Honda Generator EU2200I Set Up And Run
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Some new equipment. Come along as we open up a new Honda EU2200I Generator. We will fill up the oil and gas then we will start it up. We will also see how quiet it actually is.
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Perfect, perfect, perfect episode! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much.
What type of gas ?
Hi Jim, I own Two Honda EU 2000 generators, one I converted to run on propane, the other was purchased already set up for propane. What is nice about propane is that it can be stored indefinitely. I also can run one generator on a standard 20pound propane tank for barbecue grills for more than 16 hours. I primarily use the generator to run my home hot water heating system in winter and a small window Air Conditioner in summer. I installed a small single purpose transfer switch to plug in my generator and disconnect the standard house power to operate the heating system alone.
Thanks for talking about the oil types!
FYI. I bought the 2200i last week and did a LOT of research on break-in procedures, which ranged from “put in oil and run for 20 hours” to “put oil in spark plug hole. Put full synthetic and change after 15 minutes; repeat 10 times” It is quite the gamut of opinion, most not supported by anything more than hearsay and feelings.
What I distilled from all of it and based on my own experience was the following procedure I followed.
1. Fill with oil (it takes 14 oz) and let run for 1 hour on eco with no load.
2. Change oil. I poured it into a Pyrex measuring cup so I could visually inspect it, and the oil was quite dark with lots of tiny “sparkles” suspended in the oil. Some were metal and some were aerated bubbles.
3. Refill with oil. I used the Honda oil 12oz container filled up to 1/4” of the top which I measured to be 14 ounces.
4. Run for second hour. Again with no load initially on Eco. I added a small fan about 20 minutes in and occasionally turned Eco off.
5. Drain oil after second hour into another Pyrex measuring cup. The oil this time was MUCH cleaner and a golden color.
6. I filled up with oil a third time and ran for another hour, this time adding a larger load and switching Eco on an off periodically. I used the original fan drawing 50watts and added a 1875 watt blow dryer that I cycled heat on/off.
7. After the third hour I turned the fuel off and let the carb run empty and put it away. I left the oil in and will change in 17 hours when the generator has 20 hours on it.
To me this seems a reasonable balance between due diligence and OEM recommendations without getting OCD.
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It's nice to have back up power. I have a Yamaha and it's been a very good unit. I'm glad you have a little preparedness Jim.
A friend of mine told me one day "With options, you always have tomorrow". stay safe
@@jimthecarguy That's awesome that you remember that. Very cool.
Jim, you forgot to break it in. Run one hour on idle with nothing plugged in, then change oil. You will notice shavings in the oil. Drain oil and fill it back up with oil and then run it at 30% load for five minutes. Turn off. Let it set for 30 minutes turn it back on run 60% load And run that for five minutes then turn off again then after that run 90 % load for five minutes and change oil after that then refill oil after five hours and then it will be broke in. You’re leaving a lot out Jim be careful! 😉
A buddy of mine loaned me his Honda Generator to run a Tennis Ball machine at public park was amazingly quiet, reliable and carefree
That was one of the reasons that I bought this one quiet and easy to transport.. Thanks for watching.
Nice video, Jim. Have the exact same unit that I purchased over the summer in anticipation of the next storm. Well, we have a major Nor'Easter bearing down on Metropolitan area right now and I came here to get a quick refresher on how to get it up and running. I too have a larger generator with an interlock switch to power the entire house but that thing is so loud and requires a lot more effort to get it going. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your input and for watching.I like that you can just put it in your car if you had to. Thank you for your input and for watching.
Hello jim i just saw your video and your video just make my life more easy .....
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Tanks
Glad to help
Super helpful on out the box startup thank you 🙏🏾
I have the previous version and it pretty much runs all I need for a power outage . I wish it had a fuel shutoff as it's a pain to drain. Jim I have 2 five gallon jugs of fuel on standby good for 10 days and the Honda automatically draws fuel from the big gas containers and I never run out of fuel , just need the long run gas cap and some fuel line. Great Genset bud you will get many dependable years out of it.
Thanks Steve. I do like the shut off switch that it will allow you to use the fuel in the carb before storing.
I enjoyed your presentation. Just wondering what and how many things can you run on that particular unit?
A million USB phone chargers, or one 1800 watt portable space heater. Really, though, the limit is watts and 1800 is the continuous rating, if I am remembering correctly.
By the way, because it is an inverter generator (by Honda), the output waveform is a pure sine wave, very clean power for computers and sensitive electronics. Other inverter generators *might* not be sine wave, but I don't know about others.
Just bought one and wondering which electric extension cord would fit
I have two of them they are great generator’s
Just picked one up. Did you "break-in" the unit? Some people say to run it on eco for 1 hour, then do an oil change. Then another hour, then another oil change.
The 2200i has two 120 outlets. If wired correctly they will power both banks of a breaker box. With this set up all house circuits could be powered. Of course the 240 breakers for large appliances such as clothes dryer or electric range should be turned off.
My question is could this set up be used to power a 3/4 hp motor which is optionally wired internally to run on 240?
Should not show it running in the garage. People will think that is ok. Should only be run outside.
he says he is only running it for demonstration purposes in the garage.
Thanks for pointing that out Pete. I did mention not to run it in the garage and that it was for demonstration purposes only.
Rick thank you for pointing that out.
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Mine brand new out of the box took 8 pulls to turn on. Runs fine in eco mode, but jitters a lot in regular mode. Wonder why?
The 8 pulls is normal for a new generator because the fuel needs to work its way through the carburetor and into the engine.
Hi Sir! What is the oil did you pour first? Thank you
The oil I used was Honda oil made for this generator. There is aftermarket oil but I used Honda
How do you store fuel, and how long does it last?
Hi Matt and happy new year. Usually I don't leave the gas in the generators more than a year . I store the extra fuel also for about a year and either use it in the generator or in my car if not used.
I prefer the Ryobi 2300, half the price and just as good.
Thanks for your input.
The Ryobi might be a very good machine, but there's a reason why the Honda ranks higher on the reviews. Just because you've ended up with and excellent one doesn't mean that someone else has gotten as lucky as you. Overall, the Hondas are more reliable from one unit to the next, and that's just the way it is. Also, the Hondas have been around longer, and they are far more proven.
@@jimdent351 It is just in the brand name and price is overkill. We go camping with 5000 people every year and 60,000 every 4 years and everyone that has a Ryobi is more than happy with them.
@@colprincess8579 That's good to know. I am actually looking for a generator whose primary use will be for camping, and I was considering something in the 2000 watt range. I was thinking about the Wen as a unit to look at. Do you have any knowledge on those?
@@jimdent351 Not really, never seen one of those.