Honda EU2000i generator and altitude

[bowhunter]

Has anyone used a Honda EU2000i generator or some other brand at higher altitude? I am thinking about getting one for a freezer if one hunter tags out early and no power is around.

 

[elky McElkerson]

yea..10,000 feet. no issues.

you do the math? the 2000 is enough?

 

[bowhunter]

Yes 2000 is plenty just wanted to know if they would not run at say 10 or 12k. 10 would most likely do it.

 

[bowhunter]

I took a heavy old generator once that had a 5hp briggs. The think started ran a bit then died. I couldn\'t get it to run at 8500. It worked great when I got back to 650. lol. I know a person could adjust the carb but I would rather not mess with it and hope the new lighter Honda would run ok here at home and say 10k.

 

[iccyman001]

I have a 7000watt Briggs and Straton and it worked at 11k last year, a few trips at 10k and plenty at 8k

 

[Wake26]

I have a Honda 3000 and installed a high altitude jet in it. It would run ok at higher elevation but ran a little better with a new jet at higher elevations. Everyone in are group that goes camping has installed high altitude jets in there generators (2 Honda 3000, 1 champion and 1 kipor 3000).

 

[Pop-r]

It will do fine.

 

[bowhunter]

I picked up a used Honda EU2000i in great shape for 500 on Craigslist. It started up and is clean inside and out. Used 2 years then sat in original box with owners manual the last 5.

I researched the jets a bit. It comes with a #62 jet that is good up to 4500ft. You can get a #60 jet good from 4500-7500ft and a #58 that is used for 7500ft and up. I will check to see what is in it then order the other 2 for about 5 bucks each.

I should be set for any altitude.

 

[Zpd307]

a couple more months and we will find out just how well she runs!