⚡️Honda Generator EU2200i Full Review - Upgrade to Honda EU2000i Best Generator 2019

Review the Honda EU2200i Generator. Best portable generator by Honda. Replaced the Honda EU2000i Generator The best home generator on the market. Best price on the internet with free delivery:

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Specs Below:

Model
EU2200i
Engine
GXR120
Displacement
121cc
Engine Speed
4000 rpm – 4500 rpm (with Eco Throttle® switch off)
Cooling System
Forced Air
AC Output
120V / 2200W max. (18.3A); 120 / 1800W rated (15A)
Receptacles
20A 120V Duplex
DC Output
12V, 100W (8.3A)
Starting System
Recoil
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal / L)
0.95 US gal / 3.6 L
Engine Oil Capacity (oz. / L)
14 oz. /0.44 L
Run Time per Tankful
3.2 hours @ rated load; 8.1 hours @ ¼ load
Dimensions (L x W x H - in./mm)
20 inches x 11.4 inches x 16.7 inches / 509 mm x 290 mm x 425 mm
Noise Level
62 dB @ rated load and 53 dB @ ¼ load
Dry Mass (lbs. / kg)
46.5 lbs. / 21.1 kg
Wet Weight (lbs. / kg)
53.6 lbs. / 24.04 kg
Oil Alert®
Yes
Ignition System
Full transistor
Eco Throttle®
Yes
Residential Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
3 Years

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[thegrave]

This is not just the best, this is the only GOOD review of a Honda generator without the marketing and sales bullshit everyone tries to pull around. Finally somebody that reads the manual before talking, thank you very much!

[hanfordbrace]

I took 2 Honda 2000 I generators that were low hour units out of storage that had not been started for over 7 years! That is the honest truth! I poured the very smelly gas out of the tank of both units and filled both with 93 octane gas that had 1 full can 16 oz of Sea foam carb cleaner, gas protector etc mixed in 5 gal of the gas. I tried starting one with 4 pulls of rope starter and could do no more due to my age(80) and CV disease. My wife had called a younger friend age 56 and he showed up in time to try that generator again. He pulled once and it immediately started and ran with 1/2 choke. He did the same with the other and it started after the 6th pull and ran as the other with 1/2 choke. Neither would run with choke off. I ran both for over 5 hrs and shut them down for the night. Today I bought 5 more gal of 93 octane gas and put 5 oz of the same Sea Foam gas preserve - cleaner and filled both generators again. Due to Dorian hurricane I will keep on reserve and take both with me for power when towing a new travel trailer to eastern Canada for a month long trip. We will camp as we can but have generator power if we need power anywhere along the trip. I have a parallel hook up between the units if needed for air conditioner. I think my impression of Honda generators went way up after both units started after over 7 years with no special storage procedures when last run way back when!!

[Maxrotor]

These Honda generators are a great value. I purchased an EU2000I in 2011 for $900 (Black Friday sale) and sold it on Craigslist last week for $700. I used the proceeds towards my new EU2200I. Had I purchased one of those cheap generators it would have been worthless after 8 years.

[thanatoskatakrima]

My Honda eu2200i works like a charm! It’s quiet running normal and even more quieter in eco mode! A guy asked what kind of generator I had and was blown away by how quiet it is! He has an RV and he says when he runs his generator he has a hard time falling asleep due to the noise! I’m pleased with my Honda 😊

[maxfit]

Bought this model based on your review.
It’s pricey, but you get what you pay for.

I recently used it for 5 days during the recent Kincade Fire in Northern CA. Kept my freezer and fridge running along with some other items.

Highly recommended.

[craigbarnard]

I have 2 eu2000i units. It was a better option than the larger 138 lb unit. I use stabilizer and always empty tank and purge carb before storage. I pull starter to put in compression cycle to keep moisture out of cylinder.
Mine had the oil fill caps swell and they would not unscrew . Bought 2 at local Honda shop, very happy with them.

[stevenbrown]

I have (2) EU 2000 generators. One purchased in 2000 the other in 2005. They have been used a lot! Years of absolutely flawless service, but I do maintain them pretty good. They sometimes run for days at a time when hooked up to my travel trailer.. other times they might sit for months and months. I always use a blend of Sea Foam and Stabil. They have never failed to start. Sometimes it may take quite a lot of pulls on rope starter but once running, they never fail.
I Highly recommend these generators, and the new EU 2200 looks tempting but the 2000’s are just fine.

[fjm]

Bought me one back in 2018.  They just had a recall about a fuel line bracket.  Dealer repaired and billed Honda and is back in my hands ready for hurricane season.

[stefeniedavidmusic]

Just bought one today. I have great hope for Honda products. Their engines are second to none. I am impressed with the design of the unit. Thanks for the show. Look forward to using it with my little camper in the the lockdown is ever lifted.

[Apollous]

I've had my eu2000i for some 15 years, its a great little generator, always starts, runs great.

[lancedooley]

As a Master Mechanic you did phenomenal job articulating this generator. Great vid!!

[lobsterbar]

I see that you not only gave an outstanding presentation [i just bought this model returning a craftsman moreso for the confidence of Honda] with a great voice to want to listen : and I can tell you have to be a kind person; you include a happy pet...thank you

[goodoz]

OMG...what a beautiful dog! I love mine still around and miss them who are gone. Precious!

[brentjones]

Well done, Honda's have always been the best, most reliable

[andybub]

Had one come in for a leaky fuel valve, had to tighten down the screws on the fuel valve. Apperantly this had been recalled by Honda and the whole valve was supposed to be replaced, something I didnt know until the repair was complete (customer was informed that if the valve leaks again that it needs taken to Honda). But while I was working on it, I noticed that the build quality and the parts quality was incredible. It was built like a car using automotive grade parts (of course, cause its Honda). It was also amazingly quiet! Being a small engine mechanic, I always reccomend Honda power equipment to my customers and I own several tools with Honda engines to back that up. This generator is no exception, Hondas are the best in the small engine world!

[Gregory_TheWatchman]

This was a very thorough tutorial of the generator. I was liking what I've read of this generator, but as a visual learner, this definitely helped in my purchase potential. Thank you and Shalom.

[EmmettHoops]

Thank you! This is the sort of thing that makes YouTube valuable. Much appreciated.

[kaptainkoolz]

Great little generator, got mine on CL for $750 unopened. Runs a set of tire warmers at the race track, I recommend you dont use anything but 100% gas in this, E10 from the gas station (anything up to and including 10% ethanol combined with gasoline) will varnish your carb when stored, even when draining the float bowl manually. Using the "rag in intake" trick helps when this happens but a shot of carb cleaner up the main jet is the real fix.

[唐亮-jp]

Works well and quieter than most generators I've used dented during shipping

[mattobermiller]

If you overload your generator, you can reset it by 1, unplugging or turning off the load then turning the "on/off" switch to "off" until the red light turns off then quickly turning the on/off switch back to "on" before the engine completely stops turning over.
Also, turn the eco-throttle to "off" so you get highest RPMs before connecting large loads to the generator. That way, instead of the generator having to work hard to climb to higher RPM's under a load, it's already at full RPM's and able to more easily supply cleaner power to a heavy start up load like an air compressor or table saw. Once the load is started, you can safely turn the eco throttle to "on" and the gen will lower the RPM's to supply only as much power as the load requires.
Unless I'm mistaken, this unit has a built in hour meter. The output LED blinks once for every hundred hours. Not very precise but better than nothing. The hour meters that sense the field off the spark plug wire are nice.