Honda EU 7000 inverter generator at 7700 W full load bank test until breaker tripped

Maximum load test on a Honda EU 7000 W Honda generator sustained 7000 W load with no problem with a 7700 W surge before breaker tripped. I have never found a video on KZbin that showed exactly how much this generator would take so I wanted to do a complete load test just to show what it took to shut this generator down..

[@GJAndy]

Thanks for doing this overload test on the Honda 7000.. I am thinking about buying one of them.. Appreciate what you did here by making this video.., and thanx for sharing...

[@christianeguimaraes3675]

*Great **Generater.Systems** . Our 1st 2500W Champion backed us up with hurricane Ida last August when our whole home generator crapped out after 8 days. Love the dual fuel. Hope to never run gasoline in it.Bought this 2500W to parallel with our other one for the RV.*

[@johnw.peterson4311]

In the fire dept., Honda equipment NEVER failed us.

[@geod3589]

My bro-in-law works in road construction and Hondas are all they will use.

[@DanielGonzalez-un6rz]

Specially if you use engineered fuel in them. Trufuel, vp fuels, sthil and ect.

[@Americanlightingandfixture]

Thanks Michael, appreciate you posting this video. I’m running mine at the moment up in Massachusetts for a downed power line. Most lights on, two ceiling fans, tv, refrigerator, boiler and outside lights and I’m at 1050-1100 in Eco Mode. I’m loving this machine, well worth the investment!! Cheers

[@rousseleaujean8345]

At this point you have to turn off the eco mode

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

Well done btw. Thanks. I have some Honda 2000. Well over 11k hours before one finally froze and wouldn't run. The rings stuck to the piston. These generators are built with great strong motors. That's where the price comes in. The internals on the motor.

[@jcstapley6430]

Michael, Thank you for this video and test. I have a EU7000 with a food truck and I looking for this exact video. I know now what equipment i can install. Huge time saver, again much appreciated.

[@tonisam962]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKvQZ6Z7nNh6kK8 how to secure your portable generator properly

[@alizafar1194]

Huge respect for Honda, love Honda ❤️

[@faishalal-syafiq335]

now this is a review that i needed.. 👍🏼❤️

[@saywhatsaywhat]

Great video. I just purchased my first generator and I am a novice, so I am trying to absorb all the info I can. It is nice to know that a light will come on if you are near overload and even better to know that it will trip if too much power is being drained. Thanks.

[@tonisam962]

You’ll like this video too kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKvQZ6Z7nNh6kK8

[@lperez101850]

Thanks for the test. I’ve owned the earlier model ES7000IS since the 2005 hurricane season here in Southeast Florida and to date, it has served us well. I’ve never added the amount of load you just tested so it’s good to know how much it will actually run... Mine plugs in via a dedicated transfer switch and runs all of the 120v load in our 3 bedroom 2 bath home. We’re able to run all the LED lighting load, microwave oven, refrigerator, 2 burner electric stove, fans, tv, computer and a 6,000BTU window unit for our bedroom at night. It will run for 14 hours on the 4.7 gallon tank @ 50% load. I use REC90 non ethanol fuel ⛽️ while in storage and when hurricane season comes I store 6-5 gallon safety cans of regular gas with Stabil. At the end of the season, if not used, I gas-up my vehicles. It is one of the quietest if not the quietest inverter/gen sets on the market. Yep, it’s not cheap, mine was $2,800 back in 2005 and more today.

[@michalp2362]

Great tips on how to efficiently mange fresh fuel

[@duskyman1]

I do similar I usually have six five gallon cans of 92 non-ethanol stabilized. It's good for at least a year in sealed containers. Premium fuel does not make as much gums and varnish as lower grade fuel does when it's in storage. I have kept stabilized premium non-ethanol fuel one year in my boat . Without any problem whatsoever. I use mercury fuel stabilizer it takes one ounce per 10 gallons Then I have another 50 gallons in my boat.... And then I have about 45 gallons in the cars when a hurricane is coming.... All together that's about 125 gallons. I've run for 2 weeks without having to get more fuel using a 3500 generator and two 8000 BTU window units. After hurricane season I just pour most of the gas into my truck one can at a time. Keeping one around for electrical outages. When you need fuel you're just a few minutes away from siphoning out of your boat or a car...

