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Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2009 at 20:29

zacc

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hi all , can anyone tell me which generator is quieter, the honda 2kva or yamaha 2400i? thanks
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AnswerID: 360946   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2009 at 20:43

Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) replied:


Identical according to the manufacturers websites,

Yamaha, Noise level (db A(7m) 54/59

Honda, Noise Level 59dB(A) (54*) (dB (A) @ 7m) (* = With Eco-Throttle on)

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AnswerID: 360954   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2009 at 21:14

Member - Nick (TAS) replied:

Also remember that the Honda is only rated continously at 1600W while the Yamaha is 2000W.
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AnswerID: 360955   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2009 at 21:17

Member - JohnR (Vic) replied:

zacc, had the two running next to each other over the weekend on Eco mode and the Honda was quieter charging through a 20 amp charger
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AnswerID: 360958   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2009 at 21:28

dave the brickie replied:

My brother has the honda 2kva but borrows my yamaha to run his aircon.Sounds about the same to me under load.hope this helps.
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AnswerID: 361045   Submitted: Thursday, Apr 23, 2009 at 09:37

Peter_n_Margaret replied:

Don't you mean "Which is the LOUDER?"

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FollowupID: 628804   Submitted: Thursday, Apr 23, 2009 at 14:22

zacc posted:

no i meant which is quieter
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