Amazon has a deal on the Honda EU2200i generator offering it for $1,049.00, a $100 drop from the list price of $1,149.00. While Amazon is not offering 2-day shipping on this deal, shipping is free.
EU2200i Overview
The Honda EU2200i 2000 generator is a lightweight inverter generator. At about 47 lbs., you (or you and a friend) can easily carry this generator wherever it needs to go. A sturdy and ergonomic handle provides a helpful boost as well.
Inverter technology provides smooth and efficient power to a variety of home appliances. The EU2200i has enough brute power to keep all your meat in a large freezer frozen, and is steady enough to operate computers and more delicate appliances. Through a process of converting and refining energy before passing from generator to appliance, inverter technology has been able to surpass conventional generators at every checkpoint.
What does the EU2200i power?
To keep it brief, the EU2200i can power just about anything in your home. To get more specific, the more powerful appliances you can power are air conditioners, microwave ovens, TV’s, and incandescent lights. On the smaller end, you can run a hair dryer, blender and portable fan.
While you might not be able to power every single appliance at once, you can run several of them at a time. Even a large TV will only take up about 200 watts of power. The likelihood of you having 11 televisions that need to be powered is pretty low, but the ability to so is nice to have in your back pocket. As you might have guessed, you can power quite a bit with the EU2200i.
The most valuable thing around your home you can power has to be a garage door. When the power goes out and your only car is stuck inside, you need the ability to get it out. Whether you just want to enjoy it, or it’s the only way you can get to the store for vital supplies, you should be able to get your car out.
Fueling and runtime
Not having to run to the generator to refuel is always more desirable than the alternative. With the EU2200i, a single tank will last at minimum 3 hours, topping out at 8 hours. As you might have guessed, the variance is caused by how heavily you use the generator.
If you’re looking to extend the life of a single tank even longer, you can set up an extended fuel tank. This is an aftermarket setup, but can safely allow you to increase fuel capacity. For those that want to sleep through the night, or set it and forget it, this is a great option.
Oil does not come with the generator and must be purchased separately. From empty to full, the generator will take about half a quart. Thankfully, Honda offers their own brand of motor oil and given their worldwide presence, it’s pretty easy to find.
Starting the generator
Some people are intimidated when they see a machine started by a pull cord, rather than the turn of a key, and understandably so. Honda makes it easy with an advanced mechanical decompressor system. While some machines make you pull with every bit of strength you have, the EU2200i can be started by anyone.
Honda EU2200i Generator Operation by Honda via YouTube
For when you need a little more power
What happens when you need a little (or a lot) more power? No, the answer isn’t that you have to start from scratch. Honda has included parallel capabilities on their EU2200i model. This means you can connect two of the same generators together to team up and power bigger, or more appliances and other machines.
In taking advantage of the EU2200i’s parallel capability, you can double your power without having to buy a generator at double the price. While you will have to purchase a second generator to take full advantage of this feature, you will have the power needed for every situation. Besides another EU2200i, this generator parallels with EU200iK1/T1 models.
Specifications (from Honda)
- Full model name—EU2200ITA
- Engine—Honda GXR120
- Displacement—121cc
- AC Output—120V 2200W max. (18.3A), 1800W rated (15A)
- Receptacles—20A 125V Duplex
- DC Output—12V, 100W (8.3A)
- Starting System—Recoil
- Fuel Tank Capacity—.95 gal
- Run Time per Tankful—3.2hr @ rated load 8.1 hrs @ 1/4 load
- Dimensions— (L x W x H) 20.0″ x 11.4″ x 16.7″
- Noise Level—57 dB(A) @ rated load 48 dB(A) @ 1/4 load
- Dry Weight—46.5 lb.
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