[@drheckle]

Thank you for this, I was wondering how it would work and this is exactly what I was looking for!!!

[@lukedevereux4103]

I bet the generator was like 'oohh you bastard' soon as the oven turned on hahah

[@FirstFreedom]

Got one of these coming in this weekend. Can't wait.

[@mojo4376]

Just bought one. Very happy with it.

[@BuggysTowJam]

They're badass generators! Mine has 4300 hours on it and it still looks brand new and runs like new. It amazes me. I've changed oil every 100 hours and only ran premium gas and I've 0 trouble with it. It still has original battery. Honda eu7000is for the win!

[@Michael-qy1jz]

How do you think the sound level is compared to a comparable home depot or etc generator?? I'm in Florida, so if I am using it, it will be for air conditioning. lol.

[@BuggysTowJam]

@@Michael-qy1jz Herb i can't tell you comparison because i have never used the home depot or compatible generators. I have a few other generators Troy built 5500watt and that one is noisy, I've had several Hondas the eu2000is, the eu3000i, and eu2200is, and all of the Hondas including my eu7000 are hands down the quietest generators I've ever had. Mine still looks brand new and runs like new. When i show people the hour meter they can't believe it has as many hours on it as it does. You can't go wrong with buying a honda. They hold there value. They're very efficient. They sip the fuel. And they are very quiet. If price is a factor that's steering you towards the similar ones look for a good used one to save some money. I don't know how big an ac you're going to run. But my eu2000is i had with my campervan. And it ran my rooftop ac and fridge and tv. If i were using coffee pot as well. I'd turn ac off to brew the coffee them put it in my thermos to keep it hot, and turn my ac back on. So if you're talking window ac the eu2000 will be plenty.

[@Michael-qy1jz]

@@BuggysTowJam Thanks, I have a Briggs 8k peak that runs great and runs my home a/c, but it's very noisy. I dont think people realize how big of factor noise is until after a hurricane and all the neighborhoods have lost power. Lol. I have a trane 2 ton a/c. I love the idea of that 7000 unit with fuel injection!

[@BuggysTowJam]

@@Michael-qy1jz okay gotcha you're going to run the central air. The 7000 is a fine choice. And yes i understand the noise issue once power is down. I hear my neighbor 2 houses away generator and mine is purring. Lol and really fuel efficient. If you're powers down for long lengths of time I'd suggest getting a separate larger fuel tank. The fuel injection is great. No carburetor to get gummed up from sitting.

[@Michael-qy1jz]

@@BuggysTowJam Thanks, I see the extended tank kit which is a great Idea and I noticed they had an extended exhaust out kit too. I'm sure these units are flawless

[@bloodmooncomix457]

Nice "myth busting" style product review! Looking for a strong food truck generator and your curiosity satisfied mine! 😎👊

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

7650 kicked off. That's impressive. Just think if you Paralleled two of them. Youd have some serious power

[@hey_youtubeim_back2159]

I'm getting one soon. Great video.

[@mytropicalhomestead]

very good . we got one as well to compliment our offgrid solar system in Puerto Rico & works like a charm, so much less noise than the Champion 9k we got at costco

[@josealfredfernandes]

Specs? I may purchase it if it outperforms this one.

[@seabass523]

Great video I have one myself recently got it and I just kept looking at it . I love it !!! 😎

[@tonisam962]

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[@BradiKal61]

@@tonisam962 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfcpnyIeaiJqtU

[@AudiophileTommy]

Great video !!!👍🥂

[@michaelpoczynek]

Funny and entertaining. After Hurricane Fiona hit Atlantic Canada I am buying one of these as soon as I can find one. Thanks for making this video.

[@hykarthik]

Thanks for the video

[@engineer3112]

I like the electric start. And the delivery was good

[@Network-Mike]

That's impressive!

