tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post8225944899104630019..comments2024-03-27T14:16:36.463-06:00Comments on Fy Nyth...: My generatorFy Nythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890253011233652121noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-63593019877020407172020-07-06T16:10:25.784-06:002020-07-06T16:10:25.784-06:00Thanks again for your time and generosity to share...Thanks again for your time and generosity to share this information with us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603856586678871526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-76077409671214446182018-04-23T11:19:41.866-06:002018-04-23T11:19:41.866-06:00Thanks for sharing nice information . i like your ...Thanks for sharing nice information . i like your post and all you share with us is uptodate and quite informative, i would like to bookmark the page so i can come here again to read you, as you have done a wonderful job.<br />Mickle Clarckhttp://portable-generators-reviews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-58247319801323742172018-03-18T12:13:27.252-06:002018-03-18T12:13:27.252-06:00this generator blog is so informative. I'm so ...this generator blog is so informative. I'm so happyLaura Jordanhttp://generatorguid.over-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-11349139390065667282017-03-02T09:27:34.151-07:002017-03-02T09:27:34.151-07:00Thanks for all the info! You've certainly got ...Thanks for all the info! You've certainly got a lot more experience getting into the guts that I do. I've been doing 100 hour oil changes and it seems to be working well.Fy Nythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890253011233652121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-21821268378242687962017-02-01T22:46:19.142-07:002017-02-01T22:46:19.142-07:00I should learn to say everything at once...forgot ...I should learn to say everything at once...forgot a few things, with that model you can let it run out of fuel with a load on and not worry about anything. That unit has a embedded neo magnet on the rotor so its altenator is guaranteed to start up every time.<br />The circuit breaker is only a code requirement for selling, and at 10amps a pain in the xxx. I suggest you undo the four screws holding the front plate on so that you can get to the back of the circuit breaker, then put both wires on the same screw, that will effectively jump out the breaker. Trust me.... this allows the unit to run devices needing heavy start up current, or I should say heavier start up current. with that done you will have a generator that can really box outside its weight class so to speak. This unit has no regulator, and that's a good thing as you can hack it for other purposes, for example I dial the rpms way up running the unit at maybe 140-150 vac, and then I can run a 1800 watt chop saw cutting steel pipe, or then I can run my 1750 watt Makita chop saw and cut 2x6s all day. I also can turn the rpms way down so the voltage is roughly 80 volts AC This lets my battery charger run for roughly 12 hrs on a tank full of gas hammering out 24 amps dc into my batts..what I am saying is for the price, and quality of construction these are great units. I have found 50 hrs to be the right oil change interval though some people I know do 100 hr oil changes and seem to have no problems...each to there own. The low oil shut down circuit is a bad design IMO, It depends on the continuity of the wiring to function. You can see how this isn't wise yourself, the shutdown wire is the black wire to the left of the yellow oil fill plug, in the picture at the top of your page you can just see part of it. For fun with the unit running grab this wire and give it a tug, it should come apart just above, but behind the control panel and guess what? the unit will keep running...like I said bad design IMO. You can just plug that wire back in to where it pulled out from (just butt connectors). The good news is even if these wires come apart and the unit runs out of oil and seizes up....no worries, just let it cool down, fill with oil, and your good to go again. Ok that's all I know now..doneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-90548494923361722092017-02-01T08:59:36.770-07:002017-02-01T08:59:36.770-07:00Nice idea! I don't have to start mine very oft...Nice idea! I don't have to start mine very often when it's cold and it usually starts pretty easily. We we get in the -30's it does take a few more pulls. But I'll keep that plan in mind if I end up needing to start it more in colder temps. Thank you!Fy Nythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890253011233652121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-40561554760156978102017-01-30T18:22:24.151-07:002017-01-30T18:22:24.151-07:00I have about a half dozen of those generators.I wa...I have about a half dozen of those generators.I wait until they are on sale a Canadian tire for 199.00 Canucastanian dollars. I once put nearly 3000 hours on one, and intentionally tried to abuse it...here is a tip for cold weather starting (I am up by Edmonton -40 sometimes)Remove the stupid pull cord assy from the rear of that unit, throw it over your shoulder and forget about it, instead get a 16 mm deep socket (it might be 17mm I suffer from oldtimers, and am to lazy to go look), and the adapter for the socket put these pieces in your cordless drill, set the drill to high speed and place the socket on the nut in the center of the flywheel....pull the trigger..... you will spin that genie right up even at -30. This is a life changing tip....it lowers the amount of swearing I do trying to start the things when cold.