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Location: western PA | I don't own a Champion generator, so I can't accurately rate the noise it produces while loaded. This is also true of other inexpensive generators, many of which have had similar complaints against them for noise. What I don't understand is this; if the inexpensive generators save a lot of money on their purchase, seem to work reasonably well and are appreciated by their owners, why aren't they fitted with an aftermarket quiet muffler? If this is the only source of complaint, why not swap out the muffler for one of hundreds of aftermarket products that will quell the racket? Any parts store has a wide array of products, every lawn and garden manufacturer has a variety of quiet mufflers. It only takes a minimal amount of work, to adapt a different muffler to a threaded piece of pipe. My neighbour has a Toro lawn tractor that sounded like a Mack truck. He bought and installed a JD compact diesel muffler, that was an almost exact fit size wise, The reduction in noise was remarkable, and there was no difference in performance. If these generators are such a value, spending a little more to make them quiet won't break your budget. You will enjoy them more, and your neighbours will as well. |
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Location: Vermont | One needs to be careful extending exhaust pipe not to cause back pressure or engine overheating...
Edited by PaulChristenson 2010-12-08 4:25 PM
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Location: western PA | The installation of a good quality muffler from a higher HP motor, would not only decrease the exhaust noise, but reduce the back pressure as well. This might result in minor performance gains and a slight reduction in fuel consumption. |
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Location: Rocky Mount N.C. | Originally written by gard on 2010-12-08 10:51 PM
The installation of a good quality muffler from a higher HP motor, would not only decrease the exhaust noise, but reduce the back pressure as well. This might result in minor performance gains and a slight reduction in fuel consumption. This one knocks the noise way down, we had one on an old Bobcat skid steer with a VH4D, V4 Wisconson. Don't need alot of noise or sparks while cleaning a poultry house. http://www.jackssmallengines.com/strapmain.cfm http://www.jackssmallengines.com/strap.htm http://www.jackssmallengines.com/strapmod.cfm http://www.jackssmallengines.com/faqsupertrap.cfm |
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Location: western PA | Those mufflers look like an excellent application. Not only do they reduce the noise, but offer a spark reduction, which is always weclomed when ever these generators are used around straw, hay, dust etc. For about ~$75 you can upgrade your generator to a safe and quieter unit. |
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Location: KY | hey Gard Thanks for the excellent info |
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Location: western PA | Retento deserves the accolades. It is he who found the ideal add on products |
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Location: TN | But Gard, I do have to say it's wonderful to have you back! Glad you're doing better! |
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Location: Amarillo, TX | I replaced the muffler on our unit last year and it made a huge difference on exhaust noise, however there is still a substancial ammount of "noise" made from the generator itself. Altho it is more of white noise / whining, it is still loud enough that I am looking at building an insulated box to damper the noise even more. If it is just us at a campsite, I simply stack a cpl bales of hay between it and the trailer. |
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