Don’t choke it that long. It is on the verge of dying in a flooded state that is hard to start. You run the risk of fouling a plug too where it gets so much unburnt fuel on it that it cannot spark correctly. When starting after it runs for a few seconds, start immediately backing the choke off smoothly. As long as it keeps running you are good.
Very sensible set-up. I laugh when I see folks mulling over generators in the 9500 watt range for home back-up. I don't think they have any concept of how much fuel they'll need on hand to run a machine that size. I have two EU2200i's, Companion and standard, along with a Reliance 6-circuit transfer switch, and I couldn't be more satisfied. We can run one or both, depending on our needs. We don't need to power absolutely everything in the house during a temporary outage; we're not that spoiled.
I just want to stay warm, and keep my food from spoiling 😅. An occasional short term power outage is somewhat fun, nice to have a break from all those electronic distractions. I like your setup, it also gives you some redundancy if one generator fails, you could still run one and some extension cords…
@@daedalus9042 True, however I wouldn't need any extension cords. If I was running the model you have, I'd use my 5-20 male/L14-30 female adapter, and plug it right into my transfer switch. So either of them work equally well independently.
Live in new england and own both the little honda and a 12,000 unbranded......the EU2200 is great but not what you need for 3 days in a blizzard. Great for camping tho. 👍👍👍🤣
We have the same setup here in south central Alaska. A week ago we had hurricane strength winds and negative ambient temperatures. 10K people without electricity but I was able to keep our boiler, circulation pumps, refrigeration units and some lights going while our neighbors were in the dark and cold. A plumbed fuel whole house generator would be really nice but I'm happy with the cost versus performance of our little Hondas.
I couldn't use the same option, but wanted to get generator power without having to run an extension cord through a window during winter. Electrician installed a 15 amp inlet on outdoor wall, and used the thicker electrical wire to connect it to an outlet he installed on the other side of the wall. 2000 w generator runs power through inlet and outlet powers refrigerator, Internet, and a few essentials. Two extension cords are used indoors, but windows can stay closed.
Bottom line, if you have an efficient fridge, and LED lights you can stay comfortable, for less. I have this same kit, and so grateful for the options it allows. Do note, this kit is only 4, 120v circuits. It is not designed to power a standard home with a heat pump and well pump and electric dryer with water heater and oven going. What it does allow for, is the safe distribution of power to four critical circuits. For me, that's the bathroom, the fridge, master bedroom, and living space. My use case is for both long and short outages. I live on the Gulf and hurricanes threaten us every year. This allows me to power those four circuits with a window unit in the master bedroom for way less gas than my large unit, designed for the whole house (7kwatt). The larger unit goes through about a gallon of non-ethanol an hour, the EU2200i will use less than half of that. with a 14 day outage, that adds up significantly. Additionally, we have a battery bank/solar generator and we can connect that to power the 4 circuits if we lose power due to a thunderstorm or whatever, we just plug it in from the outlet on the battery bank into the transfer switch. It's safe to use indoors and we stay dry. Move to the little gas generator when the battery is low or after the rain moves through. It's just nice to have the options to keep the lights on and the fridge cool.
I have a nice generac 8k that does my whole house perfectly The issue I had was my new heating system won’t work with my gen because it requires True Sine wave power so what I did was what this gentleman did was had my electrician install a separate box transfer switch and bought this same unit Now I have heat in winter and I use it just to power that only My main unit does rest of the house These Hondas are top quality and hold their value, especially these small inverter type and even 10 years from now if you sold it you would get good money for it
Don’t forget to keep some extra motor oil and a spark plug on hand. Your going on need it if you keep running that generator with the choke on for that long. After it starts turn the choke off. No need to leave it on for that long.
Good tip to keep an extra spark plug on hand. Already have oil on hand. I was going off the manual which states to move close it after it warms up. You shut yours off immediately after starting?
@@daedalus9042 turn the choke of IMMEDIATLY after it starts. When its bogging down its because the choke is dumping fuel into the engine, that it doesn't need. So yes, as soon as it starts, you immediately turn the choke off. IF its really really cold you can move the choke lever to half choke after it starts, but that is probably not needed for your climate.
