Generator - Did it.

clutchslip · 12-31-2006, 09:50 AM

Among my many paranoias are cold tires. Since doing a couple winter time track days, I have noticed that I am wasting too much session time warming the tires. So I finally bought a generator.

Of course, it's too big, because after 14 years in the same house with power outages, I thought at least I'd get something that could run the fridge, t.v., and a few lights.

Now I have a giant 168 lb thingy to load into the trailer. But, hey I can have one serious party at my next track day.

At least it was cheap. A grand with 5 year service agreement.
Here's the Craftman's - I think it's made by Coleman.
Sears thingy
(No thanks, the Hondas are way too expensive for me.)

RedRider · 12-31-2006, 10:28 AM

Nice genny...but I hope your neighbors aren't close by. Hondas are expensive because they're so quiet.

SheepOfBlue · 12-31-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

Nice genny...but I hope your neighbors aren't close by. Hondas are expensive because they're so quiet.

Yep I will be looking soon and want quiet. The Yamahas seem to be as good or better though when I read the specs.

Hammer · 12-31-2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Yep I will be looking soon and want quiet. The Yamahas seem to be as good or better though when I read the specs.

SOB you may wamt to look at these generators, this is what alot of the WERA guys are going to. The seller can deliver to any WERA race.

Generators for the GNF - 13x Forums

eBay Motors: LCT 3500 Generator 2500W continuous...QUIET! (item 4610590211 end time Dec-31-06 12:58:23 PST)

abtech · 12-31-2006, 10:52 AM

Here's mine:

superhawk · 12-31-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

Nice genny...but I hope your neighbors aren't close by. Hondas are expensive because they're so quiet.

+1
That's a great gen to have when the power goes out. but not so sure about the pits. What are the decibals on it? the honda 2000 give out 59db at full load.

RedRider · 12-31-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

SOB you may wamt to look at these generators, this is what alot of the WERA guys are going to. The seller can deliver to any WERA race.

Generators for the GNF - 13x Forums

eBay Motors: LCT 3500 Generator 2500W continuous...QUIET! (item 4610590211 end time Dec-31-06 12:58:23 PST)

I bought Stickboy's 3500 model. It's quieter than most gennys other than the Honda/Yamaha comparable models. Starts first pull every time...

HondaGalToo · 12-31-2006, 10:58 AM

I've got the Craftsman 4000 watt to run the lights, heat, sump pump, etc. in my house when the power goes out. That sucker is LOUD.

seamus · 12-31-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Here's mine:

Mind if I plug in my coffee maker?

clutchslip · 12-31-2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Here's mine:

Well, Up yours.

That will be the next step for the house.

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I couldn't get the db's. I hope it's not too loud, but I'll insulate it if necessary. I'm sure I can work something out for $100 and some work.

abtech · 12-31-2006, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by seamus

Mind if I plug in my coffee maker?

No problem . . .

abtech · 12-31-2006, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by clutchslip

Well, Up yours.

That will be the next step for the house.

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I couldn't get the db's. I hope it's not too loud, but I'll insulate it if necessary. I'm sure I can work something out for $100 and some work.

Your's is probably a bit easier to get in and out of the trailer though. Mine weighs 3100 pounds . . .

navydevildoc · 12-31-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Here's mine:

I expected nothing less!

abtech · 12-31-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by navydevildoc

I expected nothing less!

Nothing portrays success better than excess . . .

clutchslip · 12-31-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Your's is probably a bit easier to get in and out of the trailer though. Mine weighs 3100 pounds . . .

You just need one them monster "toy haulers". You'll be fine. Then you can come west and ride the GOOD tracks again.

abtech · 12-31-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by clutchslip

You just need one them monster "toy haulers". You'll be fine. Then you can come west and ride the GOOD tracks again.

I would love to do just that (although I could probably manage without the gennie) . . .

Leelover · 12-31-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Here's mine:

It probably still won't power your audio gear!

abtech · 12-31-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Leelover

It probably still won't power your audio gear!

Actually, it does a pretty decent job . . .

SheepOfBlue · 12-31-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Your's is probably a bit easier to get in and out of the trailer though. Mine weighs 3100 pounds . . .

get one that goes on a container truck.

Leelover · 12-31-2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

I've got the Craftsman 4000 watt to run the lights, heat, sump pump, etc. in my house when the power goes out. That sucker is LOUD.

Oh yeah, the soundtrack of Florida during hurricane season!

abtech · 12-31-2006, 12:17 PM

The Gillette is 69 dbSPL A weighted at 18 feet. Not bad for a 4.3 liter V6 powered system

Leelover · 12-31-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

The Gillette is 69 dbSPL A weighted at 18 feet. Not bad for a 4.3 liter V6 powered system

How is it fueled?

abtech · 12-31-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Leelover

How is it fueled?

LP. We considered a diesel, but if it went unused for a year or so, I would lose my fuel investment. Our house/business is LP fired, so I will use the fuel one way or another . . .

Leelover · 12-31-2006, 12:33 PM

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LP. We considered a diesel, but if it went unused for a year or so, I would lose my fuel investment. Our house/business is LP fired, so I will use the fuel one way or another . . .

Seems to be a good plan!
We are thinking about going that route on the house we are building.

12-31-2006, 09:50 AM	#1
clutchslip What hump? Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: Central California Bike(s): Hondus and ponies. Posts: 317	Generator - Did it. Among my many paranoias are cold tires. Since doing a couple winter time track days, I have noticed that I am wasting too much session time warming the tires. So I finally bought a generator. Of course, it's too big, because after 14 years in the same house with power outages, I thought at least I'd get something that could run the fridge, t.v., and a few lights. Now I have a giant 168 lb thingy to load into the trailer. But, hey I can have one serious party at my next track day. At least it was cheap. A grand with 5 year service agreement. Here's the Craftman's - I think it's made by Coleman. Sears thingy (No thanks, the Hondas are way too expensive for me.) Attached Thumbnails __________________ You take the blonde. Last edited by clutchslip; 12-31-2006 at 09:56 AM. Reason: typo

12-31-2006, 10:28 AM	#2
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,610	Re: Generator - Did it. Nice genny...but I hope your neighbors aren't close by. Hondas are expensive because they're so quiet.

12-31-2006, 10:52 AM	#5
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 59 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,446	Re: Generator - Did it. Here's mine: Attached Images __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . . and Seamus is awesome

12-31-2006, 10:58 AM	#8
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,828	Re: Generator - Did it. I've got the Craftsman 4000 watt to run the lights, heat, sump pump, etc. in my house when the power goes out. That sucker is LOUD. __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

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abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 59 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,446	Re: Generator - Did it. The Gillette is 69 dbSPL A weighted at 18 feet. Not bad for a 4.3 liter V6 powered system __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . . and Seamus is awesome

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