BENEFITS OF HONDA EU1000i AND EU2000i GENERATORS |
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For reliability and long life, Honda EU generators require proper ventilation and should be placed only on clean, dry, level surfaces. Tripod LENTRY Frames provide that surface, keeping dirt and debris from being sucked in and preventing damage to the cooling and electrical systems. Adding LENTRY “Legs” means you can set your Honda generator up ANYWHERE, in the snow, sand, mud, water, wherever you need. (Please click here for LENTRY benefits.)
LENTRY Systems incorporate tried and true Honda EU-series Generators because of their many Advantages. Click on the links below to jump further down the page, or CLICK HERE for a flyer (pdf file) regarding these generators. |
Above: Partially extended LENTRY unit, with light mounted on the side for easy access to computer-safe power outlets.
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Inverter Technology
Honda boasts a sine wave equal to or better than the current from your household power. Computers and power-sensitive testing equipment require what is referred to as “clean power.” Clean power is electrical current that is consistent and has a stable sine wave or signal. If the lights or other basic appliances in your home were being powered by a generator and there was a fluctuation in the AC power, you’d probably see the lights dim and then return to full brightness. No problem! However, if your computer was being powered by a generator and the voltage fluctuated, chances are the computer would shut down!
In order to overcome this problem, Honda engineers developed a revolutionary form of inverter technology. This process takes the raw power produced by the generator and passes it through a special microprocessor that provides ultra-clean power that boasts a sine wave equal to or better than the current from your household AC wall outlet.
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Lightweight and Compact
Honda’s unique inverter technology also dramatically reduces the size and weight of the generator. This reduction is possible due to the Honda EU-series generators having the alternators built into the engines themselves, eliminating the need for bulky (and heavy) independent alternators.
EU1000i and EU2000i generators weigh 33 and 54 pounds, respectively, including fuel and oil. Click here for LENTRY Specs.
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Quiet Operation
Honda’s original two-tiered noise dampening system and Eco-Throttle™ ensure quiet operation. EU Series generators operate at 49 to 59 dB (roughly the noise level in a private office!). This makes them ideal for camping, supplemental RV power and any other activities that require quiet operation.
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Oil Alert®
Both Honda generators are equipped with a safety system that shuts the engine down if oil reaches an unsafe operating level. This helps prevent engine damage from overheating due to lack of oil.
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Low Fuel Consumption
The high-efficiency inverter and Eco-Throttle™ system, standard on EU1000i and EU2000i models, allow these generators to consume 20-40% less fuel than conventional generators which must continuously operate at 3600 RPMs to produce 60 cycle 120 volt power. The Eco-Throttle system incorporates a load-dependent speed control-type governor that offers excellent fuel economy by automatically adjusting engine speed to the optimum level, given the usage load. This not only reduces fuel consumption and operating noise in the normal usage range, but it also keeps exhaust emissions to levels that clear even the strictest CARB and EPA emission standards.
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Parallel Operation and D/C Charging
Inverter technology allows two like EU series generators to be linked in parallel, using an optional Honda Parallel Cable, to double the available power. Both generators also charge automotive batteries using an optional cable (pictured below). |
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Spark Arrester
Both the EU1000i and EU2000i Honda generators are equipped with United States Department of Agriculture qualified spark arresters to help prevent fires and meet National Park operation requirements. |
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