[@windfire5380]

I love my Honda 7000is. Wow, is it quite for normal use (lights and basics) are under 2000 va. BEST yet, it produces clean power for the PCs, LEDs and my thermostat. Yeah, $5k is expensive, but it does the job very nicely.

[@leet0809]

fun & informative video.

[@Itdontmatter69]

That’s very impressive. Be good in my food truck

[@jammingmartin2661]

i think the only reason it overloaded was a large ampere load all at one time. i have seen this generator put out 8800 watts with a slow ramp up. great demo thanks. excellent product.

[@AgentSmith911]

This is great for people living in hurricane and tornado prone areas for power outages 🌪️ 🔋

[@dougiequick1]

You can add MANY folks in California to the clan ....we don't have the hurricanes but we have WILDFIRE threat these days! The utilities just LOVE to cut the power during high winds ....because they are scared to death of having to pay out billions of dollars when power lines get accused to causing wild fires. Anymore we can count on several days a year of this nonsense ....plus I mean there is always the slight chance and earthquake could cause outage not to mention occasional localized lightening strikes to transformers which could take all day to replace etc....went so many years of never needing a genny for more than a couple hours to it now having become an out and out mandatory piece of gear ....in fact we are one of the only cheapskates in our tiny rural community that does not have a full on 20kw etc "whole house generator" hardwired into home....LOL mine gets wheeled out and plugged in via cord as needed ....everyone else just about has auto transfer switch that switches over while auto starting their propane fueled generators....their lights dim for a few seconds is all....some even have battery backed inverter power so they might not even know they they lost power at all! (must be nice to be rich....lol)

[@ziadzden1992]

Nice video. U showed how able is Honda EU70is

[@davegeorge7094]

RPM goes up with the load, I like inverter generators.

[@MarkSmith-Uzor]

Beautiful video thanks alot!!!! Wow that Generator is totally awesome!!!

[@brandygonzalez9300]

I like this video..

[@mikeymcmikeface5599]

I like the auto throttle.

[@distantsignal]

Have you ever heard of converting a Honda EU7000 to run on natural gas? Would love to get one and convert it to NatGas for standby use at my house.

[@angeloguzman1426]

Hi, can you explain how you connected to run whole house. I have a Honda 3000iS and it's connected only to four circuit breakers. Thanks for the video and help.

[@TOURMANBOB]

I do believe that Honda generators are underrated for the power they will put out

[@Boobtube.]

what wire gage is your yellow cord feeding the house?

[@craigsouder9334]

How'd you plug in house house power to a generator? I see how u plug a dryer in or any aplliance but not a breaker box.

[@rottweilerbunker1]

How about turning on an ac/Inverter 18,000btu would It move it together with freezer and refrigerator? Have to check on does numbers.

[@backinthewoods2022]

Thanks for the video I am thinking about this for our off grid house as a back up to our kohler back up propane generator that back up our solar power. Better safe then sorry. Is this unit still working well I see this video is 2 years old?

[@cujet]

Can you overload it via the 240V outlet? Some inverter generators limit the current on the outlet.

[@SkyHawk2849]

How many amps is your switch?

[@TiqueO6]

Nice video, Thanks! Would it behave the same if the "Eco" mode switch was off?

[@Lifeinthewoods99]

7200 watts will probably trip it offline, just might run a little longer at 7.2 kw...nice inverter. But when you see the overload light come on a timer starts and it's just a matter of time.

[@ohdirtracer]

What length and guage cord are you using? I just purchased this item but need a house hook-up with cord.

[@megamind903]

Can this run 2hp high pressure pump water motor

[@SNeal5966]

The thing is though, it's only rated at what, 5500 continuous running wats? How long would it run at say 7,000 watts before tripping since that's over it's rated continuous duty level? Just curious b/c I am thinking about upgrading to one of these but not sure it's quite big enough for my needs.