Agreed. Some folks always want to go cheap. I view it as insurance. You pay for it, and sometimes you never need it, but when you do, it's nice to have the best.
Interesting. Tankless water heater. Hmmm got it! I have a truck camper and boondock a lot. Have this same generator. Propane powers my stove, fridge, and water heater in my camper. Pretty sweet. Thank you for this, i'll do this too.
I have the easy generator switch hooked up for just my furnace that’s pretty much the most important thing I would want during a winter power outage, I use Generac inverter generator works like a charm
I had a recall on one of my Eu2200i's.I serviced it myself.Water can get inside the invertor and short out the module inside..You can order a rubber water deflector available from honda.It goes on top of the module inside.You also have to put non conductive electrical grease on the connectors inside the generator.They will do this at the dealer for the recall.Check the serial number on your generator to see if its an earlier model in the recall.In fact the Eu2200i has also been recalled for a fault leaking gas shutoff valve.
Nice, Spirit gas station in Ballard has ethanol free gas but I just buy Costco gas and add stabilizer. I moved from Ballard to Shoreline in 2015 and the grid here is way worse even though we are on Seattle City Light. I started with an EU2000i but ended up getting another one to parallel since my wife and kids can't seem to figure out (no matter how many times I tell them) you cannot run a 1500W electric kettle, 500W coffee maker, and 1800W microwave off a 2000W generator at the same time... I back feed a 240V breaker jumped to both sides with an interlock so I can power all my house minus any 240V appliances. I love the quietness and fuel economy of the small Hondas, but am considering a 6KW 240VAC split phase inverter charger to feed the house during outages and having the Hondas charge the inverter batteries,
@@daedalus9042 Correct all 240V breakers need to be turned off other than the one you feed with the generator. It's also HIGHLY recommend that you install an interlock if you go this route so you don't back feed the line and potentially electrocute someone. I usually flip off all the breakers and flip them on one at a time while listening to the generators to make sure there's no crazy loads being applied. I have a 120V 15A air compressor that the generators hate so I always unplug it.
Ethanol will still plug your carb and corrode stuff with stabilizer. If I have to use it I use mmo in the fuel. 1 Oz per 5 gallons. 2 stroke oil works too,1/2 once per gallon.
@@totallyrandomstuffandrevie9609 ive had that happen to my carb,even with the stabil.Ive found storing fuel in the metal safety cans extends the life of the gas alot.I can go 2 years on the storage in a 5 gallon safety can.It wont allow air to get in.Thats the trick.
Sea foam keeps gas fresh for 3 years in a metal safety can, has a cork seal and a spring closed lid, I have 10 of them ready to go June 1st, and if we do use them in 3 years, I use the gas in our trucks….
Choke sticker is misleading. Opening the choke, “off” the lever points to the word “choke”. It Should say on / off. The arrow isn’t enough although I admire it’s brevity.
This video took me through a lot of highs and lows, what a ride! First i was like: this is way too west coast for me. Then I was like: naw look at all those rifle cases, he's cool! And then I saw that pump handle and I said out loud, "What the fuck is that?"
How do you prevent power going out the input line from your main panel and potentially injuring a power line worker? I thought there needs to be an interlock switch on the main panel? Thank You.
The switches within the transfer switch cuts off the power out to the panel when you switch it over to generator power. This negates the need for an interlock. All up to code and recently signed off by the inspector 🙂
@@daedalus9042 Thanks! So the Transfer box takes the wiring from the devices it will power via the generator and only when power from street is off? I need to see a visual of that because was not entirely clear. Thank you for sharing and replying!
It’s pretty straight forward. It’s been a couple months, but from what I remember you just wire in neutral and ground to the main breaker, then run the labeled wires for each breaker in the transfer switch to the breaker you’re moving to the transfer switch. If you’re familiar with general residential wiring it’s a 30-45 min job. Search on UA-cam for ProTran Transfer Switch install, you’ll find lots of helpful videos from the company that makes them.
