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Generator Safety Tips

Never use a generator indoors or in an attached garage.A portable generator is an internal combustion engine that exhausts a deadly gas called carbon monoxide or CO. CO is odorless and colorless, and you can be overcome if the generator is indoors.Be sure to place the generator outside where exhaust fumes will not enter into [...]

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Best 2KVA Inverter Generator - Honda EU20i vs Yamaha EF2000iS

Fuel Efficiency: The Honda EU20i can run up to 4 hours at full load and a impressive 15 hours at 1/4 load (with eco throttle mode on), while the Yamaha EF2000iS can run up to 4.2 hours on a full load and 10.5 hours at a 1/4 load (with eco throttle mode on). Both the [...]

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Generator Power Factor & Calculating Rated Power

Kilovolt-Ampere (KVA) is a term for rating electrical devices. Many generator manufactures quote a ‘power factor’ which can range from 0.8 to 1.0. Power Factor is a unit of measurement to calculate the useable power of a generator. With all Honda and Yamaha Inverter Generators, they have a power factor of 1, which means [...]

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Honda EU20i Inverter Generator Review

Pros:Very good price when on saleVery QuietHigh fuel efficiencyReliable brand backed by good warranty, and spare partsCons:A tad pricier than other models2000W might not be enough for someWhen buying an inverter generator, it is imperative that you get the best quality for your budget as the choice is very wide with all sorts of good [...]

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The Best Quiet Generators For Camping

There are lots of choices on the market today when it comes to generators for camping, but there are only a few that we can qualify as the best generators for camping. With all the different choices and options you have to consider which one is best for you? Having a camping generator with you [...]

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Our Recommended Electric Start Petrol Generator Models

Best Electric Start Generator for camping / caravanning / motorhomes, or small home back up applications: Honda EU30ISWhen it comes to recreational and small home back up generators, the Honda EU30iS is our most popular model. The Honda EU30iS is an electric start generator with a long range fuel tank and great fuel efficiency. This inverter [...]

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The Difference In Generator Technologies

Auto Voltage Regulator (AVR)A AVR controlled generator is designed to consistently control voltage. The AVR keeps the output voltage more constant, regardless of the load, This means no spikes or brownouts. AVR or Automatic Voltage Regulation type of generator is ideal for use when power is required for more sensitive equipment and when the [...]

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No Matter What Size or Use - There is a Honda Generator For You

Planning a Caravanning/Camping trip?If you're looking for a quiet, reliable portable inverter generator, then Honda have a wide range of of generators that will suit and camping trip. Starting with Honda's EU10i model which only weighs 13 kgs, making it the lightest generator in their range. Up from that is the popular Honda EU22i, which [...]

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What Size Generator Do I Need?

You will have to work the amount of watts that the tools / appliances you’ll be running use, and remember that with some appliances or tools the number wattage that is listed on the appliance is not an exact representation of the amount that it takes to run it. For instance, a 900w microwave simply [...]

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Honda Generator Parallel Operation - Double Your Power

Parallel operation gives you the ability to link two Honda generators together using a special parallel cable kit to get as much as double the power output. This gives you extra power when you need it, without having to trade up for a larger, heavier generator. You get more power without sacrificing portability.Double your power [...]

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The All New Honda EU22i Inverter Generator

For over 15 years, campsites around Australia have always looked the same... Camping chairs, sleeping bags and Honda’s EU20i Inverter Generator. The World’s Best Selling Leisure Generator. The Honda EU20i was the perfect sized generator for campers who wanted to take advantage of what nature has to offer in the comfort and style they enjoy. [...]

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Choosing the Right Generator

If you're looking for a generator, choosing the right generator is very important. Depending on how you will use your generator, there are different categories to meet your needs. This can include recreation, home standby and construction. The right generator size is the one that is correctly matched to power all the tools / appliances [...]

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