I bet the dealer wont match the price. At least here, they wont.
Buying Honda EU7000IS from Home Depot
The cost is $1000 cheaper than the local Honda dealer. The model is EU7000ISNAN in both cases.
Does anyone know if there is a quality difference between the gens sold at HD and those at a local dealer?
I know that warranty service might be faster if bought locally but $1000 is a lot of money for good will.
Does anyone know if there is a quality difference between the gens sold at HD and those at a local dealer?
I know that warranty service might be faster if bought locally but $1000 is a lot of money for good will.
21 - 39 of 39 Posts
They would not for me. I bought through HD. It just made sense.I bet the dealer wont match the price. At least here, they wont.
Did you put this together yourself or use a contractor?Here's a recent post with my setup:
Power Plugs from Generator question
Quick question for a new guy... My generator has a a 120V 3600W Capacity Pure Sine Wave outlet plug. Can someone help me understand why I would use this over the regular 120v outlets that are also included? I did do some research and feel like the advantage is 'cleaner' power for sensative...www.powerequipmentforum.com
- Batteries are LIFEPO4
- Stored in the basement
- Grid charged unless power is lost
They would not here either. I live outside the continental US and Honda have exclusive rights to sell those. However, there's loopholes, I bought mine through a fire /rescue equipment company. They are allow to sell them and since they are for "rescue equipment", Honda cannot prohibit them to sell them.They would not for me. I bought through HD. It just made sense.
I installed everything. I already had the existing generator input box and interlock on the main panel, so adding the inverter and battery rack was easy. I did add the power display box so I could monitor the power on each leg with a webcam feed on my phone.Did you put this together yourself or use a contractor?
Do you have four 5.(X)kWh batteries in that EG4 battery rack, giving 20.(X)kWh?I installed everything. I already had the existing generator input box and interlock on the main panel, so adding the inverter and battery rack was easy. I did add the power display box so I could monitor the power on each leg with a webcam feed on my phone.
Yep. I may add more one day if I ever get solar, but for now it should be enough for overnight backup power.Do you have four 5.(X)kWh batteries in that EG4 battery rack, giving 20.(X)kWh?
What are you going to use it for?
Your spending a lot of money on something so is it a back up or will it work for a living.
Sometimes an inverter is not worth the cost.
There are some very nice RV units made by Honda and then there are Onans and Kohlers of many vintages used....
At the other end of the spectrum there are Princess auto / harbour freight generators and the cheap and simpler the better.
Your spending a lot of money on something so is it a back up or will it work for a living.
Sometimes an inverter is not worth the cost.
There are some very nice RV units made by Honda and then there are Onans and Kohlers of many vintages used....
At the other end of the spectrum there are Princess auto / harbour freight generators and the cheap and simpler the better.
On Honda, you pay for quality and reliability. In my case, I live in "hurricane alley" and we know what is like to be without power for up to six months. Those budget generators wont cut it. That's why have three generators; one Firman 9000 watts dual fuel for daytime and two Honda EU7000is for nighttime which I alternate every other night.What are you going to use it for?
Your spending a lot of money on something so is it a back up or will it work for a living.
Sometimes an inverter is not worth the cost.
There are some very nice RV units made by Honda and then there are Onans and Kohlers of many vintages used....
At the other end of the spectrum there are Princess auto / harbour freight generators and the cheap and simpler the better.
You would be a great candidate for a battery backup & inverter system. Use a generator for recharging a few hours per day, otherwise run on battery power. No noise, and you use only the power you need. In the US, we have a 30% federal tax rebate for battery storage systems, so it offsets the price quite a lot.On Honda, you pay for quality and reliability. In my case, I live in "hurricane alley" and we know what is like to be without power for up to six months. Those budget generators wont cut it. That's why have three generators; one Firman 9000 watts dual fuel for daytime and two Honda EU7000is for nighttime which I alternate every other night.
Been thinking about it but that battery backup would only be for basic appliances. With the generators I even run my mini split ACs plus just about everything else, including 240 volt items. Still I probalby get a small battery backup, like 3-4000 watt with a solar panel because right after a hurricanes passes, even gasoline service takes a few days to get back to "normal".You would be a great candidate for a battery backup & inverter system. Use a generator for recharging a few hours per day, otherwise run on battery power. No noise, and you use only the power you need. In the US, we have a 30% federal tax rebate for battery storage systems, so it offsets the price quite a lot.
I think Browse deWeb runs his 5 ton ac unit off his 20kWh battery bank.Been thinking about it but that battery backup would only be for basic appliances. With the generators I even run my mini split ACs plus just about everything else, including 240 volt items. Still I probalby get a small battery backup, like 3-4000 watt with a solar panel because right after a hurricanes passes, even gasoline service takes a few days to get back to "normal".
How do you handle the fuel system during periods that you don't use the Hondas? I'm referring to preventing the gas from going stale in the tank and fuel system.On Honda, you pay for quality and reliability. In my case, I live in "hurricane alley" and we know what is like to be without power for up to six months. Those budget generators wont cut it. That's why have three generators; one Firman 9000 watts dual fuel for daytime and two Honda EU7000is for nighttime which I alternate every other night.
Yeah, I have a 4-ton whole house unit that I was running yesterday on the batteries. Was drawing about 4500 watts across both legs including the pool pump. Was trying to verify if we have an issue with the utility where we were seeing some lights dimming/pulsing when the washing machine was in agitate mode. Checking both legs coming in from the meter, one was 113VAC and the other was 129VAC so I called the utility company and file a request for them to check the line. When testing with the inverter/battery setup, there was still some pulsing but not as bad. Not sure if there is a loose neutral somewhere or if it is some other problem. Opened the panel and couldn't fine any loose wires.I think Browse deWeb runs his 5 ton ac unit off his 20kWh battery bank.
Browse, can you give a ball park figure for how much your battery backup system cost you?
Wow, that's right down to the home plate detail! Thanks for the breakdown.
Your covered lol.On Honda, you pay for quality and reliability. In my case, I live in "hurricane alley" and we know what is like to be without power for up to six months. Those budget generators wont cut it. That's why have three generators; one Firman 9000 watts dual fuel for daytime and two Honda EU7000is for nighttime which I alternate every other night.
Ice storm followed by the big black out set me straight.
I have 3 4BGEs, 2 LK205s, 1.5RM21, 4AM21 Kohler, 1 Honda-Franken-Kohler 3RM21, 1 CCK5.
I have 3 4BGEs, 2 LK205s, 1.5RM21, 4AM21 Kohler, 1 Honda-Franken-Kohler 3RM21, 1 CCK5.
21 - 39 of 39 Posts
Power Equipment Forum
A forum community dedicated to power equipment owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about brands, maintenance, reviews, troubleshooting, repairs, accessories, classifieds, and more! Open to all tools from Air Compressors, generators, log splitters, pressure washers, sump pumps, water pumps and weedeaters.
Full Forum Listing
Recommended Communities
