Generator

Dependable power when utilities fail, a power source for your recreational outing, or portable power at the job site, a Honda generator is the tool you need. For peace of mind and maximum efficiency, make sure you choose the right model and size.

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Quiet & Portable	Deluxe (Home)	Industrial	No Frills

The EU Series generators the leading edge of portable power technology. Ranging from 1,000 to 6,500 watts, Honda EU Generators super quiet, highly fuel efficient and ideal for recreational and home back-up applications. Click here for more info	EM Series Deluxe generators range from 3,800 to 6,500 watts. A wide variety of enhanced functions for home back-up and general purpose situations. Depending on the model, available features include simultaneous AC/DC use, fuel meter, switchable 120/240V, large fuel tank for extended run time and electric starting Click here for more info	EB Series generators range from 3,000 to 10,500 watts of industrial strength power. Ranked "#1" by the construction and rental industries, EB Series generators offer a variety of "must have" features (depending on model) like G.F.C.I./neutral bond, 120/240V operation, full frame protection, wheel transport and hanger kits and large fuel tanks Click here for more info	EN and EG Series generators range from 2,500 to 5,000 watts offering legendary Honda reliability with a "no frills" approach to your basic power needs Click here for more info

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Depending on how you will use your generator, there are different categories to meet your needs. This can include recreation, home standby and construction.

Honda also offers Inverter Generators. Inverter generators are smaller and lighter as power is created electronically and not through a conventional alternator. Inverter power offers the cleanest power output, ideal for sensitive electronic devices.

You’ll also need to consider the maximum and rated power of the generator. This is important depending on what items you want to run off of your generator. Items such as toaster, lamps, and coffee makers are resistive, or constant loads and their total load can be calculated at amps x 1. Items such as saws and drills are reactive loads and while the running load may be small, the starting load should be calculated at running amps x 3. Remember, after the initial start less power is required for actual operation.

Always remember that simple power management will allow a smaller generator to do a big job. Very seldom are all tools or appliances operating simultaneously. When calculating power requirements, consider the starting requirements are only for the initial start and then additional tools may be operated in addition.

Wattage table for calculating your needs Click here

Transfer Switch:

If you want a generator for home standby, for example, if you want to run your refrigerator, you’ll need at least 2500 watts or more. And if you want to use a transfer switch so that power can go directly into your home, you’ll want a generator with at least 3000 watts

A Manual electrical transfer switch system can make your generator provide home electrical power when the regular house power supply is interrupted. Manual electrical transfer switch system can allow you to manually select circuits within a few minutes of a power failure. Generators and the manual Electrical Transfer switch system are wise investments for areas that have power outages or in case of emergencies.