These are really nice little generators. We had a site lose access to utility power (long story) and ran it off one of these Honda EU2000i for about 3 months.
The factory gasoline models have a fuel pump and will suck fuel from a large container as long as the system is air tight. We used a 12 gallon boat gas tank and it would run about 6 days on 10 gallons of fuel with a very light load (less than 50W). In ECO mode it will throttle down to a pretty low RPM if you have a light load like this. The spec is 100hour oil changes, I used high end synthetic oil and changed the oil every other fueling, so every 300 hours approximately. We had no problems with leaving the unit exposed to the rain with a normal extension cord plugged in to the outlet. We tried this with the $89 harbor freight 2-cycle generators too, they did better than expected but only lasted usually 2-4 weeks before they failed. Not bad for $89 though. On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 4:29 PM, Steve Jones <[email protected]> wrote: > 24-48 on a 20lb depending on load and whether its in ecomode > I think this model spec sheet says it averages .7lb/hr, the one it > replaced was smaller, we put a 40lb tank if its a weekend or bad storm > > On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 3:12 PM, Adam Moffett <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Earlier he said 20lb tank for 48 hours. >> >> ....but on an inverter generator I'm sure it will vary with load. >> >> ------ Original Message ------ >> From: "Brandon Yuchasz" <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: 8/4/2017 3:47:16 PM >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Great portable propane generator >> >> Thanks for the feedback sounds like it would be a cleaner solution. >> Ironically I am babysitting a site right now that lost power. >> >> How many pound tank do you usually take with it and how long of run time >> do you get? >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Brandon >> >> >> >> *From:* Af [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Steve Jones >> *Sent:* Thursday, August 03, 2017 7:31 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Great portable propane generator >> >> >> >> They recomend running the exaust at the tank in the winter, its caveated >> with keeping it at a safe distance. They start fine in the cold. There is a >> model with waterproof plugs, but weve never had issue with rain or snow. >> >> These are nice, i can toss it in my front seat with a tall tank in my >> alero, the gas ones were too big. We have 5 or six portable gas generators >> collecting dust now >> >> Transport of fuel and runtime are huge factors, 48 hours of gasoline is >> alot of gas, and youd need an external tank. Propane wont varnish your >> engine guts either. The only thing i dont like about propane is around here >> nobody will top off tanks by weight, they charge a full fill rate, so short >> runs are irritating. Talked to the local propane dealer about topping off >> from our office generator tank, but the pump would be expensive and >> insuring that is expensive. >> >> We have a split hose too so we can run dual tanks if we know a site will >> be down for an extended time. >> >> >> >> We do have some lightweight carbon fiber tanks that you can see the >> liquid level, those are nice. We also use a big heavy chain and padlock to >> keep the generator from walking away, these WILL get stolen. >> >> >> >> They have a standby with remote start and all that jazz for about 5k, its >> way more generator than any of our sites need, but its an option. >> >> >> >> On Aug 3, 2017 7:03 PM, "Chuck McCown" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Because gas goes stale, spoils, coats the insides of everything with >> varnish etc. >> >> Propane is OK in cold weather but there is a minimum tank size for >> specific deliveries at different low temps. The more gas you need or the >> lower the temp the larger the tank. >> >> >> >> But for a small generator like this, I really think a 5 gallon tank will >> take you to below zero. >> >> Perfectly efficient 1000 watts is 3412 Btu/hr But in the real world >> figure 10 btu/hr per watt. >> >> >> >> If it scales linearly, a 5 gallon tank can deliver about 5000 btu/hr at 0 >> degrees F. >> >> So perhaps a 500 watt load on the generator. >> >> >> >> Actually I found a chart: >> >> [image: image] >> >> >> >> So, assuming you need 10,000 BTU for 1000 watts, your 5 gallon barbecue >> grill tank will work down to 0 degrees until it drops below 20% full. >> >> >> >> *From:* Brandon Yuchasz >> >> *Sent:* Thursday, August 03, 2017 5:49 PM >> >> *To:* [email protected] >> >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Great portable propane generator >> >> >> >> We are in need of a new generator so I am following along with interest. >> My question is why not just use gas instead of propane? What is the up >> side. Second question is how does the propane fair in cold weather. Say 20F >> or less? >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Brandon >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* Af [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Nate Burke >> *Sent:* Thursday, August 03, 2017 6:22 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Great portable propane generator >> >> >> >> How do you weatherproof it, aren't the plugs just exposed on the side? >> >> On 8/3/2017 5:09 PM, Steve Jones wrote: >> >> http://www.genconnexdirect.net/honda_propane_modified_generators.htm >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 3:45 PM, Jim Bouse [Brazos WiFi] < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> Where did you buy that nice machine? >> >> >> >> Jim >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S7 active, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone >> >> >> >> >> >> -------- Original message -------- >> >> From: Steve Jones <[email protected]> >> >> Date: 8/3/17 1:05 PM (GMT-06:00) >> >> To: [email protected] >> >> Subject: [AFMUG] Great portable propane generator >> >> >> >> We have a smaller one that started having problems, but this has all the >> prpane guts on the inside and a quick connect hose. Will run close to 48 >> hours on a small tank in eco mode. >> >> Easy to start, runs like a champ in all weather conditions >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >
