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Review Summary For : Honda EU22i
Reviews: 1MSRP: 1415 GBP
Description:
The successor to the renowned EU20i, the Honda EU22i inverter generator provides 2.2kW of peak rated power. Sound deadening casing keeps noise levels down to just 52dB(a) at 7m making it a quiet performer even when running at full throttle. Pure power - Honda’s unique inverter technology produces a maximum 2,200W (1800W rated) of clean and smooth power, essential for computers or other sensitive electronic equipment and enough to power a microwave oven. Superb efficiency - unique Ecothrottle® runs only as fast as the load demands, improving fuel consumption and achieving up to 8 hours running time on a single tank at ¼ load. Lightweight and compact - weighing 21 Kg (dry).
Product is in production
More Info: https://www.honda.co.uk/
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G4AON Rating: 2022-10-06
Powerful and fairly quiet. Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
An uprated version of the earlier Honda 2KVA model, this one also has the advantage of a fuel cut off to reduce the risk of a gummed up carb when stored, and a lip on the oil filler hole to make oil changes less messy.

This was purchased primarily for portable radio use, which it excels at. Previously I used a heavier “frame” inverter generator but was offered this unit second hand by a fellow ham who was no longer operating portable.

There is sufficient power to run my Elecraft KPA500, transceiver and a laptop. I cannot detect any electrical noise from it on HF through 4 metres.

While the stand alone run time is less than a typical frame generator, I also have an auxiliary tank system to give extra run time to cope with a full day of contest operating.

While no generator is silent, the noise level from this one is reasonable and not an issue for my needs.

The generator is easy to start and runs as smoothly as a sewing machine. Basic maintenance is straightforward plus there are plenty of dealers around in case of problems.