Not sure if this kind of post is permitted here or not. But I think it could be helpful due to the fact that most if not all of us rely on a generator from time to time. And I'd like to be clear that I am in no way affiliated with Honda or anybody that would profit from the sale of a honda. I'd even go as far as to say my experience with the local dealer was horrible. Ok so that's the end of the disclaimer. Now to the point
I purchased a honda eu 2000i generator 7 years ago for my remote cabin. Due to it being easy to carry. And I've got to say I've got nothing but praise for the thing. It only has a 1.1gal fuel tank advertised to last 9.5 hours on 1/4 load. But I run 120watts of lights,32"flat screen tv,satellite modem,wifi,propane stove controls,laptop,blue ray and sometimes 2 way fridge on 120v. And I've never had it last less then 14hours. For example I will fill it up around 7:30 in the evening it will run all night and still be running long after breakfast the next day.
And now that it's winter time the turbine in the creek is not producing and solar is snowed in the generator never shuts off over a weekend. For example I got to the cabin 4:00pm this Friday. Filled the gen started it up. Went out sat morning and filled it again before it ran out and again sat night before bed and it's still running now. Sunday afternoon. And it's whisper quiet it's about 60' from the cabin and you cannot hear it inside at all. And barely when outside with the creek gurgling
So I'm usually at the cabin every second or third weekend in winter and every weekend in summer. So the gen has had lots of heavy use. As shameful as it is I have to admit it's only had two oil changes in 7 years
The only problems I've ever had with it is. The first year I had it went through 2 fuel pumps the service guy said it was from ice in the fuel pump tearing the diaphragm. So now in the winter I allways add a little gasoline anti freeze with every fill up. Seams to be doing the trick. I see now the new models have a sticker stamped cold weather technology so they have addressed the problem
Other then that I've just snapped the pull cord off from all the use. Was a bit of a pain to replace roughly 10-20 bolts/screws to get at the recoil
I've used it on larger loads such as a electric jackhammer when working on the dam in the creek with no issues.
So to sum it up. Pretty impressed with the generator. And for a small set up in rural location ideal.