DIYbanter - View Single Post - Northstar 8000 W Honda generator, feedback

(m Ransley) wrote in message ...
Sure the Northern is cheaper , get their specs on voltage swing % and
sign wave and voltage stabilation, if any. Honda EU can last 4 times as
long since motor operation Rpm is voltage dependant. You will get
superior electronics with probably any honda. Honda EU are also much
lighter as the gen is part of the motor. Also Honda sells 2 grades of
motors. Northern will help as they sell both. But if you have the $
look into Onan, Kohler, Yamaha. And dont forget DB ratings, sound
level. Many are loud, EU series you may not even hear at 30ft. My
Generac can be heard 3000 ft away. There are many other online dealers
that just specialise in generators, Northern is very limited in what
they offer. If I were to do it again Id go Honda EU. Unregulated units
can swing 35% in V and HZ, regulated apx 6-7% , Honda EU 1% = grid
power. You really get what you pay for. I personaly would not even run
a TV on unregulated gens. My friend blew out 3

According to the catalog specs for the Northstar 8000, it has "6%
total harmonic distortion for use with voltage-sensitive equipment
like computers...". I am assuming this means the voltage swing is
around 6% as you mentioned for regulated units. However when I asked
one of their sales people if it has a regulator, she said no. I'd say
the way to go with the non-genuine Honda would be to use a UPS (with
built in voltage regulation) with any computer or TV, etc. That would
also guard damage if the generator runs out of gas, etc.

I appreciate the suggestions, I will post any further information that
I gather on this.

Thank you,
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Chris