Originally Posted by S_Ellzey

The price at Home Depot is $600, that is 60% of the price of a Honda. The Ryobi is rated at 63 dB while the Honda is 53 to 59 dB, depending on load. That means the Ryobi would sound 2 to 3 times louder than the Honda (every 3 dB doubles the energy), but 63 is still pretty quite. The Ryobi does have about 10% more power output than the Honda. If I do replace the Honeywell I'll have to take a hard look at the Ryobi.

Originally Posted by Beavis

.............. The Honda has been around much longer, so it is more popular...........................,

Originally Posted by Scott Geller

Don is right Mark, it might catch fire and also ignite your navigator and all your jets! Anything less is not JPO approved -- :-)

Originally Posted by Beavis

Since this discussion has (expectedly) branched out beyond the thread starter's request, I must say that, in the 2kW class, the Yamaha has an edge over the Honda. They are both the best generators in that class, but the Yamaha is noticeably quieter, lighter, and sips less fuel - that's all because its engine is a 79cc, vs. a 99cc for the Honda. Because the Honda's engine is larger, the Honda has a longer surge (2kW) time, but they are both rated at 1.6kW continuous. Other advantages of the Yamaha: its inverter alternator is brushless, while the Honda is brushed - this gives an EPA certification (which is also a surrogate for durability) twice as long on the Yamaha, compared to the Honda; the Yamaha has a geared cam shaft, the Honda's is plastic, with a timing belt; the Yamaha has a stopcock to allow for convenient emptying of the carburetor, the Honda doesn't (for storage of the Honda, you have to remove the fuel from the tank, or run it until it dries); the Yamaha has a fuel gauge, the Honda doesn't (on the Honda you have to guess how much fuel is left, or open the fuel tank to check visually); the Yamaha ships with a DC cable, the Honda doesn't; the Yamaha is slightly less expensive. The Honda has been around much longer, so it is more popular, but these differences should not be overlooked.

Go to wisesales.com and you will see both generators (and many others) there, along with some useful accessories. It's a great site, the best price I've found, and shipment is "free".

As you might have guessed, I've bought a Yamaha. It's been flawless so far.

Good luck,

Originally Posted by trioval00

ok, I have a choice, after reading all the feedback and within my budget, Ryobi 2200 will be the choice as I will also pass on the other ones offered to me. Just don't have the time to piss around with less popular brands....

Thanks for all the welcomed feedback..

Mark

Originally Posted by Beavis

Yep...

As I stated in my first sentence, I was referring to the 2kW class. The Honda 2kW inverter generator has indeed been around much longer than the Yamaha 2kW inverter generator.

Originally Posted by trioval00

ok, I have a choice, after reading all the feedback and within my budget, Ryobi 2200 will be the choice as I will also pass on the other ones offered to me. Just don't have the time to piss around with less popular brands....

Thanks for all the welcomed feedback..

Mark

Originally Posted by erik valdez

Quietest Generator on the market! Honda doesn't even come close!

http://compare.ebay.com/like/2712163...Types&var=sbar

Originally Posted by Vampire

Hi Mark, I just purchased my Ryobi 2200 last month. You can borrow it at the Jet Rally next week and do a first person comaprison to the Honda and others. I researched all brands before I made my purchase. While the specs of each unit are not identical, they where close enough for me. With the edge going to Ryobi because of 3 key features (besides the great price), Ryobi - 1,800 "rated" Watts / Honda 1,600. Warranty - Ryobi and Honda @ 3 yrs. and Ryobi includes a free D/C Battery Charging cable. As to nosie levels, here is a Db chart I located on the Honda site. Ref.( Ryobi @ full load = 63 Db / Honda = 59 Db)

Take care my friend. Kerry S.

Originally Posted by JackD

You are going to hate me, but, if you want quiet like you say in the title, go buy a Honda

I bought a Honeywell 1400 and saved 400 vs a honda 2000.. Even thought it is a chunck of change, I regret the purchase every day I use it. The noise is unbearable. I usually put it at least 2 to 300' away. It is the only way I can manage it. It is weak, I can barely take the inital load of my charger (eventhough is supposedly rated for 1600 peak). Other than that. It works well, but it is the noise what will drive you insane

I'm about to sell mine in craigslists for whatever people give me for it

i can't insist enough on not buying any of these (generac and honeywell are both the same machine, built by generac).

You will hate paying the extra money only the day you write the check (or you pay the CC bill), after that, you will be so happy you spent the money on quality.

Trust me on this one

Later
Jack

Originally Posted by ddennison

Hi guys,

I have a Honda 2000, it runs well. I did just find though that the eco-throttle setting is surging. I am not sure why; when the eco is off, it runs smooth. I thought it might be the cooler temps (55-60F), but even after 5-10 minutes of running it didnt smooth out. It ran perfectly smooth in August. HAs anyone else had an issue like this? Mine is two years old, probably less than 15 hours. Fuel is new as well.

Thanks
Dave

Originally Posted by ddennison

Hi guys,

I have a Honda 2000, it runs well. I did just find though that the eco-throttle setting is surging. I am not sure why; when the eco is off, it runs smooth. I thought it might be the cooler temps (55-60F), but even after 5-10 minutes of running it didnt smooth out. It ran perfectly smooth in August. HAs anyone else had an issue like this? Mine is two years old, probably less than 15 hours. Fuel is new as well.

Thanks
Dave