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EU-1000I
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Inverter Generator
Advantages
What are the benefits
of an inverter generator?
High quality power output
The precision of Honda's
inverter
technology ensures its
power is closer to "line power" more than any other generator design.
Our inverter generators produce power that is as reliable as the power
you get from your outlets at home.
Lighter, smaller size
Honda engineers use inverter technology to integrate parts from the
engine and the generator. For example, the alternator on our EU1000i,
EU2000i, and EU3000iS is combined with the engine flywheel.
This allows inverter generators to be smaller and lighter weight than
traditional models.
High fuel efficiency
Eco-Throttle™ allows the generator's engine to automatically
adjust the engine speed to produce only the power needed for the
application in use.
Traditional generators have to run at 3600 RPM to produce 60 hertz
(cycle) electricity. But generators with Eco-Throttle can run at much
slower RPMs while maintaining frequency and power for the requested
load.
Because the engine does not have to run at full speed constantly, Eco-
Throttle reduces fuel consumption by up to 40%. It also helps to reduce
exhaust emissions .
Quiet operation
Honda's inverter generators are substantially quieter than traditional
models. See our decibel chart
to get a good idea of the difference.
Eco-Throttle also reduces the noise level on our inverter generators.
Because the engine is not running at full speed constantly, it is much
quieter.
Special sound dampening materials and quiet Honda engines also help to
make our inverter generators incredibly quiet.
Parallel capability
EU1000i, EU2000i,
EU3000
Handi, and EU3000is
generators can be
paired with another identically sized unit to double your power
capacity. Parallel capability allows you to use two smaller, lighter
generators to do the work of a much larger generator - without
sacrificing portability.
Double your power with Parallel Capability
Parallel capability is an additional benefit of inverter
technology.
Using a special cable or kit, you can link two EU1000i, two
EU2000i, two EU3000 Handi, or two EU3000is generators together to get
as much as double the output. (Please note: you can only parallel two
identical units together.)
This gives you extra power when you need it, without having
to trade up for a larger, heavier generator. You get more power without
sacrificing portability.
Honda also offers a special Companion version of the popular
EU2000i with a built-in 30-amp receptacle. This model is designed
specifically for parallel operation with another EU2000i. It's also
perfect for RV and use with a transfer switch, where a 30A outlet might
be preferable.
Parallel Options
Honda offers several kits and cables as optional accessories.
Model
Options
2 EU1000i
Parallel Cords
2 EU2000i
Parallel Kit (recommended) or Parallel Cords
1 EU2000i and 1 EU2000i Companion
Parallel Cords
2 EU3000 Handi
Parallel Kit or Parallel Cords
2 EU3000is
Parallel Kit or Parallel Cords
Parallel cords allow
the user to obtain the full power of both units, limited by the
capacity of an individual outlet. Parallel cords are available
for the
EU1000i, EU2000i, EU3000 Handi, and EU3000i.
If you have 2 regular EU2000i, 2
EU3000 Handi, or 2 EU3000is, consider
a parallel kit. The parallel kits include a built in 30A outlet
(EU2000) or 50A outlet (EU3000), which is capable of providing the
combined full power from both generators. Although the kit is more
expensive than the parallel cords, it offers you more power from a
single outlet.
If you have a regular EU2000i and the
Companion model, you only need a
parallel cord. You will be able to use the 30A outlet on the Companion
to draw the full combined power of the two units.
How does the inverter
work?
Honda 's inverter technology takes the raw power produced by the
generator and uses a special microprocessor to condition it through a
multi-step process.
First, the generator's alternator produces high voltage multiphase AC
power. The AC power is then converted to DC. Finally the DC power is
converted back to AC by the inverter. The inverter also smoothes and
cleans the power to make it high quality. A special microprocessor
controls the entire process, as well as the speed of the engine.
Honda uses only high quality inverters in our generators, which produce
stable, consistent power.
The end result? Clean enough power to run even the most sensitive
electronic equipment.
Nothing has been quite so exciting in the generator
manufacturing business as the new Honda inverter generators. Honda inverter
generators give you all of the power that you need in a generator, with maximum
fuel efficiency, light weight, and surprisingly quiet performance. Add to this
Honda’s reputation for excellent quality, and these new generators are great
news.
Regular gas generators are fine for running certain
electrical appliances, such as lights and televisions. However, for more
sensitive equipment such as computers, they are usually not sufficient.
Computers, printers, and other sensitive electrical equipment need a constant,
even electrical signal in order to work properly. The electricity generated
from regular gas generators can tend to fluctuate; not a problem for lights,
televisions, or coffee pots, but a possible disaster for more sensitive equipment.
The Honda inverter generator is the solution to this problem. Using inverter
technology,
Honda has created a generator that contains a
microprocessor that regulates the flow of electricity from the generator,
mimicking the flow that would come from a regular household outlet. This
regulated flow of electricity makes it perfectly safe for anyone to run a
computer or printer using a Honda inverter generator, without worrying about
fluctuations causing a crash in the equipment.
Another benefit of using inverter technology is that Honda inverter generators
need only be about half the size and weight of conventional generators, though
they have every bit as much power. The alternator is built right into the Honda
inverter generator, making it much more compact and light, and giving it
exceptional portability. The fuel efficiency of the Honda inverter generator is
unsurpassed; one small thirty-pound model can run up to eight hours on a single
tank of gas, and a larger forty-six pound model can run up to fifteen hours on
one single tank. As far as noise level, the Honda inverter generators run so
softly that most people would not even notice that they were in use.
Though the Honda inverter generator is extremely efficient, you still want to
choose the right model for your needs. Even though Honda inverter generators
are smaller and lighter than their conventional counterparts, there are still
different sizes from which to choose. The standard rule does apply with Honda
inverter generators: the larger the model, the more work it will do. When
shopping for a Honda inverter generator, keep in mind the tasks that you will
need it to perform, and buy accordingly. The salespeople and technicians at
Honda should be able to help you find the Honda inverter generator that suits
your purposes.
Parallel capability is an additional benefit of inverter
technology.
