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Posted: 6/29/2010 2:50:37 PM EDT

Just bit the bullet and finally bought an EU2000i. FYI Wise said they were on sale for $879.00 no tax/shipping. I will no longer sit through a hurricane season without power

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Any advice on must have accessories that you guys can recommend?

Thanks Paul

Posted: 6/29/2010 2:52:14 PM EDT

[#1]

get another and the kit that hooks them together

Posted: 6/29/2010 3:07:08 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
get another and the kit that hooks them together

Maybe one day but if my numbers are right it should run everything I need. Window ac (800) Tv/dvd (130) small fridge (300)

Posted: 6/29/2010 3:34:43 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:

Quoted:

get another and the kit that hooks them together

Maybe one day but if my numbers are right it should run everything I need. Window ac (800) Tv/dvd (130) small fridge (300)

I like the way that you think...

Posted: 6/29/2010 3:43:53 PM EDT

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Quoted:
Any advice on must have accessories that you guys can recommend?
Thanks Paul

Yeah, get a Kill-a-watt meter and wire it inline with the output before any branch points. You can use it to monitor you total load, voltage, & frequency - all in real time...

Posted: 6/29/2010 4:08:00 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Any advice on must have accessories that you guys can recommend?
Thanks Paul

Yeah, get a Kill-a-watt meter and wire it inline with the output before any branch points. You can use it to monitor you total load, voltage, & frequency - all in real time...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/314Xry08unL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Great idea thanks,,,

Posted: 6/29/2010 5:17:58 PM EDT

[#6]

Tag as I am about to order one.

Posted: 6/29/2010 5:30:01 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
get another and the kit that hooks them together

Maybe one day but if my numbers are right it should run everything I need. Window ac (800) Tv/dvd (130) small fridge (300)

I like the way that you think...

The essentials! I sat through Hurricane Rita for two weeks without power. Never again. I just talked the wife unit into buying a second unit so I will be buying the second tomorrow which will definately run everything we need and then some.

Posted: 6/29/2010 5:35:52 PM EDT

[#8]

I had (2) EU2000i gennys and the Reliance home parallel kit......had an electrician come put in a transfer switch for 8 or 9 circuits in my garage, and ran a plug to my back lanai.......those 2 gennys ran damn near everything in my home(fridge, wine cooler, lights in kitchen, 60in tv, living room fan, bed room fans and lights, and master bath lights....all on at sametime and the gennys pushed it all fine) .........if you want to power just the things mentioned your going to be MORE than ok...and still have power for other things

I also just ordered (2) Honda EU3000i Handis from wise........I have a sickness lol

Posted: 6/29/2010 5:49:54 PM EDT

[#9]

Does Wise also carry trifuel conversions? I didn't see them on their web site.

What's a good source for an EU2000i with the trifuel kit pre-installed?

Posted: 6/29/2010 6:07:06 PM EDT

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I had (2) EU2000i gennys and the Reliance home parallel kit......had an electrician come put in a transfer switch for 8 or 9 circuits in my garage, and ran a plug to my back lanai.......those 2 gennys ran damn near everything in my home(fridge, wine cooler, lights in kitchen, 60in tv, living room fan, bed room fans and lights, and master bath lights....all on at sametime and the gennys pushed it all fine) .........if you want to power just the things mentioned your going to be MORE than ok...and still have power for other things

I also just ordered (2) Honda EU3000i Handis from wise........I have a sickness lol

Thanks for the information. If you don't mind how much did you pay for the electrician to put in the transfer switch and were there any permits involved?

Posted: 6/29/2010 10:43:36 PM EDT

[#11]

ps:
no, it is not on upside down. think about it for a while...

ar-jedi

Posted: 6/30/2010 7:58:51 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Any advice on must have accessories that you guys can recommend?
Thanks Paul

Yeah, get a Kill-a-watt meter and wire it inline with the output before any branch points. You can use it to monitor you total load, voltage, & frequency - all in real time...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/314Xry08unL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Any idea how much load you can run through this thing? Meaning, is it safe to leave plugged in to the main extension cored from my generator so I monitor my draw?

Posted: 6/30/2010 8:06:02 PM EDT

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Any idea how much load you can run through this thing? Meaning, is it safe to leave plugged in to the main extension cored from my generator so I monitor my draw?

from the manufacturer's specification page:
http://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-CE.html

Specifications:  

Model: P4400

Operating Voltage: 115 VAC

Max Voltage: 125 VAC

Max Current: 15 A

Max Power: 1875 VA

Weight: 5 oz.

