Honda generator
 

HI all, I"m looking to get one of those quite Honda EU1000i generators for all our Jet needs ( charging, power for tools ). Any know the best place to pick one up.
I also noticed their is a knock off, Duropower DP1000i at half the price of the Honda, anyone bought one, any good.
http://duropower.com/item.asp?PID=7&FID=1&level=0
Rcpete

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go to Ebay

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Hi your right they are realy great for our hobby!
I have the 2000 W version from a camping store!
It will do anything even your coffeemachine! LOL


http://www.kiporgeneratorsonline.com/kipor2000.htm


Merry Christmas.

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RCPete,
Looks interesting! I too am looking for a generator. Specs of the Duropower closely match that of a Honda unit.

Lets see IF anybody has one and posts a reply specific to your request.

Merry Christmas Pete!

Dave

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Here are some Durapowers:
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_a...rs%5B%5D=DUROP
http://www.amazon.com/DuroPower-1200.../dp/B000GU2RP0
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=pd_rs_1/...r%20generators

Honda
http://wisesales.com/HondaGeneratorsMain.html

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Not sure "I get it!" We have a link to a generator in the first post that rcpete is asking about.

"also noticed their is a knock off, Duropower DP1000i at half the price of the Honda, anyone bought one, any good.
http://duropower.com/item.asp?PID=7&FID=1&level=0"
Rcpete

I've added the boldface...

I'm SURE I understand this as a question to any owners of it.

Dave

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Just listed some places where he could find the Duropowers. I have also added a Honda site. Please pardon my efforts and trying to help.

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i have a small 600amp one ... i love it !

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Hey Pete,

I'll probably be getting one next season . It will especially be useful for charging large , high power electrics . I'm leaning towards the Yamaha equivalent to the Honda . The price of the "knock off" looks tempting but I'll pay the extra and go with the name brand with quieter operation.

Marc

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HI Marc, their both rated at 56dba, if they are identical, why not go for the cheaper one.
Rcpete

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My buddy has the 1000 Watt yamaha. It is very quiet, but it seems to be too small for battery charging..it takes forever!

If I were buying one, I'd be looking at something a little more skookum.

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I have a Honda 1000 and it works great. If I were to do it over again, I would go for a 2000. A friend in Dallas bought a Honda 2000 knock off for about half the price and it works great. Not sure what brand it is. DB ratings were the same as the Honda.

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I have one and it works perfect!!!! 4 chargers, a stero and a blender all at the same time!!! Blender at the end of the day of course!!! EBAY BABY!!!!

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Just ordered a Honda 2000 yesterday $965 Shipped FedEx and no sales tax - http://www.wisesales.com/

Forget about the knock-off's. I bought one last summer and it lasted about 15 hours before it self destructed.

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600 AMPS ? SMALL ? :D

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Can you please be specific as to which knock off went kaput to help the rest of us out?

Dave

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Could he have meant 600 Watts?

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I guess so ;)

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Looks like one hellva portable generator. 600A is possible!
I'll bet it is louder than 59Db!

Dave

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Has anyone tested the duropower dp1000i yet?

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you are correct .... i misstyped that ... oops :D

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Hey guys!
I have owned both the Honda and Yamaha generators. Both are fantastic. I bought the 2400 watt Yamaha because it could also power a small AC unit. I have known a few guys that have purchased the knock-offs (no names come to mind immediately, but they had a yellow case) and the biggest problem they had was getting them started. Both the Hondas and Yamahas will start first-pull without exception, or until the temp drops below 30 degrees. The others had a hard time time in nice weather and rarely started at all below 30. You can't go wrong with either the Yamaha or the Honda. The Yamaha is about 3 decibels quieter. Neither are cheap.

Brian G

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I have a Honda 3000ie. Not exactly portable, I keep it chained up in my truck for work. What sold me was electric start. It also has eco throttle. You push a button and the rpm's drop really low. It will only rev up enough to run whatever you need. I don't think the smaller ones offer elec start. You can't go wrong with the Honda. If I get a smaller one, it will be a Honda. If I didn't need it for work, and only used it occasionaly, I may opt for the cheaper knock off.