Low CO portable generator

[Dave M.]

I really would like to have a Honda 2000i, but I think it would be soon obsolete. I am hoping that Honda will come out with a low CO model. I think there are Federal standards pushing in that direction.

If anyone has any 'inside' knowledge of whether the portable EG manufacturers are headed that direction, I sure would like to know. At present, I am waiting to buy a low CO model.

 

[shrike]

how bout this............ :grin:

 

[Dave M.]

I don't think that could pass California emissions. The air leaving is just as dirty as the air entering. :smt021

 

[RiverRat]

:smt038 :smt038 :smt038 :lol:

 

[Nehalennia II]

I really would like to have a Honda 2000i, but I think it would be soon obsolete. I am hoping that Honda will come out with a low CO model. I think there are Federal standards pushing in that direction.

If anyone has any 'inside' knowledge of whether the portable EG manufacturers are headed that direction, I sure would like to know. At present, I am waiting to buy a low CO model.

I think this is the right one. It's just not portable
Koehler Low CO Generators
But, See Will a 2000i gen fit in the 280DA Stern storage?
for the reasons why the portable option may not be that safe. I found the Koehler seem to be a good size/quiet and moreover Safe. Now if I do add a genny, I'll need to find the extra $$$. We've boated for all my life without one, so It may be a couple large batts and a decent Inverter......Dave as you know you may need Air Cond more on the East side, I can' t imagine needing it around here.

 

[Dave M.]

Todd, without A/C, I don't see why you would want a genny. Unless you take special precautions to load it up when you run it, and especially when you break it in, you will be abusing it with too light a load. Plus I just can't see firing up a generator just to use the MW or a portable vacuum.

I like the system I have with a couple of reservations. First, mine is modified sine wave, which in reality is nothing like a sine wave. I would like a true sine wave inverter. A Porter-Cable, for instance, does not like to run on modified sine wave. Also, the square wave edges of the modified sine wave make an audible buzzing sound that I can hear. I don't care for that.

Secondly, my inverter has a charger built in. I would prefer the two functions to be separate; but maybe only if I put it in my fifth wheel, not the boat. In the fifth wheel, I would like to be charging the batteries with a small Honda 1000eu while carrying a 2000 wall A/C load. The duty cycle of the A/C would let the generator keep up with the load well enough.

 

[Nehalennia II]

Todd, without A/C, I don't see why you would want a genny........

No, I agree. Since we're not used to anything more that an extension cord, a battery charger, and spliter for running the DVD Player and the "Rope Lights" for under the canvas lighting right now......we can't imagine a fridge, stove and M/W oven; but since we'll have them I just want to make sure we can use them. :thumbsup: