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Honda 2000 EU Generator Exaust Extention
- Thread starter dtol
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Denny-
There's a discussion group for Honda EU 2000i owners on Yahoo that has discussed this several times when installing the generators on RV's and other vehicles. Do a search there for the threads and photos.
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I asked the question for you on the site (see below). You might want to join up to Yahoo Groups and this specific one if you have never done so!
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Honda EU 2000 exhaust pipe extension?
Can any of you more familiar with the site direct me to some threads, photos, or add some direct discussion on how to add an exhaust pipe extension to a Honda EU 2000 generator?
Thanks in advance!
Joe.
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Good Luck!
Joe. :teeth :thup
There's a discussion group for Honda EU 2000i owners on Yahoo that has discussed this several times when installing the generators on RV's and other vehicles. Do a search there for the threads and photos.
ON EDIT:
I asked the question for you on the site (see below). You might want to join up to Yahoo Groups and this specific one if you have never done so!
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Honda EU 2000 exhaust pipe extension?
Can any of you more familiar with the site direct me to some threads, photos, or add some direct discussion on how to add an exhaust pipe extension to a Honda EU 2000 generator?
Thanks in advance!
Joe.
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Good Luck!
Joe. :teeth :thup
Denny, I am thinking you may be referring to the Honda i2000?
I modified an aluminum, underbody box from TSC to fit. I based these mods on photos from a company that makes small genset boxes for truckers, etc..
You can see the photos of my completed and mounted box in the Tom-a-Hawk photo album under genset box sub album.
I cut a much larger exhaust end flap than the commercial manufacturer uses so that end of the genset almost protrudes out of the side. I have used this setup for many hours with no problems. I also put low set ventilation screens on the forward side of the box to eliminate any fuel vapors. I did not put any flap openings on the aft side to avoid direct water intrusion from waves. I did drill some 3/8 inch drain holes in the bottom aft corners.
The box is mounted to the swim step with four 3/8" SS bolts and a rubber base pad. Fiber pads were placed on the sides to avoid aluminum/plastic rubbing. Wood blocks placed on the floor to stabilize genset position.
The cooling fan pulls air from the control/intake side and blows it out thru the exhaust end. The large aluminum exhaust flap helps to deflect exhaust from the engine control cables, etc..
On the control side are three small aluminum flaps: 1- for shorepower line hookup alone 1- for switch and control 1- access to control panel bottom connections/switches.
The optional yoke for tying two i2000 Honda gensets together is used since it provides a handy, 30 amp, locking receptacle that fits the marine shorepower cords we use.
While you could hook up a normal household type 15 amp, two prong w/ground plug-in to the genset, that would be a weak connection and the length of the necessary adapter is the same as the lengh of the Honda 30 amp yoke adapter.
'Hope this helps,
John
I modified an aluminum, underbody box from TSC to fit. I based these mods on photos from a company that makes small genset boxes for truckers, etc..
You can see the photos of my completed and mounted box in the Tom-a-Hawk photo album under genset box sub album.
I cut a much larger exhaust end flap than the commercial manufacturer uses so that end of the genset almost protrudes out of the side. I have used this setup for many hours with no problems. I also put low set ventilation screens on the forward side of the box to eliminate any fuel vapors. I did not put any flap openings on the aft side to avoid direct water intrusion from waves. I did drill some 3/8 inch drain holes in the bottom aft corners.
The box is mounted to the swim step with four 3/8" SS bolts and a rubber base pad. Fiber pads were placed on the sides to avoid aluminum/plastic rubbing. Wood blocks placed on the floor to stabilize genset position.
The cooling fan pulls air from the control/intake side and blows it out thru the exhaust end. The large aluminum exhaust flap helps to deflect exhaust from the engine control cables, etc..
On the control side are three small aluminum flaps: 1- for shorepower line hookup alone 1- for switch and control 1- access to control panel bottom connections/switches.