Nothing bad happens. When you become aware that utility power has been restored, simply flip the switches on the transfer switch back to "line", then turn your generator off.
The Honda eu2200i runs for 9 hours on less than a gallon of gas. It's not difficult to refuel it every 9 hours which also allows the generator to cool down that makes it last longer
Useless if you don't keep at least a canister of gas full at all times. In an outage you won't be able to buy gas because the pumps are electric. As far as ethanol-free gasoline buy Shell Premium. I like the setup at your fusebox, however there is a model where you have the genny plugged into a socket outside with the rest of the breakers inside the house.
I keep 5 gallons on hand, the stuff I had was getting stale so I put it in my truck and topped off my van with fresh gas. This transfer switch supports capping off the built in plug and running an external plug, which you can mount outside.
OMG! TURN OFF THE CHOKE! YOUR KILLING YOUR ENGINE! The extra fuel is washing down the cylinder and eating the rings. Your diluting the oil and shorting its life, not to mention your going to foul the spark plug.
That was covered already, so he knows. But that’s maybe the best learning moment of this video for the author as a result of the comments he learned how to use, or not use, a choke.
@@daedalus9042 that’s good. 5 gallons is 1 and 2/3 days light load in echo. For any real disasters, I would plan on keeping 10 gallons on hand at all times, so you have 3 days. Then keep extra empty containers to fill up before going into a real storm.
@@NETWizzJbirk No it is not better to run that generator nonstop. It is much better to allow it to rest fro 30 minutes and cool down. It's not difficult to refuse it every 9 hours. There is no reason to run it constantly
Wait! is this satire? How are you going to run an entire house with 1800 W? Not everything at once that's for sure. But feel free to enlighten me in case I'm missing something
I did read the manual. It says the opposite of what you’re saying. Maybe you should read it? “If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.”
Stop the info nonsense and get to it... And if you're going to spill gas, do it on the grass. And when you're starting, pull it with a hands over position on the cord, pulling level so you're not pulling up and abraiding (rubbing) the cord.
@@daedalus9042didn't give a thumbs down because I didn't want to be that big of a dick. A little bit of a dick, maybe. So yeah, I guess I'm giving a youngster some grief. Look at my other comments about maintaining the cord on the pull.
Don’t choke it that long. It is on the verge of dying in a flooded state that is hard to start. You run the risk of fouling a plug too where it gets so much unburnt fuel on it that it cannot spark correctly. When starting after it runs for a few seconds, start immediately backing the choke off smoothly. As long as it keeps running you are good.
Good advice
Very sensible set-up. I laugh when I see folks mulling over generators in the 9500 watt range for home back-up. I don't think they have any concept of how much fuel they'll need on hand to run a machine that size. I have two EU2200i's, Companion and standard, along with a Reliance 6-circuit transfer switch, and I couldn't be more satisfied. We can run one or both, depending on our needs. We don't need to power absolutely everything in the house during a temporary outage; we're not that spoiled.
I just want to stay warm, and keep my food from spoiling 😅. An occasional short term power outage is somewhat fun, nice to have a break from all those electronic distractions.
I like your setup, it also gives you some redundancy if one generator fails, you could still run one and some extension cords…
@@daedalus9042 True, however I wouldn't need any extension cords. If I was running the model you have, I'd use my 5-20 male/L14-30 female adapter, and plug it right into my transfer switch. So either of them work equally well independently.
Live in new england and own both the little honda and a 12,000 unbranded......the EU2200 is great but not what you need for 3 days in a blizzard. Great for camping tho. 👍👍👍🤣
We have the same setup here in south central Alaska. A week ago we had hurricane strength winds and negative ambient temperatures. 10K people without electricity but I was able to keep our boiler, circulation pumps, refrigeration units and some lights going while our neighbors were in the dark and cold. A plumbed fuel whole house generator would be really nice but I'm happy with the cost versus performance of our little Hondas.
Exactly,I use my Eu2200i's for only basic power.I also have a wen 9500 which I will use to power the hot water heater only.
Love to see peeps being prepared for a situation.
