BFL13 wrote:
First suspect is the use of the extension cord(s). I found they increase the "load" as seen by the "source".
Only if the measurement is at the far end of the cord. I doubt that the wire itself could lose so much power, but throw in a high resistance connection or two, and maybe there's a significant unintended heater thrown into the mix. Good catch on this.
Mexicowanderer wrote:
Personally I have never seen an Asian product that will live up to it's boasting. ("5,000 watts as measured at the shores of the Dead Sea"
I could agree with this for the majority of the products, with the eu3000i being one of several exceptions. Unlike the eu2000i, it has a beefier than barely necessary engine that wouldn't be anywhere close to its limits at the Dead Sea. I don't own one but believe this to be true based on specs and owner reports.
