<VV> No Corvair - Emergency Generator

[FrankCB at aol.com]

Check recent issues of Consumer Reports for an  article on these that shows 
dB (noise) ratings.
    Frank Burkhard
 
In a message dated 9/3/2006 9:28:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
hmlinc at sbcglobal.net writes:

Wade,

I'd suggest you figure out how much power you need to  generate first, then 
work from there.  The noise involved will be at  least somewhat dependent on 
the amps you are producing.  If too loud  park it behind a barrier of some 
sort to muffle the sound.

Later,  JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From:  <wblanning at adelphia.net>
To: "Virtual Vairs"  <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 8:15  PM
Subject: <VV> No Corvair - Emergency Generator


> I'd  like to get opinions from the VV brain trust for an emergency 
>  generator.  Since I have well water, being without power (and water) for  
a 
> couple days creates a hassle, not to mention the refrigerator &  other 
> appliances.  I'll probably get one with a battery start,  but would like to 
> one that is quiet as possible.  I have heard  that the Honda engines are 
> quieter than others.  If anyone has a  recommendation please reply off 
> line.
>
> Tx,
>  Wade  Lanning