[@birdmann128]

Just ordered mine today. Sick power

[@wigum12]

where did you get it from? it seems to be discontinued everywhere i look

[@tripacer8259]

Glad you did it because at $4000 I won't! I LOVE my Honda EU7000is

[@carlosreyes6448]

I paid 4k. For mine to at electric generators direct, they sell for 4.5k,now but there's a website called pandugenerators.com that sells them for 2300.00 bucks man we got screwed lol

[@carlosreyes6448]

Pandugereator.com

[@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife]

@@carlosreyes6448 fuck u scammer lmao

[@moulin6]

what size generator would you need go run your home AC? I understand that the initial kick start is very high, but what would be the running what's>>. I heard one video saying something about a kit for home AC to decrease the kick start power... But I really don't understand too much about this... not electric inclined at all! Thanks

[@AsianStvex]

like a hard start capacitor?

[@rickkrisekberg2272]

Can someone explain to me if the entire house is plugged into the 30amp outlet that will trip above 30amps(3,600watts), how can a generator be providing 5,600watts without the breaker on the generator tripping? (seen at 1:15 on video). Is the 30amp breaker rated per phase? Being there are 2 phases it would be 3600*2=7200watts?

[@hernandez-perezandroid5983]

If you look closely he is actually using all outlets individually. One 30 amp 120v, two 20 amp 120 and one 30 amps 240v that gives the generator the capacity to perfectly manage 100amps simultaneously ;) Also just the 240v outlet a 30 amps breaker that can manage 7,200 watts by itself. To calculate the wattage you multiply voltage by amps in the case it will be: 240 X 30 = 7,200

[@BK-gc1jm]

Besides range. Could u run any ac units? How about fuel consumption? How did it do? Good job on the video.. I have an 5000is I am selling and getting a 7000is 2021.

[@RNR24N7]

Great video. How is your Honda Eu7000is connected to the house? Are you using an interlock device on your main electrical panel? Thx

[@hariranormal5584]

This generator isnt even rated for 7000, its actually a 5000 continues IIRC, So pretty amazing it actually can sustain those loads

[@rj5403]

Can it also run 220 v. Well pump 1/2 HP....elect water tank .o??

[@afawurchannel8892]

👍👍👍

[@bobingalls4643]

Fridge and Deep freeze running?

[@Todd.T]

We use these for telecom backup. Chain them to a unmovable object, fill with fuel, start it up and leave it. Snow or rain, it just runs.

[@thetechguy600]

Quick question, how do you have your entire house wired to a single plug to the outside that can be ran from a generator?

[@michaelvaughn5439]

TheTechGuy600 You basically wire and cable into a breaker a 240 amp breaker inside your switch box then shut the power off from the main coming into the house and then when you’re ready to power up the house flip that 50 amp breaker and then the cord becomes live straight out to the generator very simple connection I need to make sure you know what you doing Because you can’t accidentally flip it on with the main switch on make sure the main switches off before turning your generator power on

[@bcriswell]

Look up generator transfer switch. There's a kind that can connect to your whole breaker box or a kind where you pre pick which loads you'll want to supply ahead of time and you'll be stuck with those. There's a lot to this so do your research and do your homework. I recommend a qualified electrician do the work for you. But study up on the options and how they work so you can ask questions and understand the system you're going to have installed and its limitations.

[@michaelvaughn5439]

It will run a 2 ton unit central unit with no problem as long as you do the hard start capacitor kit on your air-conditioning or if you run it parallel with any other size on the generator it will easily kick on a 2 ton or a 4 ton with just the help of a 2000 W Honda connected

[@tonisam962]

People really needs to watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKvQZ6Z7nNh6kK8

[@browsedeweb8834]

A soft start kit is better. Reduces the LRA inrush current by up to 70%. The MicroAir Easy Start 368 model is a good one for larger AC units.

[@Rockrewls]

If possible could you load test a Yamaha EF6300 like this??

[@DeutscherQualitaetspenis]

Is no grounding necessary?

[@UTubeGlennAR]

>^..^< Thank you for making this video/test and sharing......

