The Official unofficial CPE 2000i Generator Thread

[pritch272]

8/1/2010 edit: Thread renamed at the suggestion of the Professor.
Renamed from: Champion Inverter and Remote Gens Promo on CPE's web site)

3/22/2011 edit: Thread renamed ...
Renamed from: Official CPE 2000 Watt Inverter Generator Thread

3/23/2011 edit: Thread renamed at the suggestion of the Professor.
Renamed from: (Un)Official CPE 2000 Watt Inverter Generator Thread

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[professor95]

Good advice about keeping to the topic.

That is exactly why I keep stressing that the CPE2000i is what it is and not a Honda.

[-_dwh_-]

PrivatePilot wrote:
Guys, little be it for me to suggest how things work here, but I'd sure like to see this thread get back on the topic of the Champion 2000 inverter. It seems it's drifted off on several tangents (Converters, and competing models, amongst other things) and I keep coming back to read the responses after getting the email alert...only to find out that the content has little to nothing to do with the Champ.

Yes, you're absolutely right.

I should have sent the prof a private message instead, which only just now occurred to me. Duh.

My fault and my apologies.

[-_dwh_-]

pritch272 wrote:
Hope you have better luck with the ix2000 than the folks who posted the reviews over at Amazon....

Yea. We'll see. I think a lot of reviews were the 5793-0 model, and they told me they are sending a 5793-2. Dunno what the diff is.

Also, I think most people never bother to write a review if the thing works - they are more likely to pipe up if they have problems.

Not too worried, as they are giving a new 2 year warranty and I'll still have the Honeywell - which does still work fine even if hard to start - for a backup if the Generac does end up in the shop.

[PrivatePilot]

Guys, little be it for me to suggest how things work here, but I'd sure like to see this thread get back on the topic of the Champion 2000 inverter. It seems it's drifted off on several tangents (Converters, and competing models, amongst other things) and I keep coming back to read the responses after getting the email alert...only to find out that the content has little to nothing to do with the Champ.

[pritch272]

-=dwh=- wrote:
OFF-TOPIC

Professor,

I recall you saying you have a Generac inverter generator? Do you have any links to info about that?

The reason I ask, is that I'm on my 3rd Honeywell HW2000i (first two failed and were replaced under warranty). This unit works fine, but takes a lot of pulls to start it, so the rope is getting worn.

I called to find out about getting a replacement starter rope, and ended up at Generac! It seems that Northshore Power is out of the Honeywell generator business and by some corporate magic, Generac is now on the hook.

Anyway, there are no parts for Honeywell, so Generac is sending me a new ix2000 (5793-2) - with a new 2 year warranty - instead of fixing my Honeywell. They don't want the Honeywell back either.

So I need to read up on the Generac.

Hope you have better luck with the ix2000 than the folks who posted the reviews over at Amazon....

[Salvo]

Converters are one of the least understood electronics in the RV. Besides scoping the input ac voltage, you need to measure the battery charging current. If the converter is hardly charging, the ac waveform will look perfect. You really need a shunt or clamp on amp meter connected to the dc line.

The ac line mimics the dc line.

Also many WFCO converters have a history of not getting into boost mode. Check the dc voltage directly at the converter. If the voltage is below 14V then it's probably not in boost. No boost equals no big load on the ac.

Sal

MrRchitty wrote:
I am in contact with an electronics guy in my home town. He is going to take a look at my WFCO converter and then we are going to scope it with AC, Champion 46515 open synchronous gen and then on to the Champion 2000i.

Now, I saw the pics that were posted showing the wave form of a Champion open synch gen powering a 1500 watt heater and the wave form powering the WFCO.

Now, I am looking for pics of the waveform with PDCO converter powered by the Champion 2000i. All this before spending more money.

[-_dwh_-]

MrRchitty wrote:
I know you were asking professor for info on the generac, you can purchase a pull cord rope at most hardware or big box stores. Make sure it's for that purpose. Other types may stretch and or fail early.

Aye. You can also buy it by the foot from some lawnmower repair shops.