I couldn't use the same option, but wanted to get generator power without having to run an extension cord through a window during winter. Electrician installed a 15 amp inlet on outdoor wall, and used the thicker electrical wire to connect it to an outlet he installed on the other side of the wall. 2000 w generator runs power through inlet and outlet powers refrigerator, Internet, and a few essentials. Two extension cords are used indoors, but windows can stay closed.
I use the window with a towel to block the cold air lol
Bottom line, if you have an efficient fridge, and LED lights you can stay comfortable, for less. I have this same kit, and so grateful for the options it allows. Do note, this kit is only 4, 120v circuits. It is not designed to power a standard home with a heat pump and well pump and electric dryer with water heater and oven going. What it does allow for, is the safe distribution of power to four critical circuits. For me, that's the bathroom, the fridge, master bedroom, and living space.
My use case is for both long and short outages. I live on the Gulf and hurricanes threaten us every year. This allows me to power those four circuits with a window unit in the master bedroom for way less gas than my large unit, designed for the whole house (7kwatt). The larger unit goes through about a gallon of non-ethanol an hour, the EU2200i will use less than half of that. with a 14 day outage, that adds up significantly.
Additionally, we have a battery bank/solar generator and we can connect that to power the 4 circuits if we lose power due to a thunderstorm or whatever, we just plug it in from the outlet on the battery bank into the transfer switch. It's safe to use indoors and we stay dry. Move to the little gas generator when the battery is low or after the rain moves through. It's just nice to have the options to keep the lights on and the fridge cool.
I have a nice generac 8k that does my whole house perfectly
The issue I had was my new heating system won’t work with my gen because it requires True Sine wave power so what I did was what this gentleman did was had my electrician install a separate box transfer switch and bought this same unit
Now I have heat in winter and I use it just to power that only
My main unit does rest of the house
These Hondas are top quality and hold their value, especially these small inverter type and even 10 years from now if you sold it you would get good money for it
Don’t forget to keep some extra motor oil and a spark plug on hand. Your going on need it if you keep running that generator with the choke on for that long. After it starts turn the choke off. No need to leave it on for that long.
Good tip to keep an extra spark plug on hand. Already have oil on hand.
I was going off the manual which states to move close it after it warms up. You shut yours off immediately after starting?
@@daedalus9042 I count to 5 then turn the choke off and let it run for a minute or two with the eco throttle off before I plug any load into it. A
@@daedalus9042 turn the choke of IMMEDIATLY after it starts. When its bogging down its because the choke is dumping fuel into the engine, that it doesn't need. So yes, as soon as it starts, you immediately turn the choke off. IF its really really cold you can move the choke lever to half choke after it starts, but that is probably not needed for your climate.
@@daedalus9042 Choke just uses more fuel than air. It's a rich setting for starting. You can keep it on for a few seconds and then shut it off.
I have 2 of these genny's and that's all I'd ever need. They are expensive but worth every penny.
Agreed. Some folks always want to go cheap. I view it as insurance. You pay for it, and sometimes you never need it, but when you do, it's nice to have the best.
Interesting. Tankless water heater. Hmmm got it! I have a truck camper and boondock a lot. Have this same generator. Propane powers my stove, fridge, and water heater in my camper. Pretty sweet. Thank you for this, i'll do this too.
I have the easy generator switch hooked up for just my furnace that’s pretty much the most important thing I would want during a winter power outage, I use Generac inverter generator works like a charm
Similar thinking here. As long as we can stay warm that’s good enough for me.
I had a recall on one of my Eu2200i's.I serviced it myself.Water can get inside the invertor and short out the module inside..You can order a rubber water deflector available from honda.It goes on top of the module inside.You also have to put non conductive electrical grease on the connectors inside the generator.They will do this at the dealer for the recall.Check the serial number on your generator to see if its an earlier model in the recall.In fact the Eu2200i has also been recalled for a fault leaking gas shutoff valve.
I used the same setup and it's perfect for our needs. Great video!
