Honda EU3000is
Anyone know if the Honda EU3000is generator charges its own battery while running.
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It would be easy to find out using a multimeter.
The internal Honda Start Battery should read around 12.6-7VDC when fully charged and the Honda is not running...
Then start the Honda and measure the battery terminals again while the Honda is running. You should see a jump in DC Voltages up to around 13.6VDC or higher across the battery terminals when the Honda is running.
Lawn Mower motor chargers with start batteries do not last long as a general rule. I have to replace mine about every two years. I suspect the reason is the DC Charging voltage is not regulated and does not follow the required DC Charging voltages to properly charge the battery.
Intermittent charging of the batteries not obtaining the 90%-100% charge state will eventually ruin the battery...
Roy Ken
The internal Honda Start Battery should read around 12.6-7VDC when fully charged and the Honda is not running...
Then start the Honda and measure the battery terminals again while the Honda is running. You should see a jump in DC Voltages up to around 13.6VDC or higher across the battery terminals when the Honda is running.
Lawn Mower motor chargers with start batteries do not last long as a general rule. I have to replace mine about every two years. I suspect the reason is the DC Charging voltage is not regulated and does not follow the required DC Charging voltages to properly charge the battery.
Intermittent charging of the batteries not obtaining the 90%-100% charge state will eventually ruin the battery...
Roy Ken
