Honda EU 2000 powering AC

This is a test of the Honda EU2000 to see if it has sufficient power to start a small 5200 BTU window unit style air conditioner. Possible applications would include camping or power outages in warm climates.

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• EU2000

[JAsamPUTNIK]

thank you for posting this video. wonder how much BTU is that ac unit?

[metrowash]

it's a small one, only 5000 BTU. I bought it at target last year for 89.95. My plan is to use this to keep my basement rec room cool in the event of an extended power outage. I'm considering buying a larger portable AC 8000 BTU or so.

For those who wonder what this video is about- The big concern is whether the EU2000 can handle the start up load of an AC unit. The Honda started this little unit just fine. It's a great little generator.

[wmahwmah]

I have a 5200 air unit in the back window of my van and also have a Honda2000. I did run it a few weeks ago to power the air for about 3 hours with the air on power save mode and then all night running a small fan for another 8 or 9 hours after the first 3 of the one gallon of gas with the Honda set on economy mode.

I do recommend for anyone that has one running outside to lock it down somehow as they can be a target for the opportunist thief.

[JAsamPUTNIK]

thank you that's what i need it to know if it will power the 5000 btu, I'm trying to install it in my semi truck so i don't have to run this 14 liter engine to stay cool over night. thx again

[dx9s]

Yeah, the EU2000i is simply amazing (I have one)... I am really surprised how well it works. I ran my fridge (a modern one that is efficient as well, startup around 500VA and runs around 200VA ... VA is almost like watts but without the power factor which is almost 1) and electric heater (900W power factor of 1.0 = 900VA) during a power outage of almost two days.

A modern 5000BTU AC doesn't phase me on bit. It's probably about 500VA start and 350VA running (by listening to the engine RPM)

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[tlaroche38]

@metrowash For an 8000 BTU A/C I recommend the Delonghi NF-170. I have one, and it is very good

[454RedHawk]

I am using my Honda EU1000 (<----that's right 1000) to run an 8,000BTU window type A/C

[rnordquest]

@metrowash but will it handle the startup in eco mode?

[MrNightro]

Well if you have two AC units that each draw a continuous 1,800 watts (1,800 watts is 15 amps) that means you're drawing 3,600 (30 amps) just on them your lathe is 1,200 (10 amps) so that's a total of 4,800 watts (40 amps) continuously plus your lights. Very close to your generators 5,000 watt rating, I would suggest either just run on AC or upgrade your generator for more headroom.

[robby844]

oh and the ac is 120

[robby844]

lights but the same ones you got.the lathe is only 1200 watts

[MrNightro]

Are your AC units 220v or 110v? What is the draw of your lathe? do you have anything else on the generator such as lights or other power tools?