Nice, Spirit gas station in Ballard has ethanol free gas but I just buy Costco gas and add stabilizer. I moved from Ballard to Shoreline in 2015 and the grid here is way worse even though we are on Seattle City Light. I started with an EU2000i but ended up getting another one to parallel since my wife and kids can't seem to figure out (no matter how many times I tell them) you cannot run a 1500W electric kettle, 500W coffee maker, and 1800W microwave off a 2000W generator at the same time... I back feed a 240V breaker jumped to both sides with an interlock so I can power all my house minus any 240V appliances. I love the quietness and fuel economy of the small Hondas, but am considering a 6KW 240VAC split phase inverter charger to feed the house during outages and having the Hondas charge the inverter batteries,
Thanks for the gas tip! That's a nice setup you have. Do you just shut off the 240V breakers before switching over to generator?
@@daedalus9042 Correct all 240V breakers need to be turned off other than the one you feed with the generator. It's also HIGHLY recommend that you install an interlock if you go this route so you don't back feed the line and potentially electrocute someone.
I usually flip off all the breakers and flip them on one at a time while listening to the generators to make sure there's no crazy loads being applied. I have a 120V 15A air compressor that the generators hate so I always unplug it.
Ethanol will still plug your carb and corrode stuff with stabilizer. If I have to use it I use mmo in the fuel. 1 Oz per 5 gallons. 2 stroke oil works too,1/2 once per gallon.
@@totallyrandomstuffandrevie9609 ive had that happen to my carb,even with the stabil.Ive found storing fuel in the metal safety cans extends the life of the gas alot.I can go 2 years on the storage in a 5 gallon safety can.It wont allow air to get in.Thats the trick.
Great setup. I've got the same genny and want to do this for my home too. 👍
Dude I love your other video where you are singing along to Taylor swift.
Hands down my fave
You only have choke a few seconds ,
Use high octane gas with stabilizer in all your small engines .
Remove the CHOKE Holy Molly !
Remove ?????? it wont work withoutone
@@elcompamartinez2647 you don’t need a Choke for 30 minutes!!! Holy 🐮.
Sea foam keeps gas fresh for 3 years in a metal safety can, has a cork seal and a spring closed lid, I have 10 of them ready to go June 1st, and if we do use them in 3 years, I use the gas in our trucks….
Stay Safe out there.
Thanks! Lots of power outages in the region, but we lucked out.
Turn the choke off as soon as it’s started. That poor generator.
Choke sticker is misleading. Opening the choke, “off” the lever points to the word “choke”. It Should say on / off. The arrow isn’t enough although I admire it’s brevity.
Steven, do you have a video showing the installation to the brake box? I would like to do the same in home! Thanks
This video took me through a lot of highs and lows, what a ride! First i was like: this is way too west coast for me. Then I was like: naw look at all those rifle cases, he's cool! And then I saw that pump handle and I said out loud, "What the fuck is that?"
Thanks brother. Did you do that transfer switch on your own? How much did that cost?
At the 7:00 mark I'm thought I had a leak in my house or my water cooler let go but it was your aquarium.
😅 probably should have turned off the pump for the video
@@daedalus9042 I thougt someone was takin a pee🥴
Did u have to use a neutral ground bonding plug on your generator?
Check out Wavian gas cans, you can get an old school spout for them that doesn't have all the safety non sense.
They are too heavy
How do you prevent power going out the input line from your main panel and potentially injuring a power line worker? I thought there needs to be an interlock switch on the main panel? Thank You.
The switches within the transfer switch cuts off the power out to the panel when you switch it over to generator power. This negates the need for an interlock. All up to code and recently signed off by the inspector 🙂
@@daedalus9042 Thanks! So the Transfer box takes the wiring from the devices it will power via the generator and only when power from street is off? I need to see a visual of that because was not entirely clear. Thank you for sharing and replying!
Hi! I live in Anchorage and am just okay w/ electric. The rest of it I can build. Can you explain how you installed the transfer switch? Thanks!
