Heavy Duty One-piece Welded Frame •2-Wheel Kit Included
5000 Watts with 7000 Watt Surge •All circuits GFCI protected •Requires GFCI Manual Transfer Panel
iAVR (Intelligent Automatic Voltage Regulator) •Ensures a consistent flow of power regardless of load •Protection for sensitive equipment and reliable power for you
Voltage Selector Switch •Choose between using 120 and 240 Volts
Hanger Kit and Lifting Eye Included •Easier transporting and securing on the job site
Auto Throttle®
Full frame protection
Low 72 dBA sound level
Oil Alert® Warning System •Shuts the engine down if oil reaches an unsafe operating level •Prevent engine damage from overheating due to lack of oil
Q: What is the difference between the Honda EB, EM and EU generators?
by Thomas W Murphy from Wisconsin on June 26, 2014
A: Thanks for your inquiry.
The Honda EU series is considered the "Super Quiet" series and range from 1,000 watts to 7,000 watts. These units are totally enclosed and primarily used for recreational purposes.
The Honda EB series are considered "Industrial" and range from 3,000 watts to 10,000 watts. These units have Full GFCI protected outlets to meet OSHA standards on jobsites.
The Honda EM series are considered the "Deluxe" series and range in 4,000 watts to 6,500 watts. These units have electric start and are primarily used for home backup.
Q: Is there anything I need to know about these generators since they have a longer filler neck? by Karen from Illinois on March 15, 2011
A: This generator has a longer filler neck and filler cap/dipstick for checking the engine oil.
This generator must not be filled with oil until the oil runs out of the filler neck. This will cause the engine to be overfilled with oil.
You must use the gauge in the oil filler cap/dipstick to verify the correct amount of oil in the engine. The engine is full of oil when the oil is up to the top of the cross-hatched area of the filler cap/dipstick. As always, do not screw in the filler cap/dipstick when checking the oil level.
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Brenda M. Golva, ND
Purchased 5/19/16
2 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review
REVIEWED
SEP.
29
2016
Love It
Absolutely LOVE it. I wouldn't own any other brand generator
Brenda Recommends This Honda Product
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Greg
Purchased 7/9/12
44 Helpful Votes
REVIEWED
SEP.
10
2012
Great Product, But If You Are A Homeowner Be Aware....
I bought this product for home backup power. I had my electrician install a transfer switch, and much to the surprise of both of us, when we plugged it in, the generator's GFI popped immediately, without any load. Turns out that because this is categorized as "industrial" the neutral and ground are bonded inside the generator to meet OSHA standards for a job site.
The problem is that this bond apparently causes a small current loop when connected to the transfer switch plug, which immediately pops the GFI.
Tell your electrician to read Honda Service Bulletin #20 on how to correct this by removing the little jumper between neutral and ground in the generator and it will work fine. The only person that this seemed to be obvious to was the obnoxious Honda Service Technician that I spoke with on the phone.
I bought this product for home backup power. I had my electrician install a transfer switch, and much to the surprise of both of us, when we plugged it in, the generator's GFI popped immediately, without any load. Turns out that because this is categorized as "industrial" the neutral and ground are bonded inside the generator to meet OSHA standards for a job site.
The problem is that this bond apparently causes a small current loop when connected to the transfer switch plug,... more
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John
36 Helpful Votes
REVIEWED
JUN.
29
2013
Generators & Lawyers Don't Mix...
Readers should pay attention to Greg's informative review posted above. Unfortunately, his review had not been posted when I purchased my new EB5000X and I learned the hard way that an internal generator wiring change needed to be made for the generator to work through a whole-house transfer switch.
Needless to say, my electrician and I spent many hours tracing down why the generator would not power any circuit in the house. We even hooked up an EM5000 which worked perfectly!
The owners manual was of NO help. We finally ended up talking to a Honda Tech and learned that this was a common problem and that the generator needed to go back to an authorized dealer to make a wiring change which consisted of removing a small shunt. From conversations, we learned that these EB generators are sold to meet OSHA requirements in a construction environment. Honda previously included instructions on how to make the wiring modification for home transfer switch applications but has stopped this practice, probably on the advice of their lawyers. Anyway, shame on you Honda for not being upfront that EB generators need to be modified to be used in home transfer switch applications.
Readers should pay attention to Greg's informative review posted above. Unfortunately, his review had not been posted when I purchased my new EB5000X and I learned the hard way that an internal generator wiring change needed to be made for the generator to work through a whole-house transfer switch.
Needless to say, my electrician and I spent many hours tracing down why the generator would not power any circuit in the house. We even hooked up an EM5000 which worked perfectly!
When connecting a generator like this to a home, it is suggested that a GFI manual transfer switch should be used. When using a GFI rated switch, the generator can be used right out of the box without any changes.
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