Lets talk generators!

[velvetfoot]

I have a couple EU2000i's. Now that warranty is almost up on second unit I plan to add an optional propane fuel capability to them.

You can still burn gas when needed.

I currently use marine tanks for extended run times. Just pick up an extra EU2000i gas cap.

I made a little fold up shelter for my EU2000i's when outside in the elements.

I like your cover a lot. Is something like that available commercially?

 

[wilburg]

How much for you to build some and ship?

 

[The Village Idiot]

I have a couple EU2000i's. Now that warranty is almost up on second unit I plan to add an optional propane fuel capability to them.

You can still burn gas when needed.

I currently use marine tanks for extended run times. Just pick up an extra EU2000i gas cap.

I made a little fold up shelter for my EU2000i's when outside in the elements.

Nice work. Simple and effective!

 

[imacman]

That EU6500is is a VERY nice unit, although for the $4000 price tag (cheapest $ I could find not including shipping or a transfer switch), you could be a long way toward a nice whole house genny.

 

[Treacherous]

How much for you to build some and ship?

I wish I had time for that. I based mine somewhat off this "Gen-A-Shed"

I scoffed at the $250 price tag though. If one can source parts locally it can be built for around $50. I built two of them back in 2009 and with shipping I had about $70/each into each shelter.

 

[Treacherous]

I'm sure one can vastly improve a lot on what I did but they work well and keep the gen's dry.

(broken link removed to https://picasaweb.google.com/106137894259308550195/HomemadePortableCoverForHondaEU2000i)

 

[BurningMan]

I traded in my Honda EB5000 for an EU6500is. The inverters are SO the way to go. Any genset that has to run @ 3,600 rpm to make power is going to be LOUD, no matter what you try to do to quiet it down. I did a review on it shortly after I got it.

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Well done Greg.
An excellent review!
Mine is on it's way, along with an APC transfer box.

 

[Iembalm4aLiving]

I got home from work late last night. As I was about to go to bed, the power went out. Normally, I'd just go to bed and worry about things when I woke up. But it's rained several inches over the last 24 hours, so I fired up the EU6500is and had it running for a few hours to keep the sump pump going. This morning my wife had no idea the thing was running--you couldn't hear it over the wind and rain.

Yes, it's an expensive unit. But it's quieter than most standby generators and I have the option of taking it elsewhere should I need to.

 

[skibumm100]

Please consider a proper interlock. All it takes is one person to forget to open that main breaker and you are back feeding the grid possibly burning out your generator or worse killing a lineman even worse is it blowing up like a stick of dynamite if the generator is on when utility power comes on. $150 for the universal kit or as cheap as $55 for a kit from your panel manufacturer provided it's a fairly new service panel

Yep, I know. I didn't have a dedicated generator breaker until Saturday. I put it up top so I can mechanically interlock it with the main.

 

[CtPaul]

I have a generac 4000xl. Can't complain been a great unit for years. I think I might get something a little bigger soon. Maybe 7000- 8000

 

[velvetfoot]

It's just that the bigger gen. will consume more gas.

 

[DirtyDave]

if you have LNG or propane... power your bigger unit on that instad of gasoline.

 

[wenger7446]

Just picked up a Honda EU6500, so far, (only 15 mins on the Hobbs), it seems like a awesome machine.

Have about 50hrs on the machine. Going to swap out the oil for Mobile1 tomorrow. So far, love the machine.

 

[Iembalm4aLiving]

Have about 50hrs on the machine. Going to swap out the oil for Mobile1 tomorrow. So far, love the machine.

I changed the original oil on mine at about 3 hours w/ Mobil 1 0W-40. Got to run it 14 hours after the remnants of Sandy blew threw. Ran like a champ, and you would never know it was running from inside the house. Take care of this unit and your grandkids will be fighting over it when you're gone!

 

[Treacherous]

I have a potentially dumb generator question.....

I have a Champion generator, which I bought at Costco last year after Irene. I bought it largely to run my sump pump, which gets a fair amount of action with these heavy rains. I don't think I can insert a link, but it is the Champion 41537.

You might want to check your serial number. A fire hazard recall was announced today.

(broken link removed to http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57545168/costco-sold-champion-generators-recalled-for-fire-risk/)

 

[Hitch]

You might want to check your serial number. A fire hazard recall was announced today.

(broken link removed to http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57545168/costco-sold-champion-generators-recalled-for-fire-risk/)

Treacherous - Thank you very much! I really appreciate your post. Fortunately, my generator is not included in the recall. Again, I do appreciate you taking the time to let me know!