The optional yoke for tying two i2000 Honda gensets together is used since it provides a handy, 30 amp, locking receptacle that fits the marine shorepower cords we use.
While you could hook up a normal household type 15 amp, two prong w/ground plug-in to the genset, that would be a weak connection and the length of the necessary adapter is the same as the lengh of the Honda 30 amp yoke adapter.
'Hope this helps,
John
Just to clarify some details:
Using the Honda 30 amp yoke on only one genset doe not give you 30 amps of power! It takes TWO i 2000 gensets to generate 30 amp power. The yoke just allows you to plug in the 30 amp, twist locking, shorepower cord.
I remove the extra fuel tanks from the genset box when using the genset. They stay in place well amongst the control cables. It would be dangerous to leave them place inside the box when using the generator.
Of course, any fuel spillage on refueling the genset has to be cleared and well ventilated prior to starting the genset. Also, the genset (as noted in manual) should be allowed to cool before refueling.
John
Using the Honda 30 amp yoke on only one genset doe not give you 30 amps of power! It takes TWO i 2000 gensets to generate 30 amp power. The yoke just allows you to plug in the 30 amp, twist locking, shorepower cord.
I remove the extra fuel tanks from the genset box when using the genset. They stay in place well amongst the control cables. It would be dangerous to leave them place inside the box when using the generator.
Of course, any fuel spillage on refueling the genset has to be cleared and well ventilated prior to starting the genset. Also, the genset (as noted in manual) should be allowed to cool before refueling.
John
John-
Nice job on the generator box design! Very well thought out and executed.
Here's a link from the Yahoo Honda Eu2000 site about an RV installation that has some interesting ideas, adaptations and photos:
Honda EU 2000 RV Installation
One can also operate the generator from on top of a storage box placed in the cockpit without all the elaborate requirements demanded by the in-box type operation:
Locking Generator Storage Box and Operating Platform (I use the box on both my C-Dory and Sea Ray, the latter of which is pictured in the photos.)
Also, Bob Austin operates his Honda EU 2000 on top of a milk crate placed on the swim step between the two motors on his TomCat 255. It's held down by bungee straps, and there are photos in his album. Hopefully, he's chime in here and direct us to the photos.
Joe. :teeth :thup
Nice job on the generator box design! Very well thought out and executed.
Here's a link from the Yahoo Honda Eu2000 site about an RV installation that has some interesting ideas, adaptations and photos:
Honda EU 2000 RV Installation
One can also operate the generator from on top of a storage box placed in the cockpit without all the elaborate requirements demanded by the in-box type operation:
Locking Generator Storage Box and Operating Platform (I use the box on both my C-Dory and Sea Ray, the latter of which is pictured in the photos.)
Also, Bob Austin operates his Honda EU 2000 on top of a milk crate placed on the swim step between the two motors on his TomCat 255. It's held down by bungee straps, and there are photos in his album. Hopefully, he's chime in here and direct us to the photos.
Joe. :teeth :thup
Thanks, Joe,
Thanks for mentioning that option of a smaller box or milk crate. One could get a smaller aluminum box and set the genset on top of that while in use. That setup would take up much less space than my bigger box.
I chose the larger box in that there is ample room to pull the starter, check the oil, store spare fuel, etc.. I would have had to find some way to store the extra fuel with a smaller box. I wanted a setup that I could leave, locked and secure for long periods of time and protected from snow, rain and waves during use.
Final setup would depend upon each individual's needs and available space.
John
Thanks for mentioning that option of a smaller box or milk crate. One could get a smaller aluminum box and set the genset on top of that while in use. That setup would take up much less space than my bigger box.
I chose the larger box in that there is ample room to pull the starter, check the oil, store spare fuel, etc.. I would have had to find some way to store the extra fuel with a smaller box. I wanted a setup that I could leave, locked and secure for long periods of time and protected from snow, rain and waves during use.
Final setup would depend upon each individual's needs and available space.
John