Switching from 2000W to 2200W Honda generators. Are they compatible?
In 2018, Honda replaced the popular EU2000i (2000-watt) super-quiet series inverter generator with a more powerful model, the EU2200i (2200-watt). All Lentry® Light System models which previously consisted of a Honda EU2000i generator now feature the new Honda EU2200i (or the international equivalent, such as the Honda EU22i).
Many Lentry Light Systems may still be shown in images with 2000-watt generators, but they now come with 2200W generators. The upgrade affects every Lentry Light model with a model number that begins with "2".
The table below compares the differences between the previous Honda EU2000i and new Honda EU2200i specifications.
| EU2200i (New!) | EU2000i (No longer made) | |
| AC Output | 1800W (15A) rated 2200W (18.3A) max 120V |
1600W (13.3A) rated 2000W (16.7A) max 120V |
| Engine | Honda GXR120 | Honda GX100 |
| Displacement | 121 cc | 98.5 cc |
| DC Output | 12V, 100W (8.3A) | 12V, 96W (8A) |
| Receptacles | 20A 125V Duplex | 20A 125V Duplex |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.95 gal (3.8 qt) | 0.95 gal (3.8 qt) |
| Run Time on One Tank of Fuel | 3.2 hrs @ rated load 8.1 hrs @ 1/4 load |
3.4 hrs @ rated load 8.1 hrs @ 1/4 load |
| Noise Level | 57 dB @ rated load 48 dB @ 1/4 load |
59 dB @ rated load 53 dB @ 1/4 load |
| Warranty | 3 years, commercial and residential | 3 years, commercial and residential |
Is my EU2000i generator compatible with the new EU2200i generator?
Since the switch from Honda's 2000-watt generator to the more powerful 2200-watt generator, we've been asked this question a few times.
The answer is maybe.
Customer's existing EU2000i generators will be compatible with the new EU2200i generators in some cases. It depends on the serial number of your generator.
Please see notice PCI54866.2018.02 from American Honda Motor Co., and read carefully the paragraph about Generator Compatibility.
Please note, Ventry Solutions does not sell Honda generators by themselves. We are the original equipment manufacturer of All-Terrain Portable Lentry Power & Light Systems of which Honda EU1000i and EU2200i generators are a component. Our lighting systems also retrofit to customer's existing Honda EU1000i, EU2000i, and EU2200i generators, as well as their international equivalents (EU10i, EU20i, EU22i...).
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