mikebake
02-22-2005, 09:49 PM
We endured a once-in-a-lifetime ice storm Jan 5/6th. 2-3 inches, massive tree and powerline damage. We were out for 7 days. I am a weather nut, played a hunch, bought a generator 3 days before the storm. Picked a nice cheaper Honda. Good unit, but loud like most of them. 3 days into the power outage I got all my money back and traded up to a discounted unit that is WAY nicer; quiet as hell, very smooth, MUCH better fuel economy, and amazingly clean by virtue of their inverter technology. Added the wheel kit and cover, and I'm a happy camper. We rescued/housed all kinds of neighbors for days during the outage, using judicious power distribution to not overload the unit. Temps got down to 5 above. We had up to 22 people hanging out here. Now I have a nice quiet unit for future live music/picnic/party/stage/mobile music float/whatever use.
I love stuff like this. Never could have endured the WAF griping, but after life going on like normal while the neighbors went through hell, she said it was the best thing I'd bought in awhile. Planning to try it out with one of my systems at some outdoor gatherings this summer.
The EU3000is maintains the impressive rating of 48 to58dB (less than that of common speech even at rated load), and it will run for up to 20 hours on a single tank of gas when used with the Eco-Throttle (http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/gensup.asp#EU3000is) feature. This impressive generator provides 3000 watts of power and weighs only 134lbs. The Honda Inverter Technology (http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/gensup.asp#EU3000is) makes this generator ideally suited for use with sensitive electronics (e.g., computer, fax, printer, telephone, stereo) because the generator produces a clean sine wave of energy that results in no surging. To prevent any possible damage to the unit, the Oil Alert will shut the unit off when the oil drops below a safe operating level. The available power is commonly used for the following typical electric devices:
• Full Size Micro Wave Ovens
• Larger Power Tools i.e. circular saw
• Resistive Load Kitchen Appliances (i.e. Coffee Maker, Toaster)
• Roof Top RV Air Conditioner
• Emergency Home Back up power where no 220 power is required
I love stuff like this. Never could have endured the WAF griping, but after life going on like normal while the neighbors went through hell, she said it was the best thing I'd bought in awhile. Planning to try it out with one of my systems at some outdoor gatherings this summer.
The EU3000is maintains the impressive rating of 48 to58dB (less than that of common speech even at rated load), and it will run for up to 20 hours on a single tank of gas when used with the Eco-Throttle (http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/gensup.asp#EU3000is) feature. This impressive generator provides 3000 watts of power and weighs only 134lbs. The Honda Inverter Technology (http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/gensup.asp#EU3000is) makes this generator ideally suited for use with sensitive electronics (e.g., computer, fax, printer, telephone, stereo) because the generator produces a clean sine wave of energy that results in no surging. To prevent any possible damage to the unit, the Oil Alert will shut the unit off when the oil drops below a safe operating level. The available power is commonly used for the following typical electric devices:
• Full Size Micro Wave Ovens
• Larger Power Tools i.e. circular saw
• Resistive Load Kitchen Appliances (i.e. Coffee Maker, Toaster)
• Roof Top RV Air Conditioner
• Emergency Home Back up power where no 220 power is required