WANTED Honda eu10i Generator

[Teasy2007]

Hi we are looking for a suitcase generator and the Honda seems to be the most 'silent'.

Mike has to use an Oxygen Concentrator for 15 hours a day so we need a small generator to charge the batteries of the machine when we are on rallies.

Ginny

 

[JeanLuc]

This is where I bought mine a few years ago (paid quite a bit less then). http://www.hondaenergy.com/product.php/37/eu10i
Or this chap who is, I understand, a Honda gennie expert, has a second-hand one for under £500
http://www.petepower.co.uk/Used-Honda-generators.html

 

[Teasy2007]

Thanks Phillip, I have just had a pm quoting Pete power and pointing out that the 1.0 generator is not as good as the 2 and that it would be a better buy.

 

[Tootles]

Thanks Phillip, I have just had a pm quoting Pete power and pointing out that the 1.0 generator is not as good as the 2 and that it would be a better buy.

Yes, if you can manage to pick the 2 up.........Quite heavy

 

[JJ]

A 1kw generator is just as good as a 2kw generator if you don't need more than 1kw of power.

I would be surprised if you need 2kw of power to charge the batteries...

Still... What would I know!


JJ

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[JeanLuc]

It is undoubtedly true that the EU20i is a stronger beast than the EU10i. Pete Power says so on his website. It is to do with the Honda engine that drives it. The 20i has a bigger engine that can be re-sleeved in the event of cylinder wear whereas the smaller engine in the 10i does not.
However, are you considering it as an industrial unit or a leisure generator? I know of a local flower-seller with a stall in Banbury town centre who has been running an EU10i all day for years.
My EU10i is more than adequate for my use which includes powering the strimmer in the garden. And I can lift it fairly easily at 13 kg. The EU20i weighs 21 kg without fuel so reckon on hauling 50 lbs in and out of the van.

 

[Teasy2007]

Well we only need it to power the batteries in the oxygen concentrator, so if we can acquire one which has not had a lot of use maybe the 1.0 would be ok?

We did think that solar panels, 2 leisure batteries and an inverter might be sufficient, but Mike thinks we will need a generator to do the job. We certainly don't want to miss any of the funster rallies!!

Ginny

 

[Teasy2007]

Specifications Inogen One G3 Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Width: 8.75” Height: 7.25” Depth: 3” Weight: 5.9 lbs ( 2.7 KG) with 16 cell battery.

Oxygen Dose Method: Pulse.

Oxygen Maximum Output: 840 mL. Oxygen Outlet Pressure:

Oxygen Concentration: 90% -3% / + 6% at all settings.

Noise: 42 dBA.

Average Power Consumption: 40W.

Power Requirements: Universal Power Supply: AC Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, Auto-Setting: 1.0A DC Input: 13.5-15 VDC, 10A. DC Output: 19VCD, 5.0A max.

Rechargeable Battery: 12V to 16.8V 8 Cell Battery Life (Setting 2): 4 hours.

16 Cell Battery Life (Setting 2): 8 hours.

This is the specifications of the oxygen concentrator, perhaps someone who is a lot more savvy than we are can tell us which generator would be best??

 

[Mike Kiff]

Hello,
I have a new Honda EU10i, cost £800 with extra cables.
Now for sale at £495. Never used tel 01271816117
Mike

 

[Techno]

Have you considered buying some spare batteries for the unit? I'll bet you could buy a good few cheaper than a gennie and not have to lug it and petrol everywhere.

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