Due to continued manufacturing concerns and increasing demand, customers are having trouble finding in-stock generators across the whole industry.
Due to layoffs, shutdowns, etc., the Covid-19 outbreak greatly impacted supply chain production. As the country struggled with severe storms, outages, and general unease, consumer demand for generators soared at the same time. The capacity of manufacturers is growing, but it takes time. It also doesn’t help that some raw materials and component parts are in short supply.
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What distinguishes the Honda EU22i and EU2200i models?
One of the most well-liked portable generators among campers and caravan owners for a long time, the Honda EU20i offers dependable power for a variety of equipment and appliances when traveling.
However, because campers today use more power-hungry equipment on the property, they require stronger generators that offer comparable performance and portability to the EU20i.
Fortunately for you and other campers, the just-released Honda EU22i offers all of that and more!
The popular EU series of generators’ newest model, the EU22i, offers the same dependable performance the series is known for while producing more power than before. The EU22i, however, goes further. Along with being a worthy successor to the EU20i, it also comes with a number of upgrades and enhancements that make it a far better generator for campers and caravan owners:
- Decorative vent caps It will be simpler to remember to set the vent caps to the “On” position whenever you operate the EU22i if there are colored vented caps available.
- Increased Start-Up. With start-up power just shy of 4000watts, the EU22i is better suited to start air conditioners and other challenging appliances than the majority of portable generators.
- larger and stronger engine The 4-stroke engine on the EU22i is 20% bigger than the EU20i’s and produces 10% more power than its forerunner. When in Eco-Throttle+ mode, it also offers up to 2200W of power and up to 8 hours of nonstop use.
- beginning string reinforcement Around its pull cord, the EU22i has a metal reinforcement that increases protection and longevity. Particularly after repeatedly pulling the cord over a long period of time, this metal sheet guards against damage to your device.
- Fuel Cutoff Valve
- When necessary, you can use the EU22i’s switch’s convenient “Off Fuel” position to safely run your generator out of fuel. This option enables you to use up the leftover gasoline so that it doesn’t damage the engine, which is especially helpful if you don’t expect to use your generator for an extended amount of time. Additionally, it helps keep stale fuel from building up inside your appliance, which can prolong the time that it operates at its best.
How long can a Honda EU2000i run?
Comparatively speaking, portable generators could not last as long as fixed generators. The truth is that estimating how long your unit might survive might be difficult. But there are a few things that can be helpful. One of the deciding elements is the engine’s quality.
In general, Honda generators can operate for 1,000 to 2,000 hours before needing to be replaced. Your Honda generator should last 10 to 20 years if you run it for about 100 hours a year. A Honda generator’s lifespan can be increased with appropriate use, lubrication, maintenance, and storage.
A Honda EU2000i can power what?
The Honda Super Quiet EU2000 is the Super Quiet series’ finest value. The Eco-Throttle, a proprietary Honda technology, is used in the Super Quiet series to regulate the engine speed to maximize efficiency based on the load, lowering fuel consumption, engine noise, and emissions. The EU2000 weights 46.3 lbs. and has a 1600 watt rating. Larger power tools, microwaves, and kitchen appliances can all be run on the EU2000. Accurately increasing the available wattage can be accomplished by getting two EU2000 generators and connecting them in parallel.
Features
- 120V, 2000 watts
- quite quiet
- Less than 47 pounds makes it simple to carry!
- Ideal for satellite, TV/DVD, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and more
- High fuel efficiency: 9.6 hours on 1 gallon of petrol
- Stable electricity for computers and more from inverters
These typical uses of this generator are supported. Please be aware that not all applications can be powered at once.
Are generators currently difficult to find?
The unexpectedly harsh weather conditions are the main cause of the current shortage of generators in the United States. An unforeseen snowstorm in Texas in the beginning of 2021 resulted in a state-wide power outage. Around this time, demand for generators nationwide began to rise quickly in the US. During this hurricane, there were more than 4 million homes, businesses, and commercial buildings without power in Texas. Similar to this, other regions of the United States started looking for generators in expectation that their places will be the next to experience these extreme weather conditions.
Residents of Texas were in desperate need of generators as a result of the unexpected snowfall in order to keep their houses warm during these chilly days. The energy-independent state of Texas made the decision to switch off the electricity for its citizens in order to relieve the strain on the power infrastructure. To keep their families and houses warm, the locals frantically looked for any type of generator, including automatic home backup generators.
Do imitation Honda generators exist?