Originally they said they were going to send me the complete recoil assembly since they didn't have just the rope. Even better, since the recoil spring has gotten a bit squeaky as well.

Then they called me back today and said that no, there are no parts available and they are sending me a new ix2000 instead. Hence my sudden interest in Generac inverter generators - a freebie. 😄

[MrRchitty]

-=dwh=- wrote:
OFF-TOPIC

Professor,

I recall you saying you have a Generac inverter generator? Do you have any links to info about that?

The reason I ask, is that I'm on my 3rd Honeywell HW2000i (first two failed and were replaced under warranty). This unit works fine, but takes a lot of pulls to start it, so the rope is getting worn.

I called to find out about getting a replacement starter rope, and ended up at Generac! It seems that Northshore Power is out of the Honeywell generator business and by some corporate magic, Generac is now on the hook.

Anyway, there are no parts for Honeywell, so Generac is sending me a new ix2000 (5793-2) - with a new 2 year warranty - instead of fixing my Honeywell. They don't want the Honeywell back either.

So I need to read up on the Generac.

I know you were asking professor for info on the generac, you can purchase a pull cord rope at most hardware or big box stores. Make sure it's for that purpose. Other types may stretch and or fail early.

[-_dwh_-]

OFF-TOPIC

Professor,

I recall you saying you have a Generac inverter generator? Do you have any links to info about that?

The reason I ask, is that I'm on my 3rd Honeywell HW2000i (first two failed and were replaced under warranty). This unit works fine, but takes a lot of pulls to start it, so the rope is getting worn.

I called to find out about getting a replacement starter rope, and ended up at Generac! It seems that Northshore Power is out of the Honeywell generator business and by some corporate magic, Generac is now on the hook.

Anyway, there are no parts for Honeywell, so Generac is sending me a new ix2000 (5793-2) - with a new 2 year warranty - instead of fixing my Honeywell. They don't want the Honeywell back either.

So I need to read up on the Generac.

[MrRchitty]

I am in contact with an electronics guy in my home town. He is going to take a look at my WFCO converter and then we are going to scope it with AC, Champion 46515 open synchronous gen and then on to the Champion 2000i.

Now, I saw the pics that were posted showing the wave form of a Champion open synch gen powering a 1500 watt heater and the wave form powering the WFCO.

Now, I am looking for pics of the waveform with PDCO converter powered by the Champion 2000i. All this before spending more money.

[Old___Slow]

Pritch272,

Thanks to you for starting this thread. I followed you over here from another thread. I too, have the Champion 3000w as yourself and it has proved to be a great success. I too was interested in the Champion 2000i even before it came to market. When I checked your profile, I find you now have the ALLPOWER 2000i by Kipor. I think recently we have come to understand the Honda, Yahama and Kipor (and now the ALLPOWER 2000i ?) are of the same technology and different from the Champion 2000i. Seems Kipor has a licence from Honda for their copy. This is all very interesting stuff as I continue to be a possible buyer.

[pritch272]

johnjces wrote:
Jay,

I got the covers direct from CPE. I called a bunch of times over the winter and was told they are coming. Finally checked their website and under accessories saw they had them.

http://www.cpeauto.com/C90010.php

John

clicky

[Old___Slow]

orionpaxx wrote:
Hey john,

where did you get the covers? last i looked champion didn't have any listed...
i'd like to get something a little better then a trash bag as well...

my 2 gens are still going strong paralleled and powering a catering truck on the weekends.

Jay

Jay, I notice, with interest, from profiles both you and John have only posted to this thread. Have you used other brand gens with the catering truck? How does the Champion do with the mircowave? You have had some pretty cold weather up that way this winter, did this effect catering?

[johnjces]

Jay,

I got the covers direct from CPE. I called a bunch of times over the winter and was told they are coming. Finally checked their website and under accessories saw they had them.

http://www.cpeauto.com/C90010.php

John

[orionpaxx]

Hey john,

where did you get the covers? last i looked champion didn't have any listed...
i'd like to get something a little better then a trash bag as well...

my 2 gens are still going strong paralleled and powering a catering truck on the weekends.

Jay