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kimmo

Jan 1, 1970
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bought a 2 or 3 year old honda inverter generator model em7000is last weekend.

it has 5 hours on the LCD panel and looks brand new and runs (new battery) like new,
very quiet under load

tested it for about 30 minutes with a 5500w load and it responded nicely to different
demands

the owner had stored it for 2 years in a non-ventilated storage facility but it had
brand new looking oil and the fuel system was empty when I went to look at it.

what should I do as far as maintenance to it?
would like to keep it for a couple years in case of power outages, storms, etc

the spark plug looks brand new (appears to match the 5 hours on control panel) and
there is not a nick or dent or rust in the body

should any of the rubber parts, hoses, etc be routinely replaced? I don't plan to
store it with fuel but would prefer to not have to run it every month if I can just
keep it stored with no-fuel and stick a cover on it and store inside garage.
 
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vaughn

Jan 1, 1970
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kimmo said:
should any of the rubber parts, hoses, etc be routinely replaced? I don't plan
to store it with fuel but would prefer to not have to run it every month if I
can just keep it stored with no-fuel and stick a cover on it and store inside
garage.

Read the manual. Honda usually includes very specific long-term storage
instructions. On the EU-2000 you drain the tank & carb bowl, add a tablespoon
of oil through the sparkplug hole, turn the engine to distribute the oil, then
re-install the plug and turn the engine until you just start to feel compression
(both valves are closed). If you did not get a user manual with the unit, they
are available for free download through the Honda site.

Vaughn
 
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kimmo

Jan 1, 1970
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instructions. On the EU-2000 you drain the tank & carb bowl, add a tablespoon of
oil through the sparkplug hole, turn the engine to distribute the oil, then
re-install the plug and turn the engine until you just start to feel compression
(both valves are closed).

thanks for the info and no, didn't get a manual but will look for one.

any additional info you can post on the above steps, ie. just how is the engine
turned?
since the plug is off for this procedure, am assuming there is a way to crank with a
tool?

does this (my plan to store it) cause any issues such as "..it should be run at least
once every 6 months.." or any other general rules of thumb?
 
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Josepi

Jan 1, 1970
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Much easier to start the EU2000i ands then turn it on it's side until it
smokes. The oil reservoir drains tight through the carb.



Read the manual. Honda usually includes very specific long-term storage
instructions. On the EU-2000 you drain the tank & carb bowl, add a
tablespoon
of oil through the sparkplug hole, turn the engine to distribute the oil,
then
re-install the plug and turn the engine until you just start to feel
compression
(both valves are closed). If you did not get a user manual with the unit,
they
are available for free download through the Honda site.

Vaughn
 
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vaughn

Jan 1, 1970
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Good post! Listen to Jim!
During Katrina (I had no generator but one neighbor and a cousin did),
and they kind of gloated at the rest of us for a few days, UNTIL they
ran out of gasoline, and were in same boat as we were. My cousin had
to drive to Alabama to find gasoline and was paying an arm and a leg
for a few gallons
..
This is the most important lesson you can learn about standby power. Fuel is
hard to find and expensive following any wide-area disaster. A generator is
usless without fuel.
I have lived through MANY hurricanes since the big
one in 1947 and Betsy and Camille and Andrew and Ike and many more,
and the NG has never gone down, but electricity, phone, cell phones,
water, sewage
and you name it has.

This mirrors my experience. The NG system in my area has survived every
hurrican so far. Still, I keep a few 100# bottles of propane for my standby
generator. You never know...

If you don't have natural gas available, do the math on your fuel
consumption/fuel storage and make a plan. (Buying new fuel for the first couple
of weeks after the storm should not be part of your plan). Hint: With frugal
use, an EU2000 or similar will keep your refrigerator cold and deliver a few
other comforts on 2 gallons a day. For 2 weeks of use, that is only six
5-gallon cans of gas. Your typical Home-Depo generator will probably only run
about 40 hours on that same 6 cans of fuel.
Spend the few extra dollars if you have NG feed.

If you are lucky enough to have it available, NG is indeed your best bet.
I was dumb enough to ride it out and suffered plenty for not having
any electricity and having filthy standing water full of disease all
over the place. I now have a small solar system and 3 kw Honda
generator that will probably keep me alive next time.

I do much the same
and bought a small
12V fan to at least have a mini breeze blowing, and 12V CFL lighting

Yep, me too.
Don't forget your water supply, stock up PLENTY before the storm
hits,

Best bet is to put your trash cans in your tub or shower, line with yard-size
trash bags, fill with water. I also have a hand pump to draw toilet flushing
water, but that's just me.
and a portable toilet will be necessary if electricity is out

Not at my house. Septic tanks don't need electricity. You can always flush
with a bucket.
I'm trying to figure out how to convert
a ceiling fan or two to 12volts, as that would be a lifesaver too.

They make 12 volt ceiling fans (expensive). I have found that ceiling fans run
just fine from a cheap inverter. OK, they buzz a little.


Vaughn
 
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