[@merrytv1963]

Can it power 2 air-conditioning

[@michaelvaughn5439]

I would assume if the overload light is not on it would probably run a long time but I have never had it trip out until I was well over 7500 Watts.. When the red overload light comes on it will trip the breaker but I’ve never had to do it until that overload light comes on

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Please remember not to run your generator in wet conditions because you can get electrocuted if your generator is wet. Thank you that your generator is 20 feet away from your house so your family won’t get carbon monoxide poisoning. But the only thing is generators should not get wet or be used in wet conditions. I know all about generator safety.

[@craiga7652]

Honda's are very nice (if you can afford it). If you can't then you need to research the cheaper brands carefully to make sure you get a reasonably decent one that hopefully won't give you any significant problems.

[@jhoodied4861]

How much and where'd you get it?

[@SONYABRAHAM22]

its not showing watts, its VA, and it tripped actually over 7000 watts which is accurate protection required for that unit.

[@danieldion8825]

With this generator, if you connect only using the L14-30 to your home, can you go up to 7000 watts for maximum and 5500 watts for continuous ? As you were using the hair dryer in the other connectors , I was wondering if we can reach the maximum using only the L14-30 connector Thanks for the review

[@xforyourinformationx]

Man ,, that`s serious

[@geod3589]

Can the 7000 be converted to propane?

[@jocelyngauthier8845]

👌🏻

[@PartnerProAlliance]

Did you say no ac?

[@392_norcal]

Does 1 VA = 1 watt?

[@seatacg]

Mike how big is your house? How do I know what size generator I need?

[@michaelvaughn5439]

GalanTv Well if you look at the cord that I have plugged into the generator and see how I cut about a 2 inch section of insulation off of the power cord and therefore I can clamp a multimeter around that power cord and get an accurate amount Reading of the power that it is consuming. But you probably need to go in your meter box and figure out with everything you’re wanting to run clamp around your inbound wire and see how many amps you’re consuming and also you can read the surge load also but that 7000 won’t be the best generator for running most households and it’s very reasonable in the time of a storm you don’t want something that’s going to use 20 gallons of gas a day that you cannot find gas that thing will run all day on about four or 5 gallons of gas. Also you may want to purchase a couple of cheap 110 V window units to put into your house during a storm when you’re going to be out of power for a few days you can put them right into your window and the generator can Easley run the smaller units and I will keep your house very comfortable without the huge surge of a big air conditioner running.

[@FunkMasterJunk]

Your video here is killer. Sold me. I was going to buy a Generac till I saw this. But got a question for everyone. Is it producing "more power", so to speak over a conventional generator, because its power is cleaner going through the inverters?

[@riteshroutray8165]

For how much time it can run continuously with 80% load

[@michaelvaughn5439]

You know I don’t really know I only use it during hurricanes and probably it has between 1000 W load to about 4000 W load intermittent as things turn on and off but we generally keep it running 24 hours a day during a hurricane and I think it’s about five or 6 gallons a day it’s not much I keep a plastic 55 gallon drum in my garage and it is probably around 20 days Over the last three years with no problems. It’s very efficient

[@__-mw2pl]

can i use this for desktop computer (500W, 240V, 4A, or above) with no problem? if there's problem, what solution/s? using a AVR or something? ..

[@jdquadrider]

Yes. Easily

[@pinoysadiq1494]

do you think it can take a welding machine?

[@josealfredfernandes]

Easily.

[@infobaseworks2401]

Wow

[@Itdontmatter69]

Can someone explain the purpose of the 220v plug ? I bought one of these to run my food truck, my truck has 120v cord coming out. Do i use the 220v plug to 120v conversion plug ? And where would I find one ?

[@razrushaki]

Brian Plow 220 v that’s for Europe i’m from Europe and we use 220v everywhere and all gadgets are 220v

[@ianpluska5667]

220v for transfer switch

[@xzibit8614]

@@razrushaki europe is 220 single phase. US is 240 split phase.

[@innovative5428]

😁👍

[@meadmaker4525]

You mentioned you weren't running your AC during this test, but I see from the comments below you use it for hurricanes and such. Have you run this set-up with your AC? Does it hold up, or does it only run the house without the AC?