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-69934565741843685062016-04-22T23:36:45.848-06:002016-04-22T23:36:45.848-06:00It's great. I'll buy another one exactly t...It's great. I'll buy another one exactly the same when I wear this one out. It, along with the charge controller I have do an excellent job of maintaining my batteries. So far, they are still operating like new.<br /><br />My inverter is a pure sine wave and I have had no problems with it.Fy Nythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890253011233652121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-55369764974819496262016-03-23T00:37:03.713-06:002016-03-23T00:37:03.713-06:00Can you please tell me how this thing is still run...Can you please tell me how this thing is still running as of today? any problems? did it fry your battery bank for your solar system? etc? the inverter should be modified sine wave which is bad for batteries, the Wynns on youtube said their laptop battery and charger were destroyed after a year using modified sine invertereksinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550211202421177047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-89267838251282246602016-03-23T00:34:42.545-06:002016-03-23T00:34:42.545-06:00the fuel tank is 1.45 gallonsthe fuel tank is 1.45 gallonseksinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550211202421177047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-83442535970806648002016-02-16T11:44:28.454-07:002016-02-16T11:44:28.454-07:00I don't know exactly how your generator is set...I don't know exactly how your generator is set up, but with mine, you can take apart the casing that holds the pull cord and thread a new one through it.<br /><br />Good point. I have always bought ethanol free gas for my generator and would recommend never putting ethanol in anything small especially. It's terrible for the life of any engine.Fy Nythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890253011233652121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-82545188781508493162016-02-02T18:01:30.437-07:002016-02-02T18:01:30.437-07:00The pull cord breaking seems to be a common proble...The pull cord breaking seems to be a common problem. The same thing happened to our Predator Generator similar to this one [http://www.harborfreight.com/8750-peak7000-running-watts-13-hp-420cc-generator-epa-iii-68530.html]. Other than that issue, it has been a dream. Fortunately, it also has an electric start so when we need to start it, hubby hauls a battery, hooks it up and cranks the generator. =]<br /><br />Just wanted to share that we have noticed when we use pure gasoline (no ethanol) it runs about three hours longer. <br /><br />Great post! Keep up the good work. =]Georgia Peachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-13241824777238679792016-01-19T00:15:19.941-07:002016-01-19T00:15:19.941-07:00They are about 60-70 lbs. I have only brought one ...They are about 60-70 lbs. I have only brought one inside on the very coldest nights. Like when it's 60 degrees below freezing. And I am enjoying my winter. Thank you!Fy Nythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890253011233652121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-61422544573798779492016-01-07T19:24:14.711-07:002016-01-07T19:24:14.711-07:00You talk about bringing the generators in the hous...You talk about bringing the generators in the house to warm up. How heavy are they? Do you have a photo with something near them for scale?<br />I am really enjoying your posts and hope you are weathering this winter well.lavenderdawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06978208306599377673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-9502213184109026132015-12-28T03:50:45.081-07:002015-12-28T03:50:45.081-07:00As you have built a 'house' for your genny...As you have built a 'house' for your genny, why couldn't you install a light bulb in it, and keep it burning during your below freezing temps to keep the genny warm so you wouldn't have to bring it indoors to warm it up? Where I used to live, we had ice storms instead of snow. We had problems with our water well pump and it freezing up. So we installed a light bulb in the well house, problem solved. Don't know if it'll work for you, but it's a thought.Jackienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-64870675125216546142015-10-16T09:16:14.859-06:002015-10-16T09:16:14.859-06:00Thank you. I just have two 5 gallon military style...Thank you. I just have two 5 gallon military style cans, and one plastic 2 gallon jug. This lasts me a few weeks to a few months depending on the season. The genny uses just under a gallon to run for ten hours. In the coldest and darkest days of winter, I can run it for almost that in one day. In the middle of summer, I can go for two months without turning it on at all. Hope that helps!Fy Nythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890253011233652121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-15818366675692948672015-09-07T19:55:06.739-06:002015-09-07T19:55:06.739-06:00Hi Ariel,