It’s pretty straight forward. It’s been a couple months, but from what I remember you just wire in neutral and ground to the main breaker, then run the labeled wires for each breaker in the transfer switch to the breaker you’re moving to the transfer switch. If you’re familiar with general residential wiring it’s a 30-45 min job.
Search on UA-cam for ProTran Transfer Switch install, you’ll find lots of helpful videos from the company that makes them.
Did the manual say to shutoff the breakers on the transfer switch when using line/grid power?
It shouldn’t make a difference
Do you have a link to that transfer switch?
In the description
Are you saying this generator will run all of that ?
Thanks for sharing. What happens if power comes back on and the generator is running on power transfer switch box?
Nothing bad happens. When you become aware that utility power has been restored, simply flip the switches on the transfer switch back to "line", then turn your generator off.
Thx again. You gave me an option as opposed to install a natural gas generator
It's 2 oz for 5 gals
What octane do you use with your stabil
he opened his oil cap right above a power out let
It’s disconnected.
You should consider getting a expansion fual tank kit for this unit. Its a must! From a fellow Vargas.😂
The Honda eu2200i runs for 9 hours on less than a gallon of gas. It's not difficult to refuel it every 9 hours which also allows the generator to cool down that makes it last longer
You need a grounded neutral to run a modern furnace.
Useless if you don't keep at least a canister of gas full at all times. In an outage you won't be able to buy gas because the pumps are electric. As far as ethanol-free gasoline buy Shell Premium. I like the setup at your fusebox, however there is a model where you have the genny plugged into a socket outside with the rest of the breakers inside the house.
I keep 5 gallons on hand, the stuff I had was getting stale so I put it in my truck and topped off my van with fresh gas.
This transfer switch supports capping off the built in plug and running an external plug, which you can mount outside.
OMG! TURN OFF THE CHOKE! YOUR KILLING YOUR ENGINE!
The extra fuel is washing down the cylinder and eating the rings. Your diluting the oil and shorting its life, not to mention your going to foul the spark plug.
That was covered already, so he knows. But that’s maybe the best learning moment of this video for the author as a result of the comments he learned how to use, or not use, a choke.
Try a funnel
Skip to 6:50
Dude at least keep gasoline on hand.
I do. Rotate 5 gallons every 2-3 months.
@@daedalus9042 that’s good. 5 gallons is 1 and 2/3 days light load in echo. For any real disasters, I would plan on keeping 10 gallons on hand at all times, so you have 3 days. Then keep extra empty containers to fill up before going into a real storm.
@@NETWizzJbirk no need to run the generator non stop during outage.
@@chuckyl3978 true but an EU2200i uses like three gallons a day, so it’s more convenient to get an external tank and just leave it running.
@@NETWizzJbirk No it is not better to run that generator nonstop. It is much better to allow it to rest fro 30 minutes and cool down. It's not difficult to refuse it every 9 hours. There is no reason to run it constantly
Wait! is this satire? How are you going to run an entire house with 1800 W? Not everything at once that's for sure. But feel free to enlighten me in case I'm missing something
I’m the video I talk about how this primarily for powering my furnace, fridge, and some lights. 1800 is enough for that in my case.
Turn the choke off immediately after it starts, all your doing is fowling the spark plug. READ the manual mate.
I did read the manual. It says the opposite of what you’re saying. Maybe you should read it?
“If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.”
Stop the info nonsense and get to it... And if you're going to spill gas, do it on the grass. And when you're starting, pull it with a hands over position on the cord, pulling level so you're not pulling up and abraiding (rubbing) the cord.
Your generation, so entitled
@@daedalus9042didn't give a thumbs down because I didn't want to be that big of a dick. A little bit of a dick, maybe. So yeah, I guess I'm giving a youngster some grief. Look at my other comments about maintaining the cord on the pull.
@@daedalus9042actually, someone with your balls to come back at me like that deserves a thumbs up. And cool on you for staying ahead of the weather.
I’ll check out the comments. Thanks for the tips 👍
@@daedalus9042 I just realized that "DAEDALUS" is the name used in "Space Cowboys," a more or less vintage Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones movie.
Get to the point!
TURN THE CHOKE OFF!!!