[@bryanthornburg8636]

I can’t speak for him personally, but I would say probably, since residential AC units usually use about 3000 watts, without the oven on it should be able to handle it as well, seeing as his house was only using around 2000W without the oven on.

[@peterjones7975]

That honda took more load than my ex wife took at college

[@jp1419]

Could it handle your AC or electric furnace?

[@michaelvaughn5439]

Jacob Sherer Well I don’t have an electric furnace but I have turned on the oven which pulls about 2800 W I believe and everything seem to work great and the 2 ton air conditioner is no problem but I did put a hard start capacitor kit to let it start much easier and without having zero load it still starts fine with even up to 1000 watt load running

[@wonderbread2764]

damn its almost silent at 7k compared to my generator

[@jonlee5642]

For a 5000 dollar generator should be 9500 to 10k watts

[@erichofer327]

Does anyone have one of these for sale?

[@no-damn-alias]

What is your opinion on getting a water cooled generator and when power is out using the hot coolant to run through the radiators for heating and hot water?

[@keithammleter3824]

This is quite impressive. People in 50Hz countries (eg British Commonwealth countries) should not that the engine governors in non-inverter generators are set to run at 20% lower speed (3000 RPM, 60Hz countries eg USA run at 3600 RPM) and thus they won't meet their model number/designation power output. Hondas have enjoyed a good reputation, but Chinese near-clones have been better for at least 10 years, and they are a lot cheaper. With inverter generators, electrical rotation is independent of engine RPM and there is no problem.

[@chaffymaple209]

Do you have electric hot water tank and if you do was it on

[@michaelvaughn5439]

chaffymaple209 No I have a gas hot water heater so pretty much the 2 ton unit pulls 2300 W and I think the oven pulled around 2000 W

[@michaelvaughn5439]

chaffymaple209 No I have a Lennox complete heat boiler unit for my hot water.. Lp gas

[@Michael-qy1jz]

@@michaelvaughn5439 How is the sound level comparison to a regular generator that is similar? I am in Sarasota Florida, so If my generator is on, it's to run my 2 ton a/c ! Lol

[@juanhernandez-lj1qk]

Haw many decibel of noice

[@jobelb.garcela9476]

My father got a 4.5 Horse Power HONDA Generator way back in 1975 for water irrigation in our farm and it runs for 25 years until it totally broke down. Honda Machine when changed oil regularly would last for years and years.

[@tonisam962]

Please watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKvQZ6Z7nNh6kK8

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

lol good fun

[@wow1022]

at almost $5000 i would expect this

[@michaelvaughn5439]

Technologic It’s not that much I think I paid 3199 for this unit here it is online they are very reasonable I don’t know any other generator that you get so much for such a little bit of money something that will be around and maintain its value and you’ll have for years and years. www.pandugenerator.com/products/Honda-EU7000is-%252d-5500-Watt-Electric-Start-Portable-Inverter-Generator.html

[@Homefree18]

I don’t believe that price is correct.

[@gruponeutro]

@@Homefree18 its kind of fishy its says the webpage its not 100% SECURE

[@carlosreyes6448]

Pandugenerators nobody can beat there prices 2300.00 bucks for the eu7000i

[@cpabrego]

@@carlosreyes6448 has anyone ordered from that site?

[@enterthelegions]

That is not Watts. That is VA .7700 VA with power factor of 0.8 is 6160 watts. It's supposed to be 7kva with a surge of 7500 VA. Watts and VA are two different things .

[@JIMIIXTLAN]

What exactly is the difference I always thought they were the same 120 volts X 10 amps = 1200 watts or VA

[@Kennywrx]

@@JIMIIXTLAN Apparent power (S) takes into account Real Power (P) and Reactive Power (Q) where S^2 = P^2 + Q^2. An easy way to think of it is that S is the power that needs to be supplied by the source to actually deliver P to a given load. There is a penalty when powering capacitive or inductive loads and this is where Q comes into play.

[@jvazquez53]

Mine ran three months straight after Hurricane Maria

[@jonbonjovi7547]

You should have shut off the eco throttle when doing this