Ropeshaft Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I've had my Honda 2000i for almost 2 years and the only time it's been run is for the monthly exercise I give it. I run it for 30 minutes every month and plug my shop vac into it for the load. I am at the point now where I either want to convert it to propane to eliminate the monthly exercise or sell it and buy a propane generator. Power outages are extremely rare in our area but I still like having one around just in case. The place in the link below offers a tri fuel conversion and I'm wondering if anybody has any experience with this conversion. Thank you. http://www.generatorsales.com/order/Honda-EU2000i-Tri-Fuel-Kit.asp?page=Honda_EU2000i_Tri_Fuel_Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Check out this web site. Pinellas Power Products - Portable Generator Extended ... www.pinellaspowerproducts.com/ I have used his videos on you tube and also visited his shop. Very knowledgeable about his equipment and very helpful for info and parts. safe travels, Vern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 There is a Yahoo Honda generator group. There is more info than you want. Newt 2012 HitchHiker Discover America 345 LKSB 2009 Dodge/Cummins LIVINGSTON TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rif Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Instead of running it every month why don't you just drain the fuel (following the instructions in the manual for long term storage) and just let it sit? 2000 Volvo 770, 500HP/1650FP Cummins N14 and 10 Speed Autoshift 3.58 Rear 202" WB, 2002 Teton Aspen Royal 43 Foot, Burgman 650 Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I just let mine run dry. stay tuned popeye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Drain the fuel, put in fresh oil and crank it around until it is on the compression stroke, then let it sit until needed. If you can siphon fuel out of one of your vehicles you can skip storing gas, if you store gas use a fuel stabilizer and rotate it through your car at least annually. I used a blow-dryer for my load since it was small, cheap and 1500 watts. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ropeshaft Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I guess I'm one of those overkill kind of guys. I do exercise it monthly, I only use ethanol free gas, I've changed oil twice, I've had the recall done and I run it out of gas every second exercise. So if I run it out of gas I don't have to exercise it? I thought there is a reason to exercise generators other than the gas issue. Something about the electrical windings. My stored gas in the can never sits long enough to get stale with all the other equipment I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I've heard of the water in the windings issues, thought it was only an issue for chassis mounted generators that get splashed a bit going down the road. I never considered it an issue for my Honda that lived in a tight, dry storage compartment. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I think it is something about "exciting" something or other. I don't think it is common to happen and maybe with newer technology it may not be a problem at all any more. Just reaching way back it sticks in my memory from some literature on a new 2500W Coleman that was bought for work. Good little genny that may not have ever been serviced or tuned up and stored for extended times with out even starting. Noisy little sucker though. Also strangely no oil drain. You have to turn it upside down to drain out the fill hole. Oil never changed but the "break in" oil the first time by me. After that only add oil if necessary and pull the cord. Talk about abuse. Is used at altitudes from about 5k ft, to above 10600 ft with no adjustment. If it wasn't so noisy I think I would have one just as l back up. OK TMI again. More spelling and typing edits. I see these could make me look even dumber if I don't correct some from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I would just do as suggested....run the fuel out. And put it away until needed. Then when needed put fresh oil in , fresh fuel and away you go. No need to exercise it regularily. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ropeshaft Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thank you for all the replies. I do appreciate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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