Size of generator

[CJ Iceman]

I am looking to buy a generator for my fish house. I will be running lights, TV, dvd player, among other things off of it. Would a 2000 watt continour (3000 watt surge) be big enough? or should I go with a 3000 watt?

Also, Ive heard the rave about the Hondas, but they are expensive. Has anyone used a Briggs and Straton before and is it a reliable brand for generators?

Thanks for the help!

CJ

[sparkydm]

I have a Honda 2000 that I use for work and for ice fishing. I also have a coleman 2500 with a Briggs engine. The coleman doesn't get used much because it is very loud. The Honda would be your best bet because it puts out "clean" power. This is important for powering electronics. In the past I used cheapy generators on construction sites and they would ruin radios and battery chargers eventually. You don't have to get a Honda but make sure the one you get puts out clean power. Do some research, maybe look at the Yamaha for example.

[minnesotathorn]

i also have the honda 2000. started out with the cheaper very loud 3000 watt brand. it worked. used lots of gas. everyone near you will hate you but it will work. the 2000 watt runs a flat screen, 2 ceiling fans, on board charger, florescent lights, without even reving the engine. the coffee pot, micro, deep fat fryer will rev the engine but have yet to overload it. i have seen some other brands like yamaha & others that are probably as good for less money. i would save the 300.00 on the cheapie & buy the better brands. in the long run it will be cheaper to own a quality one.

[L_Cappo]

i bought a honda 2000 at the ice fishing show for $869 bucks.boy this thing pers like a kitten cant even hear outside the fish house.

[walleyeslayr]

200 watts is plenty. The only time my Honda 2000 goes to high is when I've got the toaster or pizza cooker going. I run the tv, ceiling fan, lights and on board charger on low.

[The_King48]

hey mnhunter... how much gas does that use.. I have a off brand gen and trying to compare to see how much better the Honda is....

[GBPackerNut]

My vote is on the Honda, I dont use one for fishing, but I have a EU2000i and a friend has the 1000W variant.

Both run great, quiet and very very fuel efficient.

[Hafnutz]

I have a Honda EU2000i. If I'm not mistaken it runs about 7 hrs. on a gal. of fuel. Super quiet and dependable. Nobody wants to hear one of them construction type generators banging away on an otherwise peaceful night.

[GBPackerNut]

Should have mentioned, with the eco-throttle turned on, my EU2000i will use just a hair over a gallon (Think like 1.1 to 1.2 gallons) in 12 hours when its 70 degrees out. when its cold it may use more fuel but I cannot say for sure.

[Mainehazmt]

I have the 1700 eu sold by John Deere I use it camping all the time where it will run all night sometimes in the day too (I like my TV directv coffee pot ect..) it sips the gas keeps batteries charged with no problem and runs all my toys and I have it on 100' 10 ga wire out in the woods and you have to strain to hear it it is my go to generator for 90% of my portable power use Ill dig out the big gen if I have a major power outage in the winter for the 220 option the new technology makes the inverter style gen the best thing going

For the record I have 4 gen sets 6300 large gen for major winter outages my welder generator a coleman 2500 and the john deere (If I spend a few days on the ice in the shack the john deere goes)

[The_King48]

wow only a gallon for 7hrs.. That is sweet. I wish I could get that out of the McCoullugh... Its not bad on gas but not near the Honda.. I have the eco switch too its a nice feature.. If anybody is gonna sell the Honda let me know.

[hibanks1]

the champion sold at fleet farm, is a chinese honda knock off..tested durable and 1/3 the price..