[C320-list] Honda EU2000i Portable Generator

[JJ Morrison]

Regarding off season storage of small engines be careful about running the engine until it quits with the fuel shut off valve closed; the carb bowl will not completely drain and if there is any water in it you are looking at a very expensive repair (experience teaches!) You need to drain the bowl and there is normally a valve in the bottom of the bowl to do this. Also conventional wisdom these days is recommending using high test fuel in these small engines as it has no ethanol (it grabs moisture) in it. I've been using high test for a few years with very good success.
Cheers
JohnM
1999#574

 

> From: wupdike at hotmail.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2013 17:01:28 -0500
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Honda EU2000i Portable Generator
> 
> Thanks for the info. I guess this is a new product so not much experience.
> I only found 2 reviews, both on Amazon. One had problems getting parts. One
> had a dead battery after 4 mos. I'll check on the Yamaha unit.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Sulewski [mailto:rsulewski at bex.net] 
> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 7:07 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Honda EU2000i Portable Generator
> 
> Hello Warren,
> I have done considerable research on the portable generator question and
> learned that one must be careful when considering the advertised portable
> generator characteristics vs. user reviews, especially when considering
> powering AC units. Checked both marine & RV blogs. There are some Honda
> clones out there made in China under a variety of consumer friendly
> namesakes that have terrible support and do not measure up. Consider the
> lost value cost when for a few more dollars better quality alternatives
> exist. The China units that are often larger than and many of the larger
> units are normally 70 pounds or more vs. 42-44 pounds for each of the Honda
> 2000 or Yamaha 2000 models. Honda & Yamaha appear to have user reported
> increased reliability/longevity, fewer sound level issues and readily
> available replacement parts & service compared to the cheaper China models.
> 
> I was going to buy a couple of Honda 2000 units this fall when I ran across
> some great deals (can always call to seek free shipping). Determined that I
> needed more amperage to run the AC and other items and that left me having
> to parallel wiring two 2000 level units. At the same time I wanted to more
> easily move two 40 pound units from the storage area vs. wrestling with a
> louder 70+ pound unit. However, I delayed the Honda purchase after spending
> a late season race weekend at a NASCAR campground and learned a few things
> about Hondas that pointed me to also investigate Yamaha generators (Hondas
> tend to gum up over time if the fuel is not drained from the carbs when
> storing the units). Also learned that the Honda internals do not have the
> same design nor the longevity of the Yamaha models. 
> 
> I am now looking at Yamaha units after observing how much quieter the Yamaha
> 2000 units were operating at the campground under load compared to Honda
> 2000 units (both parallel wired and both under similar demands) in eco mode
> and at full throttle high amp demand operation. I also learned that the
> Yamaha units all have a fuel cutoff valve so one can simply run the carbs
> dry before storing the units. I am considering storing the units in the
> starboard corner locker in a vinyl tub but have to wait till the snow melts
> to measure that storage area. I found some good buys on the net for both
> Honda or Yamaha generators at AdventureRV.net Researched user reviews and
> am now convinced for my needs, Yamaha appears to be a better choice at this
> time (providing I can store one or more units in the available corner
> locker). Since I mounted my AC unit in the longer port cockpit locker, the
> generators stored in the starboard corner locker will also help balance that
> port side AC unit weight.
> Rick
> My-Ria 1995 320 hull #277
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Warren Updike
> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 4:42 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Honda EU2000i Portable Generator
> 
> Here is an interesting item:
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0JB-0006-00002
> For all those whose A/C won't run on a Honda EU2000, this one is 2800W with
> AC/DC out, self-start, remote control, etc. at $694. For $600, there is a
> 2000W. Oddly, the specs don't say self-start; but, the video does. Go
> figure.
> 
> I've bought from NewEgg before and had positive results.
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Irving Grunes [mailto:igrunes at gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 10:23 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Honda EU2000i Portable Generator
> 
> All
> The Feb 2013 issue of Consumer Reports notes a recall notice reference the
> Honda EU2000i sold from October 2011 to September 2012
> 
> "The fuel hose can leak posing risks of fire and burns"
> 
> "Call company at 888-888-3139 for more details on the recall"
> 
> Irv Grunes
> #851
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