Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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No, it is between my den and bathroom, was in the den on my computer and did not hear it, knew it was running because I was notified on the computer!
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#47
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If you pay cash they give you a good discount!
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I have a small RV type portable inverse generator weighs about 100 lb. it’s noise level is below 60 db so one can sleep beside it. We have driveways in TV and I can roll it out - it has wheels, 20ft from the house for carbon monoxide protection. It is clean and stored in the garage for emergency. The 25 ft extension cable to get in the house heavy gauge 4 outlet and then inside extensions for fridge and tv and fans and a couple of lights. Draws very little power, my AC would draw a lot, means lots of noise! 2 gas cans 5 gal each, a hand siphon if I need gas from car or golf cart. A generator tent rated for storm to be erected over it. And a strong spot light with batteries to see if I have to start it up at 3:00 am in total darkness and in the middle of one of our regular hurricane rain and wind. Cost about $1000 for everything. I pay more for my car insurance. Like with the car I hope I never have to use it. And because I am not physically particularly strong I got a generator with electric start button. It’s not as convenient as the standby I have up north which kicks in automatically 3 seconds after the power goes out. But neither is it so noisy or expensive. |
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Run after midnight. With windows closed no one should hear.
Remember to do maintenance work. |
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Mine is natural gas powered and yes it is noisy when you are outside. Might exceed county noise limits. Inside you might hear a humming sound.
Last edited by rjm1cc; 06-12-2021 at 02:46 PM. |
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Okay, I say Uncle. I know when I got caught lying. You got me. I can't believe the difference between what people consider loud. I guess why this is the reason this Forum exists to voice your point of view on an issue. Here is an interesting tidbit that came up when I Googlized Quietness of a Generac.
The Generac iQ2000 produces an estimated sound level of 62dB while the Westinghouse WH1000i comes in at about 59dB – quiet enough to stand next to and hold a conversation without trying to talk over the generator. I guess this must have been the one I was standing next to. I'll try not to lie in the future, try! |
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I had a 12,000 unit in N.J. It was worse than being without electricity. The noise from that baby was terrible. My Mother In Law lived with us and had breathing issues which were pretty severe. The Oxygen Concentrator and CPAP Machine were the primary reasons for the generator but she also needed heat in her area of the house. I had it in the front of the house, the back of the house away from the house, I tried everything to bring all the worlds into happy alignment. Nothing worked. I put it in the backyard in the end because that the hardest place for someone to shut it off and get away with it or leave it running and disconnect at the last minute and make their escape. The neighborhood wasn't too great. Elizabeth N.J. Yikes. Just kidding. It was wonderful! |
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Here's my actual 14kw Generac that I started 20 minutes ago. Generac 14kw - How loud? - YouTube It's pretty loud. It's been on this pad since 2012, so I guess by that standard it's an older one. I would not bring that to either of our Villas although the newer one backs to a preserve so I could share the sounds with all the foxes, opossums, turtles and birds It will be mine for about until close, which should happen mid July. |
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Damn, Damn, Damn! Busted again. That's what I get for lying. I wonder how loud it is with the top closed and the microphone about 7 feet away?
If you could hear anything more than a slight buzzing in the house then you get to wear the shirt with the S. No matter how you slice it the Generac is much quieter than a portable unit of equal strength. I am now finished lying. Onto the next dilemma. |
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You can hear the generator from at least 1/4 mile away. In the house is no problem. Where's my shirt?
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Gas I presume.
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