Honda 2000 generator

Bumpyroad wrote:

jauguston wrote:
Bedlam,

If you do a little research you will find the generator watt maximum output is reduced by about 20% when using propane fuel due to its lower energy content. This is the same for any gas engine converted to propane fuel.

which is another reason that I would get the 2400 for a few hundred more. and since you aren't going to take it on a hike, the extra pounds would not be a show stopper, IMHO.
bumpy

Thanks. I wasn't sure if the limitation of the generator was the windings or the engine. It appears that maximum engine power is matched close to output.

jauguston wrote:
Bedlam,

If you do a little research you will find the generator watt maximum output is reduced by about 20% when using propane fuel due to its lower energy content. This is the same for any gas engine converted to propane fuel.

which is another reason that I would get the 2400 for a few hundred more. and since you aren't going to take it on a hike, the extra pounds would not be a show stopper, IMHO.
bumpy

Bedlam,

If you do a little research you will find the generator watt maximum output is reduced by about 20% when using propane fuel due to its lower energy content. This is the same for any gas engine converted to propane fuel.

abslayer wrote:

kerry4951 wrote:
If I spend the money I want one that I know will run my 11,000 BTU AC unit. I feel that the Yamaha 2400 Hybrid is up for that task, so I guess I would have to put up with the larger physical size and weight.

My Honda EU2000i runs my 11,000 BTU AC unit just fine.
In fact with a test run it ran my 11,000 BTU AC unit for 6.5 hours on one small tank of gas in Honda before stopping , got to like that:)

Thanks abslayer for that info. I would never of guessed that since Ive read so much from others that a Honda 2000 is OK for the Polar 9500 units but thats about it.

Ramp Digger wrote:
When purchasing my new Honda 2000,I ask the sales person about a propane conversion for it.His reply was that honda does not offer them and does not suggest using them.Also doing so would void the warranty. Just saying.
Ramp

Honda says a lot of things that are influenced by CYA. Like, you can't parallel more than two generators together (untrue). Like, you can't parallel two generators of different sizes together (untrue). Like, you can't parallel two different brands of generators together (untrue).

They also "forbid" extended run tanks, or aftermarket parallel kits that actually let you use the full output of two eu2000i's.

If you're willing to look past Honda's myopic paranoid predatory protectionist butt-concealment policies, these generators are even more amazing and capable than even Honda claims. So what if it voids the warranty? If a Honda survives the first couple of hours of operation, it's in it for the long haul.

LPG burns cleaner than gasoline - There is less exhaust odor and the oil is visibly cleaner when changing it out. I'm not sure if running LPG will downgrade the capacity of your generator or simply use a larger quantity of fuel for the same amount of output wattage since there is less energy stored in LPG.

jauguston wrote:
The propane conversions for generators require high pressure propane.

Flyfisherman128 wrote:
Tapping the high pressure line is the only way to go. Everything has a regulator.

Wrong & wrong ! ! !
The demand regulators used for the propane conversions are intended for use with low pressure propane or natural gas… the maximum inlet pressure is 13.8" w.c.
-Mark

kerry4951 wrote:
If I spend the money I want one that I know will run my 11,000 BTU AC unit. I feel that the Yamaha 2400 Hybrid is up for that task, so I guess I would have to put up with the larger physical size and weight.

My Honda EU2000i runs my 11,000 BTU AC unit just fine.
In fact with a test run it ran my 11,000 BTU AC unit for 6.5 hours on one small tank of gas in Honda before stopping , got to like that:)

Tapping the high pressure line is the only way to go. Everything has a regulator.

If I spend the money I want one that I know will run my 11,000 BTU AC unit. I feel that the Yamaha 2400 Hybrid is up for that task, so I guess I would have to put up with the larger physical size and weight.