Date:         Sat, 2 Aug 2003 09:25:09 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <mwsnow@COX.NET>
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From:         Michael Snow <mwsnow@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: portable generator to run portable ac unit
Comments: To: Owen <olists@THEBRANDS.ORG>
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I frequently use Onan, Kawasaki, and Honda gasoline generators in the
field, but the noise that most of them produce makes them worthless for
camping.  I was very impressed by the Honda Superquiet series of
lightweight generators used by a Navy research organization a couple
years ago.  Look at

http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/gensup.htm

Mike Snow

Owen wrote:
> I am heading down to Aldamas Mexico again this coming weekend with my kids, a neighbor, and his two kids. We will be very remote and the night heat has me concerned.
>
> Ideally I would like to find an reasonably quiet generator that will run a portable ac unit.
>
> After reading the archives I am hesitant to start this up again. That said I was unable to find any specific recommendations. I saw some discussion of sub 20lb and quiet in the range of 60db. Anyone know of a particular brand or model that would work? I am going to go hunt down the peak power load of my 5000 btu ac.
>
> Owen Brand