All About Honda Generators

Honda is familiar to many car lovers. However, this same company supplies excellent stand-alone power plants. Therefore, it will be useful to learn more about Honda generators, about their specific types and connections.

When describing a typical Honda generator, it is necessary to point out right away that its cost is high. This equipment is for connoisseurs who know exactly what they need. Judging by the reviews, buyers are waiting for:

• select quality;
• excellent build;
• increased functionality;
• excellent level of security;
• wear resistance;
• the possibility of using the generator for many years, without unnecessary problems and tedious debugging.

Also worth emphasizing:

• excellent overload protection;
• a variety of useful supplements;
• well-designed mufflers and voltmeters;
• availability of models with calculation of engine hours;
• the presence of wheels.

First of all, it is worth disassembling Honda inverter electric generators. AND a good example of such a device is the EU 10i. The power of such a device is approximately 1 kW. The model is declared as a good helper for out-of-town picnics, on long trips in a private car. Dry weight does not exceed 13 kg.

The firm claims that there are practically no more affordable and compact generators. Despite this, excellent technical characteristics are fully provided. The engineers foresaw, in particular, the need to protect against overloads and reduce the oil level. The body is completely soundproofed, and the petrol drive itself is equipped with a silencer.

Other features:

• continuous work for 3.9-8 hours;
• strict compliance with EU environmental standards;
• plug protected socket;
• 4-stroke engine with 1 cylinder OHV type;
• transistor ignition.

If you need to purchase a generator with a capacity of about 2 kW, then it will do the latest petrol unit EU 22 i. Its creators envisaged a system that forcibly produces fuel residues. In the immediate vicinity of the generator, the sound volume does not exceed 90 dB. The duration of uninterrupted work is from 3.5 to 8.4 hours. The total mass of the generator is 20.7 kg.

There are no diesel generators in the range of this manufacturer - only those that run on gasoline. More precisely, on third-party resources there is a mention of the EXT 12D, EXT 15D models, but on the official website information about them is completely absent.

Honda itself does not deal with gas generators either, however, based on its engines, they are produced by the Russian company REG, which has an official license. An example of such a model is the HG 3000 - high class backup device. The sound volume does not exceed 75 dB, the autostart function is not provided.

Other technical properties:

• maximum operating time - 8 hours;
• nominal pressure when using methane - 1.5 kPa;
• nominal pressure when using propane - 4 kPa;
• forced air cooling;
• maximum output power - 2.3 kW.

The power of 3 kW is a characteristic feature of the EU 30is generator. The mass of the device is 61 kg. Sound volume no more than 49 dB. The battery life can be from 7 to 20 hours. The 4-stroke engine can be started with a cable or electric starter.

Other nuances:

• rated (not peak) power - 2.8 kW;
• the highest direct current - 12 V;
• 2 protected sockets;
• degree of electrical protection IP23;
• tank capacity - 13.3 liters;
• motor rotation speed - 3600 rpm.

If you need to choose a device with a power of 5 kW, then an excellent option is EG 5500CXS... Among the features of such a generator is the D-AVR voltage regulation. A single-phase apparatus consumes relatively little fuel. The sound volume can reach 99dB. Maximum generated power (in short-term mode) - 5.5 kW.

Power 10 kW (nominal) has model ET 12000... It will start with an electric starter, and the total capacity of the gas tank is 30.8 liters. The mass of the generator is 150 kg, and the noise from it is 101 dB. Output voltage - 380 V. The level of electrical protection IP54 allows you to avoid a variety of troubles; more powerful (12 kW and more) models are not available.

Of course, before connecting a Honda generator, you must carefully study the instructions for it. But the general principles of work are more or less the same in all cases. Honda strongly recommends the use of a power switch. It is its application that is the most optimal way to control the generator.

It is best to use proprietary power switches. They should be chosen directly when buying the generator itself. Do not connect any units with more than 4 kW power directly through the socket. But even if this limitation is respected, it is best to connect them through an extension cord. If the power is large enough, you will have to use an ATS or a reversing switch.

When thinking over the connection diagram, take into account:

• spare power;
• the need for automation;
• the level of efficiency and safety of the entire scheme;
• consumption adjusted for losses;
• how often the network will be disconnected.

It is advisable to place the generator itself in a dry room where there is decent ventilation. Outbuildings and garages are ideal. There will also be less noise propagation. For additional suppression, it is recommended to use shock absorbers, rubber cushions during installation, and also use special sound-absorbing casings.

The electrical installation must be grounded. For input, use a copper wire with a cross section of at least 4 square meters. mm. A change-over switch should be installed near the shield. In a number of variants, it is replaced by a three-way switch.

The Honda EU2000i generator is presented in the video below.