Dimensions: 5 1/8"H x 2 3/8 "W x 1 5/8 "D

so, the maximum current is 15A, which is the same as a typical household branch circuit (although some branch circuits are 20 A) and is the same as the maximum current available at a standard duplex receptacle (although some duplex receptacles have a single horizontal blade opening and are specified for up to 20 A).

the maximum power is 1875VA = 1875W = 125Vac X 15A.

EXAMPLE:
a Honda EU2000i can produce up to 2000W for short periods of time, and therefore the total power flowing through the Kill-a-Watt could exceed the specified1875W should you have a lot of loads plugged in at one time.

ar-jedi

Posted: 7/1/2010 9:49:18 AM EDT

[#14]

Get a spare spark plug and several spare quarts of oil . In a SHTF situation you don't know how long that thing might have run . 2 days, 2 weeks, 2 months , who knows .

Posted: 7/1/2010 10:47:35 AM EDT

[#15]

ar-jedi

So it will run backwards? Countdown timer?

Posted: 7/1/2010 10:00:28 PM EDT

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Get a spare spark plug and several spare quarts of oil . In a SHTF situation you don't know how long that thing might have run . 2 days, 2 weeks, 2 months , who knows .

and a few cans of starting fluid.

Posted: 7/3/2010 9:47:56 PM EDT

[#17]

This is definitely a tag, as mine is on the way.

Posted: 7/4/2010 6:13:12 AM EDT

[#18]

ar-jedi

My first 2000 was done this way, the new one I spent 25 for a mount and place the meter inside the genny..... cleaner setup, but it does cost a little more. Yes it only has 0.3 hours on it... like I said.. new.

Posted: 7/4/2010 9:54:43 AM EDT

[#19]

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ar-jedi

My first 2000 was done this way, the new one I spent 25 for a mount and place the meter inside the genny..... cleaner setup, but it does cost a little more. Yes it only has 0.3 hours on it... like I said.. new.

http://home.comcast.net/~utspoolup/genny1.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~utspoolup/genny2.JPG

Where'd you get that! I like that idea, and want to go that route.

Posted: 7/4/2010 12:06:35 PM EDT

[#20]

Ebay. Heard about the mount on some RV forum.... instantly liked the idea, http://cgi.ebay.com/tac-brac-Hour-Meter-Bracket-for-Honda-Generators_W0QQitemZ250510930206QQihZ015QQcategoryZ42907QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Posted: 7/4/2010 4:09:35 PM EDT

[#21]

Hey I just got a EU2000 and I cant make out the oi dipstick level,is it me or does the diagram look wacky?Im assuming you should fill it till you see the oil at the bottom of the threads oa is there a certain mark on the dipstick?thnxs

Posted: 7/4/2010 4:18:24 PM EDT

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Hey I just got a EU2000 and I cant make out the oi dipstick level,is it me or does the diagram look wacky?Im assuming you should fill it till you see the oil at the bottom of the threads oa is there a certain mark on the dipstick?thnxs

Look on page 82 of your Owners Manual. It states " Add enough oil to bring the oil level to the upper limit of the oil filler neck"

Hope this helps. Paul

Posted: 7/6/2010 5:39:59 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

ar-jedi

My first 2000 was done this way, the new one I spent 25 for a mount and place the meter inside the genny..... cleaner setup, but it does cost a little more. Yes it only has 0.3 hours on it... like I said.. new.

http://home.comcast.net/~utspoolup/genny1.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~utspoolup/genny2.JPG

Where did you get that meter?

Posted: 7/6/2010 7:00:45 AM EDT

[#24]

Its the one the wise sales sold me when I got the new genny. Picked up a few other items like theshop/ tech manual and DC charging cord.... it runs the genny as if the eco throttle is off, but the cable is so much smaller than a battery charger for the cars tool box, who cares if it uses a little extra fuel incase the battery dies when in the back country. There is always a honda out with one of us, usually 3 or more on the big group outtings, hence the manual since no one else had it and it was only 30 or so bucks.

Posted: 7/6/2010 8:32:53 AM EDT

[#25]

What did they charge for the meter? Did you buy the bracket from them or ebay?

Grove

Posted: 7/6/2010 9:21:34 AM EDT

[#26]

I need to find the price out on the EU3000is or the price of two EU2000i to run my RV with. Mostly for the A/C

Posted: 7/6/2010 9:25:17 AM EDT

[#27]

taggus maximus

Posted: 7/6/2010 3:30:04 PM EDT

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What did they charge for the meter? Did you buy the bracket from them or ebay?

Grove

Bracket from ebay from the link posted by me above, meter from wise, and price I cant remember, think it was 35 or 40. The bracket however will fit many of the time meters. The ebay listing describes it in further detail.

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