Honda EU2200i 2200W Inverter Generator

Description

Honda EU2200i 2,200 Watt Super Quiet Inverter Generator

The EU2200i is the generator most people picture when they think of Honda: a 47.4 lb red case that runs a campsite, a tailgate, a food truck’s coffee machine or a refrigerator through an outage without drowning out conversation. It delivers 1,800 watts continuous and 2,200 at peak at 120 volts, 10 percent more than the EU2000i it replaced, from a 121 cc GXR120 commercial engine.

What 2,200 Watts Will Run

Honda lists a microwave, refrigerators, a hair dryer, a coffee pot, a television and satellite receiver, and small air conditioning units among its typical loads. The practical rule is one large heating appliance at a time with lighter loads alongside it. Inverter output is as stable as household current, so laptops, routers and other sensitive electronics are comfortable on it.

Bluetooth and CO Protection

The My Generator app pairs over Bluetooth for wireless stop, load monitoring and service reminders, handy when the generator sits at the far end of a campsite. CO-MINDER continuously measures carbon monoxide around the unit and shuts it down before levels near it become dangerous. Starting is easier than the size suggests thanks to an automatic decompressor, and the steps are marked in gray on the control panel.

EU2200i Specification Summary

• Output: 2,200 W maximum (18.3 A), 1,800 W rated (15 A)
• Receptacle: 20 A 125 V duplex
• Fuel: 0.95 gal, 3.2 to 8.1 hours depending on load
• Noise: 48 dB(A) at quarter load, 57 dB(A) at rated load
• Size: 20.0 x 11.4 x 16.7 in
• Warranty: 3 years residential, 1 year commercial; not for sale in California

Pairing for More Power

Two EU2200i units can be linked with an optional parallel cable for up to 4,400 watts, and Honda confirms the EU2200i also parallels with EU2000iK1 and T1 models, so an existing older generator need not be retired.

Oil Changes Without the Mess

A wider oil filler, a longer spout and a bigger drain gutter make changes cleaner than on earlier small Hondas. Tip the unit slowly and let the oil drain fully before refilling, since a small sump is easy to overfill.

Which EU2200i Version?

RV owners who want a 30 amp plug on the generator itself should choose the EU2200i Companion. Job sites needing GFCI protection are better served by the EB2200i, and the EU3200i adds 800 rated watts for a rooftop air conditioner.