Generator - Automatic Voltage Regulator

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I'm in the market for an inverter generator.
I'm deciding between the Ryobi RG-2000i and the Honda EU22i.
However, the Honda doesn't have an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR).
Why doesn't the Honda have one?

Is it safe for me to use the Honda for my TV and PC?
 
Trust|Nobody said:
I'm in the market for an inverter generator.
I'm deciding between the Ryobi RG-2000i and the Honda EU22i.
However, the Honda doesn't have an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR).
Why doesn't the Honda have one?

Is it safe for me to use the Honda for my TV and PC?
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If it is an inverter generator, it will be fine.
 
Trust|Nobody said:
Ok thanks.
Do you have any experience with these two generators?
Which do you recommend?
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Unfortunately not, but Honda has a much better reputation. Whether this translates to better quality, I can't say. Sorry.
 
If the choice is between Honda and roybi, I will go for Honda anytime. Connect a ups to the tv and computer and u should be fine.
 
Don't know much about the power supply. The Honda is a far better motor.
Google sine wave outputs for electrical equipment.
 
If your buddy told you not to buy the Honda he knows nothing about generators. The Honda is the Rolls Royce of invertor generators and the Ryobi is the Tata. Have you compared prices? The fact that the Honda is double the price and even at that price it’s selling should tell you all you need to know about it’s quality.
 
I would go for the inverter generator in that case. Also, these cheap generators you get, I do not recommend them, I heard of a guy that bought a cheap genny, and it was fine the first day. The second day, it dropped a valve. (Cheap chinese engine btw)
 
Jaws677 said:
Your buddy does know ****


The Honda is a winner

Relatively silent, fuel efficient and portable
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His buddy just like us here probably did not know it was an inverter generator, I am sure had he known as an electrical engineer he would have given the right advice.
 
I have the Honda EU30IS.

First I bought the Ryobi 2kw inverter generator, which was dead on arrival. I then swapped it out for a 6.5 kw AVR Grip generator which provided tons of good power but ate 25l every 10 hours or so and was extremely noisy.

Sold it and finally got hold of the Honda, which has provided 5 years of reliable power and is quiet and fuel efficient.

Remember to run the carb empty if you are going to leave the generator standing.
 
4.1L tank / 3.4hrs = 1.2L/hr consumption or 1.2/2000W for the Honda.

I bought a Ryobi 5kW (not kVa) and that uses 25L/8hrs = 3.125L/hr. That was just under R10k at Brites in CPT.

So to get the Honda's efficiency at the Ryobis kW rating:

1.2L/2000W=0,0006L/hr/W

0,0006x5000W=3L/Hr (Honda's efficiency at Ryobi's capacity).

Though I think there are a lot of variables not taken into account or represented properly which could change the results.
 
thechamp said:
His buddy just like us here probably did not know it was an inverter generator, I am sure had he known as an electrical engineer he would have given the right advice.
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That's correct, my buddy thought it was just an ordinary generator.
 
Wasabee! said:
4.1L tank / 3.4hrs = 1.2L/hr consumption or 1.2/2000W for the Honda.

I bought a Ryobi 5kW (not kVa) and that uses 25L/8hrs = 3.125L/hr. That was just under R10k at Brites in CPT.

So to get the Honda's efficiency at the Ryobis kW rating:

1.2L/2000W=0,0006L/hr/W

0,0006x5000W=3L/Hr (Honda's efficiency at Ryobi's capacity).

Though I think there are a lot of variables not taken into account or represented properly which could change the results.
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So you have shown that the Ryobi is almost as efficient as the Honda?
 
While I do agree Honda does know whow to make engines....

AVR is critical for anything that has an electronics board inside it. TV, musical keyboard. PCs, microwave etc. And for that reason I agree with the poster's friend AVR or rather nothing at all than to risk all the equipment.
 
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