The Honda 3000 Generator

Review of The Honda Generator EU3000is

The Honda 3000 generator (Honda generator EU3000is) is one of the most powerful small generators made by this company. The casing is insulated so the sound is muffled to a quiet 48 to 58 decibels.

It is stable enough to trust with your sensitive electronics like computers, telephones, printers and stereo equipment.

You can also save fuel by using the Eco-Throttle feature. It can easily be used as a home backup system or in your RV.

It is powerful enough to run full-sized microwave ovens, large power tools, RV air conditioners and resistive load kitchen appliances, such as toasters and coffee makers.

Review

Some of the features found on the Honda EU3000is include:

• 3000 watts at 120 volts
• Enough power to run your microwave, furnace, refrigerator, as well as most 13,500 BTU air conditioning units
• Extremely quiet when running
• Electric start for convenience
• Very fuel efficient-get up to 20 hours on 3.4 gallons of fuel with the Eco-Throttle
• Stable enough for computers and other electronics
• Electronic breaker
• USDA qualified spark arrestor/muffler
• Features Oil Alert protection
• 12 volt - 12 amp DC output
• 3 year commercial and residential warranty

This Honda 3000 generator features great protective devices such as the patented Oil Alert and the Eco-Throttle, which helps you save fuel.

The clean sine wave energy is safe enough for sensitive electronics. With its three year warranty, you can feel safe using it anywhere, anytime.

With all its power, this generator is still one of the quietest you'll find on the market.

The convenient electric start saves you wear and tear on your arms.

Advantages

The Honda EU3000is is powerful enough to run large items like a furnace, but it can also handle small items as well such as a hair dryer. The Oil Alert will let you know when you need to add or change the oil. The Eco-Mode will save you fuel.

There are multiple plugs available to use on the generator to fit almost any need. Two of these generators can be hooked together, via parallel cables, to provide even more power.

Disadvantages

The Honda EU3000is is a bit on the heavy side if you need to pack it around. The price goes up as generators go up in power.

While the generator is hyped to offer a smooth, stable sine wave for electronics, it actually produces a small saw toothed waveform instead.

It was reported by one Honda 3000 generator user/reviewer, that installing ferrite-core chokes into the Hot and Neutral legs "reduced broadband noise to an undetectable level".

Honda EU3000is Owners Say....

One owner of this generator noted that this same Honda 3000 generator is being used by his local cable company's trucks, boosting its creditability in his eyes.

Another happy owner of the Honda 3000 noted that one of the main reasons that he purchased it was so that his wife could use her hair dryer in their travel trailer. He reports that she is very happy now!

While this might not be unique just to this generator, several owners pointed out that they felt it a good idea to use some sort of fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel breakdown.

Consumer Likes...

• Quiet running
• Uses little gasoline
• Perfect size for camping
• Easy to start

Consumers Don't Like...

• Heaviness of the generator... get the wheel kit
• The price! MSRP $2279.95
• Need to use a gas stabilizer
• Needs a 240 outlet
• Some units seize up and stop working

Summary

Overall, this Honda 3000 generator is a great little workhorse. It handles up to 3000 watts of workload with ease while remaining one of the quietest generators on the market.

With a wheel kit, moving it about is not a problem. Long term use is possible with regular oil changes and maintenance.

Computers and other sensitive equipment work well with this generator. It is also useful for appliances with computer components in them.