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Trying to get a idea hove long a Honda EU 3000is will run on a tank of gas whith a 15000 btu air conditioner running using about 14A, so a bit more than 50% load, I have a Magnum hybrid MSH 3000 for start up loads. 520A of battery's and 600W of solar Honda writes 7.2 H at rated load and 20 H at 1/4 load.  Thanks Frank.

donn0128 · Answer

What does the owners manual say?

old-biscuit · Answer

Per Honda*Fuel Tank Capacity 	3.4 gal.*Run Time per Tankful 	7.1 hrs. @ rated load, 20 hrs. @ 1/4 load *Rated Load 2.8kVA (2800W/23A)

sandia_man · Answer

Being a sizable load for the Honda 3000is, I would expect the longevity of a filled tank to be closer to the hours stated at near max rated load than the 1/4 load rating.  Hard to say for sure with the variables involved, maybe 10 hours give or take.  Our Onan consumes about 1/2 gallon and hour while our Champion 3100 inverter genny will power our 13.5K AC unit nearly 7 hours on it's 1.5 gallon tank.

bgum · Answer

8-9 hours based on experience.  It will be impacted by outside temp and inside temp and how much does the compressor on the AC run.

jaxdad · Answer

Load is based on whether the A/C is cycling or just running the blower. Typically the A/C won't be running non-stop unless you are in full sun on a hot day.

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