Portable Generators

[Smallmouth]

I need to buy a generator for my fishhouse on Mille Lacs, house is 10x20.

I was told a 2000 watt Honda generator would suit my needs and is pretty quiet. Any suggestions would be great, thanks in advance !!

[MNmikew]

Can't go wrong with the Honda EU2000i. Very quiet.

[PierBridge]

Bingo...

Honda EU2000i - Super quiet generator with 2000 Watts at Maximum output. 46.3 lbs. with Eco-Throttle & Optional Parallel Operation Connection Cable and 12V battery charging capabilities. Can operate up to 15 hours on 1 gallon of gasoline!

You'll be very happy with a Honda EU 2000...

[Jeremy airjer W]

These guys nailed it. Remeber this is a smaller generator so if your planing on running alot of accessories/luxuries you may want to consider going to a 3000. Either way you won't be dissapointed with a honda. It will probaly outlast your ice house.

Do a search for appliance wattage rating. Add up all the wattages for all the electrical devices you plan on using. Then you know for sure what you need.

Also I think the eu2000 is rated for 2000 watts peak. the sustained wattage is lower.

The other thing to remeber is not all generators put out the same a/c voltage. Hondas have the cleaniest/most accurate output which is ideal for more sophisticated electronics (pc, tv, dvd players, etc.) I've been told that there output is better than the current coming into your home.

[cold one sd]

Thhere are all kinds for sale on hsolist. I bought a 1,000 watt for 122.50 less shipping and it works very well. I bought a 2cycle so I don't have to worry about oil changes on the ice. there are hundreds of them on hsolist.

[PierBridge]

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Thhere are all kinds for sale on

hsolist

. I bought a 1,000 watt for 122.50 less shipping and it works very well. I bought a 2cycle so I don't have to worry about oil changes on the ice. there are hundreds of them on

hsolist

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How much did you pay for the EU1000?

[cold one sd]

I didn't buy a honda. The eu1000 an hsolist are going new for about 500 dollars and up. This one is a 2 cycle and weighs abour 43 lbs it is quiet and works very well.

[little kid]

cold one sd - - out of curiosity, which unit did you buy?

[cold one sd]

The brand name on mine is Launtop. They are made in China of course, but it seems to be a good unit. Sportsmans Guide sells the same thing for about $219.00 plus shipping. I think the same generator gets imported under a bunch of different names. I had it down to the local Honda repair shop and the mechanics seemed to think it is a real nice unit. I wanted a 2 cycle engine so I wouldn't need to change oil. I use Amzoil Saber Professional 100/1 mix in it so it doesn't smoke. I think this generator is also sold under the Buffalo Tools name.

[Captain Ken]

unless you plan to go oiut once or twice, wherein the cost of a honda would not be justified, I would buy a Honda EU series. Calculate your power needs based on what you will be running. Amps X voltage = watts. After you use your genrator as a sole power source for a while, you get real good at finsing those little power plates on things. the EU 1000 gives you about 900 watts constant, the 2000 I believe is right around 1800 watts for constant. HAs a nifty hook up for 12 volt charging too. QUIET. Keep oil changed good and check the level once a day (they don't have a hige oil sump, but it will shut off if the oil gets low). Keep fuel fresh and dry adn you should be AOK.

[cold one sd]

Every thing in my ice house works on 12 volt dc. I have 9 twelve volt batteries in it. I mostly use my generator to make drip coffee in the morning and a very occasional battery charge. I guess if I wanted everything in my icehouse that I have in my home, I also have a 6,000 watt Generac. Whoops, the heater uses propane and isn't forced air. Two processor cooling fans on the ceiling take care of that. But I expect to rough it a little.