Do any of you have experience with generators?

I am purchasing a cabin out in the woods and it has no power. I was thinking about getting a gas generator for powering a few things.

A power saw for doing some work on it.
Small water pump for a shower
A light or two and maybe a TV.

None of this stuff will need to run at the same time other than needing a light for when I take a shower.

I already have a wood stove and a small propane heater that I can use to heat it.

I was looking at one of these. Honda EU2000I because its quiet and portable and I can take it with me when I leave. I am not sure if 2000 watts will be enough though.

I don't know how much power you need.


If you only need 2000 watts,  I think the honda EU2000I  would be the best option.  

Feed me taco bell and I'll genereate a shit-load of gas for your cabin.

Honda is your best bet.


For more info than you can shake a stick at, go post your question in the Survival Forum.

survival forum is probably your best place to ask this.

Go look at the Pep Boys Chi-com Honda clone generators. Cost is $320.00 and down depending on size. They are said to be as quiet as the Honda's plus at that price, they are somewhat disposable.

M4-AK

Found some great info in the survival forum.

I will check out the clones.

Thanks.

I bought an EU2000 post Katrina/pre Wilma.  I hooked it up to the house after jumping both phases and turning off the "main" and all the 220v circuits. (I'm an electrician)  We ran about 10 hours or more a day for more than a week. Ran a fullsize side-by-side frig/freezer and it made ice. Ran a hotplate. Ran lights in the house.  Ran ceiling fans. No hot water ... the EU2000 is only 120 volt. Before next hurricane season, I'll finish the outdoor shower and maybe have a spare 120v element for the small garage water heater. The Honda IS quiet. It is NOT silent, but a 30 foot cord and putting the genset behind the garage made it close.  Speedway Sales; $869 delivered.   Stay safe

Get the Honda. Quality costs more, but when the Chinese copy craps out when you really need it, it will suck.