Beware-Honda Generators Out of Spec

[supersunbird]

Yes, it is something you buy online and wait for delivery. Six to eight week importing wait for these after ordering and when you talk to the Honda reps, they all read the specs off their website. However, when you finally get the unit in, the official manual tells a different story.

And what is it in the manual?

 

[Nerfherder]

I still don't get why you're so upset .

He is a chop ?

 

[ToxicBunny]

Well blow me down..

The Indonesian site has a different set of specs...

They rate it at 8kva, max output 9kva....

So you paid for a 5kva Honda generator, and got an 8kva one... count yourself lucky...

 

[Alternate Reality Tourist]

Wait, you bought a Honda generator online and complain ?

You could have bought it from any Genpower without having to wait 6 - 8 weeks and not have any issues now.

Genpower doesn't stock EM10000's. Even if they did, they would still have to (legally) go through Honda SA. Thus the wait and specs would be the same.

 

[supersunbird]

He is a chop ?

He posts similar to another forumite with a similar long name, gives me a feeling of someone that was banned before.

 

[Pitbull]

Genpower doesn't stock EM10000's. Even if they did, they would still have to (legally) go through Honda SA. Thus the wait and specs would be the same.

Ok, and SA doesn't Stock Chev Camaro's

Doesn't mean there isn't other cars out there

 

[Alternate Reality Tourist]

Well blow me down..

The Indonesian site has a different set of specs...

They rate it at 8kva, max output 9kva....

So you paid for a 5kva Honda generator, and got an 8kva one... count yourself lucky...

I'm just glad to see you're finally off the '5kVa' ...

 

[ToxicBunny]

I'm just glad to see you're finally off the '5kVa' ...

Oh, I'm not..

Honda SA market it as a 5kva generator..... What Indonesia market it as is their own issue.

 

[Alternate Reality Tourist]

Oh, I'm not..

Honda SA market it as a 5kva generator..... What Indonesia market it as is their own issue.

"Honda SA market it as a 5kva generator..... " Please do us all a favor and go re-read the original post.

 

[ToxicBunny]

"Honda SA market it as a 5kva generator..... " Please do us all a favor and go re-read the original post.

You still seem to have a comprehension failure.

Honda SA rate the unit at 5kva sustained load, with the ability to peak to 9kva...

 

[Pitbull]

I'm just glad to see you're finally off the '5kVa' ...

But we've mentioned it before.

You're happy with the price and get a bigger generator. Still don't see the issue

You bought EXACTLY what you want. Even the EXACT model. But then whine because it's better than you thought. It just leaves me baffled.

 

[Nerfherder]

But we've mentioned it before.

You're happy with the price and get a bigger generator. Still don't see the issue

You bought EXACTLY what you want. Even the EXACT model. But then whine because it's better than you thought. It just leaves me baffled.

I can just see this guy at the Merc dealership when they give him an AMG by accident.

 

[Alternate Reality Tourist]

But we've mentioned it before.

You're happy with the price and get a bigger generator. Still don't see the issue

You bought EXACTLY what you want. Even the EXACT model. But then whine because it's better than you thought. It just leaves me baffled.

I actually overpaid. I wanted a 5kVa rated output genset. If I had known this one was rated higher, I could have purchased a less expensive model.

 

[Alternate Reality Tourist]

And what is it in the manual?

Rated output (AC) of 9kVa

Maximum peak output (AC) of 10 kVa.

Guys, I will get my money's worth as it is a very good quality machine and the prices of these gensets are getting higher every month. I just want to warn those people who are designing an off-grid system to get their design specs from someone other than Honda SA.

 

[ToxicBunny]

I actually overpaid. I wanted a 5kVa rated output genset. If I had known this one was rated higher, I could have purchased a less expensive model.

You have a 5kva rated output genset(according to Honda sa).. and it will last for ages....

What did you pay for it btw?

 

[gregmcc]

Grabs popcorn. I can see this going on for a while

 

[Pitbull]

I actually overpaid. I wanted a 5kVa rated output genset. If I had known this one was rated higher, I could have purchased a less expensive model.

Or one from a shop instead of importing one?

 

[Alternate Reality Tourist]

Grabs popcorn. I can see this going on for a while

Well, no, I don't want to ruin the fun but I've spent enough time with this. Enjoy your day everyone.

 

[Pitbull]

Rated output (AC) of 9kVa

Maximum peak output (AC) of 10 kVa.

Guys, I will get my money's worth as it is a very good quality machine and the prices of these gensets are getting higher every month. I just want to warn those people who are designing an off-grid system to get their design specs from someone other than Honda SA.

You're actually selling this exact model now. People will opt for it above a normal 5kVa because of this thread though. Streisand Effect?

 

[TehStranger]

Uh, no. Guys, I know it's the first day back from a Holiday weekend, but try to keep up. Neither the output nor the maximum (peak) rating for the generator is 5kVa.

My post had sarcasm dripping off of each letter, the fact that you failed to see that doesn't surprise me though.