How to Make a Suitcase Generator Safe for Storage Below?

[Dockhead]

Originally Posted by Viking Sailor

DH,

The mod to the EU2000i to burn all of the fuel out of its carb has now be added to the new EU2200i/ic. So, now you can get the new Honda off the shelf that burns all of the fuel out of the carb.

And by the way, thanks. Also a good tip.

[Zil]

Slocum? Is that the same that eventually was lost at sea?

[NevisDog]

Slocum was the guy who rebuilt the rotting hulk of a fishing boat lying in a farmer's field and sailed it around the world singlehanded via the Beagle Channel. Carried on sailing singlehanded into his 80's, if I remember right. When we have achieved all of that (and so much more) then we've earned the right to criticise him.

[kmacdonald]

Dockhead, just watch out for the polar bears. They are mans only natural predator and with global warming and all, their food supply has been cut short so they are hungry. You'll probable be OK but just something to be aware of.

[kmacdonald]

Originally Posted by Zil

Slocum? Is that the same that eventually was lost at sea?

Yep, the guy that heard voices in the cockpit while he was down below. I think he even saw a few strangers there.

[NevisDog]

Originally Posted by kmacdonald

Yep, the guy that heard voices in the cockpit while he was down below suffering from an extreme fever... which fortunately didn't kill him, as he was alone.

Slocum bashing - it's as well he's dead so he doesn't have to read any of this dribble from us who are too pathetic to emulate him.

[kmacdonald]

Originally Posted by NevisDog

Slocum bashing - it's as well he's dead so he doesn't have to read any of this dribble from us who are too pathetic to emulate him.

Josh would have enjoyed the humor.

[NevisDog]

Originally Posted by kmacdonald

Josh would have enjoyed the humor.

Okay, humor, sorry didn't get the humor. Doubt he would have got it either but maybe so.

[ranger58sb]

Originally Posted by Dockhead

I think I actually have a solution to this.

It is possible to buy the Hyundai HY2000Si in a dual fuel version:

https://www.generators-direct.co.uk/...trol-generator

for about a boat buck.

Here's a Yamaha option. This one happens to be a US source, but there seem to be several links to other sources that Mr. Google will turn up.

https://www.motorsnorkel.com/ef20isv...generator.html

-Chris

[Bjorn_O]

Always keep in mind that gasoline (benzine) fumes are heavier than air. They will collect at the lowest point and will stay there if not forced away. You dont smell anything unless you put your down there.
And the fumes are explosive!

[witzgall]

DH,

If I were in your shoes, (I am a DC power geek and an employee of an alternator manufacturer)

1. Spare alternator. If only that you may need one in place to run your engine. Having replaced an alternator (saltwater leak sprayed on back of it) while anchored of an uninhabited island, I would not think of going without a spare. Include a spare, pre-programmed regulator with it's own harness.
2. Solar. I know, windage. For the price of a portable genset, you can buy one or two semi-flexible panels. Nothing beats power generation without fuel. Think Zombie Apocalypse , or major system failure transiting oceans. When you need to power your radio, batteries are dead, and .....

Chris

[Dockhead]

Originally Posted by witzgall

DH,

If I were in your shoes, (I am a DC power geek and an employee of an alternator manufacturer)

1. Spare alternator. If only that you may need one in place to run your engine. Having replaced an alternator (saltwater leak sprayed on back of it) while anchored of an uninhabited island, I would not think of going without a spare. Include a spare, pre-programmed regulator with it's own harness.
2. Solar. I know, windage. For the price of a portable genset, you can buy one or two semi-flexible panels. Nothing beats power generation without fuel. Think Zombie Apocalypse , or major system failure transiting oceans. When you need to power your radio, batteries are dead, and .....

Chris

Thanks for that.

Concerning the spare alternator -- did you catch the fact mentioned above that I have DUAL alternators on my main engine, and that I have a spare for the big one? We're only talking about the standard alternator whose output I don't care about.

Concerning solar -- yeah, had it on the last boat, love it, but no place for it. If there were some roll-up panels which would produce a useful amount of power ABOVE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE, then that could be interesting. Otherwise, this is not a variant which will work for me.

Cheers.

[FL Dan]

Running gas out of carburetor on Honda eu2000i... There’s an on and off switch on the generator. When it’s turned OFF two things happen: the fuel line is shut off and the spark plug is grounded out. The generator stops immediately, leaving gasoline in the fuel line and in the carburetor. If the access panel is removed you’ll find low down and slightly to the right of midline of the generator a green plastic connector. Disconnecting this gets rid of the spark plug grounding function. Now when the switch is turned to OFF the generator continues to run until the carburetor is essentially empty. There is a tiny residual amount of gasoline in the carb which is easily drained with the drain valve on the bottom of the carb.

Apparently the new eu2200i allows you to do this from the ON-OFF switch, with a selection turning off the fuel line only, and another selection both turning off the fuel line and grounding the spark plug.

Propane conversion of these generators is a great option, with several companies supplying kits to do this. I have three converted with kit from Genconnex which operate flawlessly.

[Dockhead]

Originally Posted by FL Dan

Running gas out of carburetor on Honda eu2000i... There’s an on and off switch on the generator. When it’s turned OFF two things happen: the fuel line is shut off and the spark plug is grounded out. The generator stops immediately, leaving gasoline in the fuel line and in the carburetor. If the access panel is removed you’ll find low down and slightly to the right of midline of the generator a green plastic connector. Disconnecting this gets rid of the spark plug grounding function. Now when the switch is turned to OFF the generator continues to run until the carburetor is essentially empty. There is a tiny residual amount of gasoline in the carb which is easily drained with the drain valve on the bottom of the carb.

Apparently the new eu2200i allows you to do this from the ON-OFF switch, with a selection turning off the fuel line only, and another selection both turning off the fuel line and grounding the spark plug.

Propane conversion of these generators is a great option, with several companies supplying kits to do this. I have three converted with kit from Genconnex which operate flawlessly.

Thank you! Excellent information

[TeddyDiver]

Just a thought but if it's going to be a brand new Honda why not leave it in the original package and put it on a spare berth or anywhere. No need to start it and spill gasoline before it's needed, except for the piece of mind but that doesn't make it anymore certain it will start the next time...

Teddy