honda eu2000i
Looking at table on CW website it suggests that the 2000 can run everything except the AC. Does that mean it can run everything all at once or just come combination of all those things? To jump to t...
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ktmrfs wrote:
And the honda 2000 is NOT rated for 2000Watt output, but 2000VA. For resistive loads like a toaster, lights, absorption fridge 120V element etc. VA and WATTS are for all practical purposes the same.
Yes, the advertising says 2000W, easy for marketing to say, but not always the case, especially for RV use.
For loads like microwaves, converters etc. they are NOT the same. The VA draw can be as much as 30% or more higher than the Watts consumed. What that means is that the 1200Watt microwave may draw 1600-1800 VA pushing the limit on the honda if a few other things are turned on as well. (like the 300W from the fridge on electric).
Just something to keep in mind if the generator goes into overload and you think your well within the output spec's of the generator.
I'd like for you to explain your logic on this. VA is volts*amps which is watts. Yes, a microwave may have a rating of 1000 watts output and with losses require 13-1400 watts input, but what does that have to do with anything?