Awesome tiny house- I love it and how yo...Hi Ariel,<br />Awesome tiny house- I love it and how you explained everything- especially on how to run it. I'm wondering how do you or do you store extra gasoline as back up? And how much gasoline does the generator(s) use in different seasons? Thanks Diana Sew Sistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682612090299370231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-24304696946840312982015-07-16T11:43:50.075-06:002015-07-16T11:43:50.075-06:00I imagine you could use an external tank used for ...I imagine you could use an external tank used for an outboard boat engine. Those are usually 5-6 gallons. You could probably go near a week with that! You could just disconnect the built in tank (after it's empty), remove any fitting on the new external tank that connects to the outboard motor, and plug the rubber hose from the external tank to the fuel valve on the generator. You may have to mount the new tank above the generator as it might have to be gravity assisted. But maybe not if you use the bulb primer on the external tank line to start the fuel flow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-42990773220133057012015-07-16T11:27:17.349-06:002015-07-16T11:27:17.349-06:00Also, if you're only using it in very cold tem...Also, if you're only using it in very cold temps below zero, use 0w30. For milder winters between 0-30+ degrees, use 5w30. Just make sure it's synthetic oil if you're going to lower weights. This will definitely make it easier to start. A good 5w30 synthetic should also have no problem in the summer at regular oil change intervals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-70728632190273597922015-07-16T05:18:08.141-06:002015-07-16T05:18:08.141-06:00Thanks for the tip!Thanks for the tip!Fy Nythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890253011233652121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-11721749138185938202015-07-16T05:17:45.716-06:002015-07-16T05:17:45.716-06:00Hmm. That's interesting. I wonder if there is ...Hmm. That's interesting. I wonder if there is one that fits my Champion?Fy Nythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890253011233652121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-9130183210871353582015-07-15T18:57:47.980-06:002015-07-15T18:57:47.980-06:00I think your generator is 4 cycle, try using synth...I think your generator is 4 cycle, try using synthetic oil, will be much easier to start and last much longer. Nice house!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-29143911034090365682015-02-01T12:13:21.222-07:002015-02-01T12:13:21.222-07:00I saw on Amazon that there is an EXTENDED RUN FUEL...I saw on Amazon that there is an EXTENDED RUN FUEL GAS CAP FITS HONDA Eu2000i GENERATOR" for about $33. It says you can connect to an external fuel tank for extended run times.Richard Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661288602002161903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-67354027420266055892015-01-31T10:15:16.938-07:002015-01-31T10:15:16.938-07:00I've never used the eu3000. I have used the eu...I've never used the eu3000. I have used the eu2000 though and like it a lot. It is a simple to use and efficient model. It seems to have an issue with the oil safety switch when the temps drop below freezing and shuts it's self off because it thinks the oil is low. Bringing it in the house and warming it up a little solves this problem but it is inconvenient if you live in a cold climate. Honda is working on this issue. Everything else about the generator is great though more expensive than the Champion that I have which does not seem to have to oil switch issue.Fy Nythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890253011233652121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133711281720638678.post-26083552101054379892015-01-28T03:34:50.131-07:002015-01-28T03:34:50.131-07:00Very nice post on generators!! Well guys I want yo...Very nice post on generators!! Well guys I want your opinions on <a href="http://www.aapowersales.com/honda-generator-p/eu3000is.htm" rel="nofollow">Honda generator eu3000is</a>. Actually I searched on internet and really liked all its features. Still I am looking for more detailed information from all of you friends!!<br />alford jasim02https://www.blogger.com/profile/13919962516448624656noreply@blogger.com