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40-50 pound 2 stroke generator question
Since my post of yesterday, I've looked at the spec's. of my "older" model EX1000, which has .8 gallons fuel capacity and weighs (more than I thought) 57 lbs with 3.8 hr. run time. It has a stamped metal casing. It originally cost about $400.00. It has been very reliable. I also have a EZ2500 model that weighs 81 lbs.
From the link posted is says the 2000W has a 28.6 weight. The 1000W has about the same weight.
I realize the 2000W has twice the output. I've found the 1000W has a number of good uses as I stated. I use my 2500W for bigger jobs but wish it was atleast a 3500W for 1/2HP applications (1/2Hp sump pump+1/2HP air compressor). I don't know about the need for a unit between but if it weighs the same, has the same run time, and approximate same cost, I'd go with the 2000W. What about noise level differences?
The plastic case should be OK as long as you don't drop it or misuse it like I have. In another post, I've voiced my displeasure with plastic stuff. Sometimes you have to just go with what is offered. I think Yamaha also makes a small, quiet unit.
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The reason Honda EU "i" series is of interest is because we have a software company and one of our products is PowerClaim property estimating software and since we are not that far from Reelfoot Lake I know we could see a big earthquake some day or other weather related concern. In the event of an earthquake, etc our need to be up and running 24/7 becomes even more critical because we would have so many users out in field at the same time. When we build our own location in about 3 years we will go with a complete back-up generation system. A couple of these light units can be kept off-site as we keep the second phone system off-site but every 30 days we exchange the two phone systems.
We also have the small battery backup power sources but they are only good for minutes.
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The Honda eu series is in high demand it seems. While I have found some on ebay they have been going very close to the price of new one's. For the $$ vs. pounds I too like the eu2000i and two cost less than the eu3000i which weighs 134 pounds but is electric start. The eu2000i is 46 pounds each and two can be put together with cables to get 4000 watts surge/3200 cont. which makes them very portable. The eu1000i is very nice at 29 pounds but max out at 8 amps limiting its use with powertools but would be nice for work lights and battery charger use.
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I think EU2000i is 52lb shipping weight. don't know the price, likes close to $1000 i think.
I saw another Pramac EG2800 T-Handle Generator with Honda GC160 Engine(5HP) 2520W/ 2800W, only $485.00/60lb. But only on the Homedepot website, not local store. See the link below. Just wondering what things you could do with 2520W. can it support a 8 gallons air compressor, or a 6000GPH field water pump? Thanks,
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I have a Honda EZ2500 generator that will not always start my 2 1/2 gallon-2 HP compressor. How many HP does your 8 gallon compressor have?
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This one (see the link): 2.5 HP
I used it installed my 700sf hardwood floor and 13 stairs. Not bad.But looks 2500W does not work on it.
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40-50 pound 2 stroke generator question
kangaroo31
The thing about generators and electric motors is getting past the start up requirements. Some motors like fan and compressor motors require 2 to 3 times the running amps. It would probably start that 8 gallon 2 1/2 HP air compressor if you ran the pressure down enough. As far as it starting the compressor at the cut in pressure, I doubt it very seriously.
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Thanks, Billy. I will stop thinking use a generator to do these things. Just use a 5HP gasoline motor pump is much easer. When I have a barn with power line, air compressor should be fine.
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yooperpete:
Find one 1000w gas generator in local NWL(National Wholesale Liquidators), only $99.98. Just curious how many times it can use. Any this kind store close?
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Kangaroo,
If you're looking for a portable generator, I don't believe you'll find a better deal than you'll find at Proxibid auctions.
Proxibid offers auctions dealing with this sort of equipment all the time......nearly every day. Find an auction close to you, then bid on one of these generators from the comfort of your own home.
Just do a search for "Generator" at Proxibid.com
You'll find hundreds of them. And the prices are more than reasonable for NEW equipment, still packed in the original factory box.
See the link below.........
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