nwltruck
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Check into Kipor generators. There Chinese clones of Honda. All the parts are interchangeable and there half the price.
Where to get best price on Honda EU3000iS generator?
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ctbigman
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Just remember, where are you gonna get your internet deal repaired when it needs it?? Buy local even if it costs a few bucks more!
jenkinsph
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FWIW, Honda also makes a 3000w version with pull start very similar to the eu2000, it weighs about 77lbs IIRC. That would be a good compromise if portability is an issue.
I have the eu 2000w and the eu3000is and both are outstanding generators.:thumbsup:
i have 2 eu2000i's bought mine at mayberries in 03 for 800.00 each
They are a little louder than the 3000 but not double and thats only at full load like running a Rv ac I mostly use one at a time I have labeled mine 1 and 2 I alternate the primary use by the odd or even years.
Some friends have put their 3000 on a cart to be able to move it around works good
They are a little louder than the 3000 but not double and thats only at full load like running a Rv ac I mostly use one at a time I have labeled mine 1 and 2 I alternate the primary use by the odd or even years.
Some friends have put their 3000 on a cart to be able to move it around works good
jenkinsph
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Thought I would mention to those who haven't heard about this that you can add an auxillary fuel tank to all of these small Honda's for extended run capability.
You can use an outboard motor portable fuel tank and a mating connector fastened to a Honda fuel cap. By extending the vent to the portable tank it will draw fuel into the generators tank. You can still use the tank for the outboard too. This will also work for those using two generators and increases your runtime.
You can use an outboard motor portable fuel tank and a mating connector fastened to a Honda fuel cap. By extending the vent to the portable tank it will draw fuel into the generators tank. You can still use the tank for the outboard too. This will also work for those using two generators and increases your runtime.
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Use the Vent on the gen-set tank? Now there is a tip...
jenkinsph
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Buy an extra fuel cap for the Honda genset, then remove the vent and drill a hole to mount an outboard motor fuel connector and seal this to the cap. As you use fuel in the genset tank it will draw fuel in from the external tank which is vented. So in effect you are extending the vent to the external tank.
You can still use the original cap when not needing the larger external tank.
MessickFarmEqu
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We sold those for a few months, they are total trash. The rate of repairs was totally unacceptable. Northern/HF sell the same units under different names, I'd avoid all the varients as well.
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Okay jenkins, i read you, now mind you my boat fuel tank is on the hunting jeep too. So now have another use for it when not in the fishing boat..YAAAAAh!! the fuel won't go bad..Btw Ethanol is dying around here a bit...soon we may be back to str. gas,I HOPE..
thatguy
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if you google 'eu2000 auxiliary fuel tank' you will get a few DIY webpages.. I have a 6 gal tank and a DIY cap but my first attempt at converting the cap failed and version 2.0 hasnt really been tested..
Im feeling generous - here ya go.. eu2000 auxiliary fuel tank - Google Search
Mayberrys/Wise sell replacement caps ready to go (about $40) - there are also some on ebay
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