Honeywell HW2000i Portable Inverter Generator
March 20, 2010 by admin
Are you on the hunt for the portable generator that has been built from the ground up for recreational use? Want a generator that you could easily bring when you are camping or hosting a tailgating party? Do you need a quiet BUT powerful and portable power supply? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then the Honeywell HW2000i Portable Inverter Generator is yours for the taking!
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Honeywell HW2000i 2,100 Watt 125cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant)
List Price: 3 new from $599.00  
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Eligible for free shipping!Laptops, portable radios, TVs, and more - you can expect the Honeywell HW2000i Portable Inverter Generator to give your appliances all the power they need to keep them running.
What's Inside The Box
When you grab the box of you Honeywell HW2000i, you get the portable inverter generator itself, the owner's manual for easy reference and instruction, and everything you need to take advantage of this portable power supply - an oil fill container, spark plug wrench, screwdriver handle, and that's just to name a few.
Another nicety that this package comes along with is a two year warranty that would replace or repair your Honeywell HW2000i portable inverter generator if it's accidentally damaged.
While it all sounds nice, I'm pretty sure you are curious as to how this take-it-anywhere power supply fares. Check out my straightforward review.
A Closer Look At The Unit
First off, let's have a better look at the unit itself. I would say that it's roughly the size of a small suitcase. Now that's a little surprising since I was expecting it to be smaller - 'round about the size of a Honda portable generator. Along with that, this unit is a little louder than Honda (BUT not to the point that it's annoying), though I must say that it's quieter than the old Coleman Powermate generator that I have.
It also comes with a tough orange and red plastic casing that needs a screwdriver to open for you to get hold of the different controls. No worries - the screwdriver is included in the package.
All in all, thumbs up to Honeywell HW2000i portable inverter generator when it comes to the 'build and looks' department. It's hefty BUT very convenient to take along with you thanks to the built in handle, stabilized footings, and more.
Starting It Up And Other Features
Pulls start - it's little disappointing since it's NOT instant, BUT it did fire up quickly by the second pull. The Honeywell HW2000i comes with 2 regular outlets as well as a 12 volt outlet with easy access fuse locations. You will also find the level indicators and efficiency settings placed in convenient spots all over the Honeywell HW2000i portable generator.
Just a reminder though - the fuel pours into top and it could easily splash to the unit's control panel if you are a little sloppy or clumsy. HOWEVER, I think the fuel opening is large enough to make room for errors and you can easily solve this minor problem by using a funnel.
CARB Compliant
The Honeywell HW2000i portable power supply is CARB compliant. It's fairly quiet when you switch to efficiency setting and is more than enough to run even the more delicate electronics. While I haven't tried using it for my refrigerator, stove, etc. since we have different arrangements when camping and holding an outdoor party, I don't see any reason why the Honeywell HW2000i can't handle it.
Bottom Line...
Versatile, fairly quiet, powerful enough - the Honeywell HW2000i is NOT a Honda power generator, BUT it's good enough for my needs. Not to mention it costs way less too!
Two thumbs up!
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