunch of E and trip on, but I'm putting a lot of effort and time into programming and creating original content, and offering a live-voice (during the day, when people are in camp and more apt to listen).

I'd be more than happy to make good use of your generous offer...

Archantael · Post by **Archantael** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:20 pm

Honda's EU Series is very hard to beat for clean power and efficient operation. The power is clean and stable enough to run laser printers without fuss, and it's been more than adequate for handling a satellite uplink. And in keeping with the green theme the EU series has an eco-throttle that automatically throttles the generator according to the load.

I've had mine for a couple of years now and other than changing the oil and air filter after leaving the playa, you just put gas in it and go. It's run through playa dust storms, been caught in golfball sized hail and it just keeps going. If you do an eplaya search for Captain Goddammit's posts he should still have a link to his way of connecting an external tank. That trick let me keep the unit running for 9 days straight at near max load without fuss. In short...the damn thing just works. They ain't cheap though...the EU2000i is about $1000, definitely do some comparison shopping if you go buy one. Anything above $1100 before tax means you're getting fleeced.

Dork · Post by **Dork** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:27 am

Ok... I have a couple of good proposals. Keep them coming - I'll wait to make the decision until noon Saturday July 21st to be fair to people who don't come here every day.

Token · Post by **Token** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:52 am

Honda dropped prices on their complete line ever since Yamaha caught up with their 2400 and 3000 versions.

The EU2000 ~ $800
EU3000 ~ $1600
EU6500 ~ $3300

This is via Honda Online Store.

Dork · Post by **Dork** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:05 pm

It's still showing up as $1000+ in my area. Maybe it's something your local dealer is doing, or mine just haven't caught up yet.

I got mine second hand but basically unused (guy bought it for his RV, the same day his wife rented out a space for the RV with full hookups) for $800, guess it wasn't the great deal I thought it was. Oh well! No sales tax, at least.

Token · Post by **Token** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:33 pm

The Honda online store just points you to the local dealer. I guess in LA they are cheaper.

You can also find them for less online, usually $50 or $100 which makes for a sweet deal if you are in sales tax hell like California.

Moving back to Oregon is like a 20% pay raise ...

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:32 pm

That is very cheap for a good generator.

Marscrumbs · Post by **Marscrumbs** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:17 pm

I saw ebay kit on ebay that will convert your Honda or Yamaha generator over to propane or LG and still allowing gasoline. (search tri-fuel generator.)
Cost about $250.

oheech · Post by **oheech** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:27 pm

wow - perhaps you've answered my prayers!
I'm sitting here trying to figure out how to find information about generators for burning man because I need to get one to light up my ART PROJECT this year...
I've been to bm 5 times, this will be my 6th, and I've never experienced the event from the point of view of a working artist. I decided I wanted to do it this year and have been working on "Canopy" ever since. (I've already submitted the artwork to the Artery, etc.) I'm basically making a 10-15 foot tree out of PVC and recycled pendant lights and need to illuminate the pendants - there will probably be around 75 bulbs and so I will need more wattage than what your generator puts out but at least that would be a start.
so far I've only been researching renting one and it's expensive!
let me know if it's still available and if you want to chat more about my project and the details behind it (construction, meaning, purpose, etc.)
thanks so much - you are what bm is all about!

slurpee888 · Post by **slurpee888** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:22 pm

I have read somewhere that you can link these Honda EU generators together to create more power... so maybe DORK is <partially> answering your prayers.... its a start anyway

Dork · Post by **Dork** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:30 pm

Sorry, my generator has been spoken for. Perhaps someone else might be able to help you out.

If you switch to CFL bulbs you might be able to get away with an EU1000, which can be had for less money. Then donate the bulbs after the event to churches or what have you.

GREENPENIS · Post by **GREENPENIS** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:15 am

my boss bought one of these two years ago for his boat.
http://www.xtremegadget.com/si10diinge.html
It works and looks just like my yamaha ef1000is,but
side by side , it is a bit quieter than my yamaha.
I paid almost twice of what he paid for his KIPOR.

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