Be cautious when going to view or buy a used or even one represented as new Honda generator after looking via various places, classified ads, etc. A great number fake Honda generators are presently being offered (possibly due to the storms and people requiring them) (if not offered by a Honda dealer).
If we choose two of Honda’s best-selling generators, they are the EP 4500CX and EP 6500CX (a 5.4Kva and 6.5Kva) These are not real Honda generators; instead, they are Chinese generators on which dishonest merchants have added Honda badges or decals. Some fakes have the whole text, while others only say 4500CX or 6500CX.
However, if you’re seeking for quality & dependability, Honda generators are difficult to beat. Not all Chinese generators are horrible; some are actually quite nice for the REAL price they’re offered for. For a cheap, no-nonsense generator, they’re definitely a fantastic buy.
If the letters and numbers of the generator model do not appear on Honda’s official website, do not believe some sellers who claim that the engine is a Honda. Many fakes also have the Honda badge on the starting mechanism. All genuine Honda engines have the Honda emblem-Trademark on the side of the engine crankcase on larger engines or on the top down edge of the fuel tank on GX160 & GX200 models.
This is a 337cc Honda GX340 — No matter what additional labels, name tags, paintwork, or even the seller’s claims that the engine or generator is a genuine Honda, if it doesn’t have this cast into the block where the characters are raised, NOT STAMPED, IT ISN’T. NOT TO BUY
If you can see a picture of the generator, it’s quite simple to distinguish between a real one and a fake one once you get used to it, though con artists are becoming better at it all the time. Check pictures online with a Honda website to see the differences right away. If you can’t tell from the pictures, always look for the Honda trademark when you go to see the car; if it’s not there, bargain for a far lower price with the seller (copies are only worth a fraction of the real thing); a decent starting point is between 1/6 and 1/4 of the real thing. Do not be duped into buying a fake if the seller insists it is authentic and won’t negotiate a lower price.
Honda generators are produced there, right?
Honda manufactures its generators in Japan, a neighboring nation, rather than China. Worldwide, including to North America, Europe, and all other continents, Honda generators are transported.
One of the biggest and best producers of small engines and generators worldwide is Honda. Honda generators are the best on the market, despite the fact that they are not built in America.
How much time can a Honda EU2000i be operated on a tank of fuel?
How long a generator can operate on a single tank of fuel is one of its key limits. With a full tank and operating at maximum load, the Honda Generator EU2000i can run continuously for around 4 hours. It will continue to run for nine or more hours if you operate it at 25% load capacity. The addition of an external gasoline tank will end these time restrictions. External fuel tanks are most frequently referred to as “extended run generator systems” in the generator industry.
The IPI Industries BERG system is one that is highly recommended for the Honda EU2000i generator. This incredible device increases the runtime at maximum load by up to 72 hours. They even produce a dual-feed model that feeds two EU2000i units simultaneously.
Is it acceptable to let a generator run all night long?
There are several disadvantages to leaving generators running overnight given how they work. Let’s examine the most important ones first.
Longevity at Risk
Because generators are pricey devices that may cost up to $1,000, you must take their longevity into account when using them all night.
A generator’s lifespan may be shortened if it is left running for longer than 8 hours since the internal parts (the motor, for example) start to heat up.
Therefore, check that your generator is made of high-quality materials and has a reliable cooling system that maintains a steady temperature in all of its internal components before running it nonstop all night. Otherwise, your generator can stop working after a few months of nonstop use.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Running a generator all night poses the greatest danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
A portable generator naturally emits carbon monoxide when its engine is running. As a result, if the portable generator is used in a space that is closed off, carbon monoxide will start to build up and eventually fill the air.
I advise taking the required safeguards to enable the generator to operate at night in order to prevent these risks:
- A minimum of 20 feet should separate the generator from your house, RV, or tent. This makes it possible for the generator to run at night without contaminating the air.
- Carbon monoxide detectors should be kept nearby. This device has an alarm that will sound when there is a particular amount of carbon monoxide in the air.
It’s Expensive
The cost of the gas or propane required to run a portable generator is significantly more than the cost of the electricity.
Due to this, if you run your portable generator at night (for at least 8 hours), you risk running out of gas in the middle of the night, which is quite unpleasant, as well as spending hundreds of dollars a night to keep it running.
They’re Noisy As Hell
I have to admit, I dislike how noisy generators are. When their motors are turned on, even the “quietest ones” create a lot of noise.
Therefore, having a generator running all night won’t just make it difficult for you and your family to sleep; it’s also possible that your neighbors may voice some serious objections. So remember that.