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Subject:Re: Fri. Generator rant.
From:Jon VO
Date:Thu, 5 Feb 2015 13:19:11 -0700

Which is why I am installing a solar MMPT controller, and researching a
foldable solar array that will fit in the top luggage carrier. Gas &
diesel generators are not the way to go anymore, even tho solar arrays
are only 12-15% efficient, they are lot's easier to purchase & implement
these days. Plus generators are big & heavy,  as has been pointed out,
noisy!
Jon

On 2/5/2015 9:57 AM, Don Hanson wrote:
> Sorry, just noticed it isn't Fri.    Duh..
> On Feb 5, 2015 8:43 AM, "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Again I must comment on how selfish it is to "camp" with your generator
>> on.  Plug your ears, stick out your tongue and yell "La LA LA..." at high
>> volume so you don't have to "hear" what I'm saying here, but there it is!
>>
>> Deny deny deny, but your generator noise DOES completely eliminate the
>> peace and quiet that many people go camping to find.  Is it fair to impose
>> your noise on everyone around you?  No it is not.
>>
>>    I know that most people don't even get out into the country very often
>> and fewer yet think their generators make any noise at all, but they really
>> do.
>>    The natural world is getting full, I know, but dang!...There's Solar and
>> batteries that do not impose on others who may value no unneeded noise, and
>> nobody NEEDS to listen to a generator.
>>
>>    OK you all who Generate....You can unplug your ears and stop going "LA
>> la LA LA LA!" now, my annual anti-generator rap is done...hit the starter
>> button and go outside by your exhaust pipe and enjoy your camping...
>>
>>
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