My new Honda EU1000i generator

[Brian894x4]

I thought I post some pics and info on my new portable generator:

http://www.brian894x4.com/HondaEU1000generator.html

The idea to purchase came from a discussion on this ExPo thread.

 

[rgsiii]

Those are really nice--they are relatively light and they are very quite. It is probably all and more than almost anyone would need camping.

I purchased a 2000. It is larger and heavier and about the same noise level. I don't think that it is a good of a vehicle size as the 1000. The determining factor for me was that it is about the minimal size to ensure getting a freezer or refrigerator going. That was impotant in case a hurricane decided to pay a visit.

 

[Desertdude]

way to go Brian - welcome to the club of happy Honda generator owners

one tip - never remove the small gas filter screen in the filler neck when you pour gas into it - this will fine screen any tiny particles out of the gas - I once removed this to fill faster - ( bad idea) - it is in there for a reason

With the little gas cap closer on the top of the cap - I can carry the gen inside the truck - when I need to keep it locked up - it does not leak or smell


enjoy the power!

 

[HINO SG]

EU1000i

I've sure been happy with mine, I run about 2 tanks of fuel a week though it; it can run almost any of my power tools.
Cost not being an issue, I might have chosen the 2000i, but the nice thing about the 1000 is that it's pretty much backpack-portable- not that I advocate using generators in the wilderness, but there are some places that you can't drive that using a generator is still cool- especially in the city.

I rennovate old buildings for a living. Talk about handy when you're starting on a new project and there's no grid power yet.

Only complaint would be lack of fuel capacity(~4h). I'm sure Honda doesn't make anything but anyone ever heard of a fix?

 

[Desertdude]

in this thread it appears there is an Extended gas can

http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=102832&posts=27


I am using mine right now 3 miles back in the woods on a project - it really shines all day long - and the 1000 is light as a feather

 

[Desertdude]

direct link to Honda generator accessories here

 

[Brian894x4]

One question I have is operation in inclement weather at camp, such as rain or snow. Just how weather proof is the EU1000? Or is it at all? I noticed that they sell covers, but I assume these aren't used while it's actually running?

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

We use this exact unit at work as well. Thing is AWESOME! Super Quiet, Light, and fires right up every time!

As for a cover being on it while running, i doubt it, the area around the exhaust gets HOTTTTT

 

[Brian894x4]

We use this exact unit at work as well. Thing is AWESOME! Super Quiet, Light, and fires right up every time!

As for a cover being on it while running, i doubt it, the area around the exhaust gets HOTTTTT

Which is why I'm amazed it has a plastic exhaust cover. :Wow1: I don't plan to leave it out in the rain everyday, but I'm just wondering how a night of running and being left out in the weather will affect things.

 

[Desertdude]

I have run mine out in the rain on the beach at Surf nTurf no issues - I have had to clean out the sand that eventually blew in



btw I ordered one of those extended gas tanks - I will post up a review when I have a chance to hook it up and run the gen

 

[HINO SG]

EU1000i

I've never left mine out in more than mild precipitation.

I welded an flexible metal extention on the muffler, I run it inside a large (2x4x8') tool compartment on my truck with no problems.

Look forward to your report on the extended fuel capacity- does it require gravity for fuel pressure- and why would it be worth $100?

 

[Desertdude]

Not sure how the extended gas tank works or why it could be worth 100+ dollars ( seems very pricey) I had some extra paypal and thought I would buy it and post up my findings stay tunes...

 

[HINO SG]

EU1000i as battery charger

had an interesting experience with my generator recently, seems like I've been getting more than 6 hr. of run time when using it as a battery charger alone with no additional loads- and actually, I think it may be well over 7 hrs..
I'll try and do a scientific test, but belive me- the other day, I left it running when I went to bed and it was still on when the sun came up.

bugged the heck out of me, I was lying there in my sleeping bag thinking, "well, it's been on all night, it's got to run out of fuel any minute now and then I can get an hour or so of sleep before I have to get up.

that was the beginning of a pretty crappy day.

 

[Scott Brady]

I am really liking the idea of this generator.

For a permanent camp (lets say a week or two), my group 31 and 34 lifeline's (180 ah total) can't run the camp the entire time and still start the truck. My solar panels have put out a maximum of 2.8 amps (measured), which is not enough to run the older Engel I have (which pulls about 4.6 amps at full tilt).

So, I can see this little dude as being a great solution instead of a third battery. It would allow a near infinite camp (with the 22 gallons of aux. fuel I have stored), AND could save your bacon if both batteries died.

Something to consider for sure.

 

[Desertdude]

:iagree: I have run this little cutie for well over 10 hours on a tank full - I will have it running at SnT powering a small PA - and some chilly lights