Sold the Honda 2000i and got a 2200i , now I can run the AC

[marcsbigfoot20b]

So even with the Micro Air I could not start my 13.5K Duo Therm Brisk Air (18 years old) when the temps were above 90 in Phoenix (1400 ft). This was even Eco turned off. Sold the EU2000i last week and ordered a EU2200i.

Broke it in last night then tried the AC in the trailer at 95 degrees. Fired right up like nothing.....tried in Eco mode, fired right up!!

I have to say the 2200i seems to be a way more capable generator then the 2000i. During break in I threw some good loads at it including a 1250 watt hair dryer and a box heater 1500 Watts at the same time (2750 watts) and it cranked up like it had a turbo mode.
Did notice however in the trailer killawatt was reading 128 volts at no load.....seemed a bit high.

[SoundGuy]

Oasisbob wrote:
So Honda now makes an EU 2200? Probley phase out the 2000.

Not "probably" - the EU2000i was discontinued with the introduction of the EU2200i earlier this year and remaining unsold EU2000i gensets have been discounted.

[road-runner]

Honda inverter generators normally output about 128 volts with no load, and are pulled down to about 120 at their rated continuous load.

[Oasisbob]

So Honda now makes an EU 2200? Probley phase out the 2000. Glad it is working for you. Good info. Thanks

[Lynnmor]

marcsbigfoot20b27 wrote:


Broke it in last night then tried the AC in the trailer at 95 degrees. During break in I threw some good loads at it including a 1250 watt hair dryer and a box heater 1500 Watts at the same time (2750 watts).

So what is the break in procedure, I see nothing in the manual? Typically it is a good idea to run new equipment gently for a period of time.

[SoundGuy]

marcsbigfoot20b27 wrote:
Did notice however in the trailer killawatt was reading 128 volts at no load.....seemed a bit high.

5% over 120 vac is 126 vac so your reading is slightly high. Being a consumer product your P3's calibration won't be exact either so I personally wouldn't give this any thought at all. As one who has previously owned 2 different EU2000i gensets the new EU2200i is definitely what I'd purchase if I were in the market again. :B