My new Honda EU1000i generator

[roscoFJ73]

I have one of these Yamaha 1000 watt gennys. If your in the market for something this size,dont forget to compare the Honda and Yamaha.

They claim it can run for 12 hrs on 1/4 load on its economy setting.
It weighs under 28lbs and puts out 47-57 db.
The sound it makes is more of a continous low down drone,rather than a lawn mower type noise.

The vent cap work perfectly. Carried it for 4000 klms and never smelt fuel once

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

For running one of these at camp, could you create a vented wood box for it so the noise would be insulated? Or do you guys just run 'em in the daytime to recharge batteries and run electronics?

 

[Ireland]

I have had the chance to run a 1000 that I bought from an expo member here a few times now and it is just so very quiet.
One tip though is to bring along a 100ft cord and place it near running water if our near running water of course and then the sound completely disappears.
A most impressive generator.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

Yeah, but for $800.00? Seems like one could by quite the array of solar panels for $800.00 ...

Honda EU1000i Generator MSRP $789.99

6watt Solar Battery Charger $78.00

30Watt Solar Battery Charger $269.00

I'm not sure how the amps on all of these compare though, but I've always like the idea of running solar as a way to keep a charge vs. burning more fossil fuel.

 

[roscoFJ73]

For running one of these at camp, could you create a vented wood box for it so the noise would be insulated? Or do you guys just run 'em in the daytime to recharge batteries and run electronics?

I only use mine when no one else is around or if someone else is running a generator.
If I start it up is usually for 3-4 hours in the early evening,do my cooking under electric light,plug the fridge in and charge the batteries.

I have a 20 metre lead and place it behind a tree or a rock

 

[lcplmat]

honda eu 1000

I gotta honda eu 1000 that I havnt started in over 5 months, however I cant start the dang thing. I changed the oil and put gas and the spark plug looks great, any ideas?

 

[justfred]

I picked mine up (so to speak) for $400 on Craigslist. Runs great; I'm using it for an a/v presentation - speakers, projector - where I can't rely on finding power.

I had a 650 before which was fine, but way too heavy for the amount of power it put out; I do recall needing to empty it if I was going to store it for more than a couple of weeks without running - had the fuel system rot out more than once. Maybe the euX000i have a plastic gas tank or something, hopefully are a bit more tolerant? In any case, I will be either emptying or running regularly to prevent problems.

 

[Ireland]

Take the plug out and check if it is wet?
I just stated mine this week after 3 months storage and it took about six pulls to get it going but once started it ran like a charm.

 

[fetus]

For running one of these at camp, could you create a vented wood box for it so the noise would be insulated? Or do you guys just run 'em in the daytime to recharge batteries and run electronics?

While I was in the Marines, I remember spending many a time digging small holes into the ground to put our generators into. Not to be used in wet rainy weather of course.

I operate portable with my ham radio on occasion and found that I can't reliably depend on a deep cycle battery for long term operations. Without the use of a battery booster, I can't maintain 13.8 volts to power my radio reliably. I would like to explore battery/solar power.

Justfred, you probably picked up the same generator I had my eye on on Craigslist. I was kind of leery after reading some repair horror stories though on the Honda generators.

 

[lcplmat]

generator

the plug is wet and seems like its still brand new. I put oil and gas in it but its not giving the slightest signs that it is gonna start up I just sit there and pull forever

 

[Ireland]

The plug should be dry, I usually dry wet plugs with a small storm lighter.
Dry it and I bet it will start right away.

 

[kerry]

Looks like you have fuel. You could check spark by holding on to the spark plug wire and yanking on the pull start. :sombrero: Less shocking to hold the wire a short distance from the plug to see if a spark jumps.

 

[Carlyle]

After successfully running my Yamaha 1000 propane conversion generator for two long trips and about a dozen short, I have to say it rocks. The way it sips propane is awesome. One thing to do if you have a large battery bank, is to wire the 12 volt plug directly to the batteries, or in my case the negative through a shunt and the positive to the batteries. This way you get a much higher amp rate than if you just plug into the 110 outlet outside. With propane you need to prime the carb first, but that is pretty simple and the positives are nice; no smell, burns cleaner, don't have to carry around another fuel source etc.

 

[Kilroy]

If your gas tank and float bowl on your carburetor weren't dry when you stored it, or you treated left over gas with gas treatment, you probably have the carb gummed up with crummy gas. Have you tried taking the air filter off and giving it a squirt of starting fluid? Once plug is dry it should fire this way. If you have enough clean gas in tank and add gas treatment, you may get to start and keep running and then clean out old crap by running generator. Ask any small engine place and they'll tell you the majority of starting problems are from old gas. Especially the crap with ethanol in it. Good luck.

the plug is wet and seems like its still brand new. I put oil and gas in it but its not giving the slightest signs that it is gonna start up I just sit there and pull forever

 

[keithdenbesten@comcast.ne]

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Originally Posted by lcplmat
the plug is wet and seems like its still brand new. I put oil and gas in it but its not giving the slightest signs that it is gonna start up I just sit there and pull forever

Check your oil level. If it's low it wont start. I've had this happen.