Honda vs AIVOLT - generator test
Hello, something other than microcontrollers this time. I decided to test two 1800W 'suitcase' generators from both ends of the price range.
A Honda at around £6000 and an AIVOLT at £1099. Honda purchased in early 2020. AIVOLT this month.
HONDA EU22i:
Weight without fuel: 21.1 kg.
Fuel tank capacity: 3,6 l.
Engine capacity (GXR120T): 121 cm3.
Rated power: 1.8 kW.
Instantaneous power: 2.2 kW.
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Easy access to the oil or carburettor. All you need is a 5 penny coin.
Candle (CR5HSB), over 4 years without cleaning.
AIVOLT SC2300i-0:
Weight without fuel: 19.7 kg.
Fuel tank capacity: 4 l.
Engine capacity (SENCI SC80): 79 cm3.
Rated power: 1.8 kW.
Instantaneous power: 1,9 kW.
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6 screws to get to the oil or plug.
Candle (E5RTC), 90 minutes running time, 15 minutes after cleaning with wire brush:
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Inverter:
HUAYI P16D carburettor:
To remove the carburettor I think you have to unscrew the whole housing. Without this, the fuel tank gets in the way.
If you are stubborn, you can get to the main nozzle as if something is blocked. You have to unscrew the air intake tube from the filter. This thin black tube can be slid out of the thick one.
After removing the tubes from underneath, you can unscrew the carburettor bowl. The nozzle will be screwed in from the side.
Nozzle #70, 4mm diameter.
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SENCI SC80 motor:
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Front panel:
<spanclass="notranslate"> LOAD TESTS: .
Load: 700W / 1200W / 1900W heater.
Fuel: E10, 95 octane
Oil: 10W30
Due to the lack of a 100x probe, I connected the oscilloscope via a 100:1 transformer (I unwound some coils).
HONDA EU22i: .
Load: 0W / 700W / 1200W / 1900W
Switching on 1900W load with Eco mode ON:
* Ignore the voltage measurement. I forgot to turn it off.
Switching on 1900W load with Eco mode OFF:
* Ignore the voltage measurement. I forgot to turn it off.
AIVOLT SC2300i-0:
.
Load: 0W / 700W / 1200W / 1900W
Switch on load 1900W with Eco mode ON:
* Ignore the voltage measurement. I forgot to turn it off.
Switching on 1900W load with Eco mode OFF:
* Ignore the voltage measurement. I forgot to turn it off.
I've used both generators a few times with the lawnmower (hehe, I know) and had no problems.
Noise level: .
It's an internal combustion engine in a suitcase, don't expect miracles.
It's impossible to sleep next to them (despite the seller's marketing images).
Plus/minuses:
Honda:
+ works as required
+ you can turn off the fuel without extinguishing the engine
+ easy access to the carburettor
- price
AIVOLT:
+ price
+ suction/on/off knob
- it is not possible to turn off the fuel with this knob without extinguishing the engine
- difficult access to carburettor
- no fuse on the panel (maybe there is an electronic one)
Problems: .
I have no major complaints about the Honda.
This year I cleaned the carburettor because my revs were floating (nozzle clogged).
As far as the AIVOLT is concerned:
- it smokes a bit when accelerating, smells of petrol
- plug goes black after 90 minutes of operation
- slightly rough running
- one of the screws on the starter side cannot be unscrewed, it looks as if the nut is rotating
- After reporting the problem to the dealer/service agent, he says it is just as it should be
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Mmmmmmmm, petrol:
Copy of videos on electrode server:
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A Honda at around £6000 and an AIVOLT at £1099. Honda purchased in early 2020. AIVOLT this month.
HONDA EU22i:
Weight without fuel: 21.1 kg.
Fuel tank capacity: 3,6 l.
Engine capacity (GXR120T): 121 cm3.
Rated power: 1.8 kW.
Instantaneous power: 2.2 kW.
Easy access to the oil or carburettor. All you need is a 5 penny coin.
Candle (CR5HSB), over 4 years without cleaning.
AIVOLT SC2300i-0:
Weight without fuel: 19.7 kg.
Fuel tank capacity: 4 l.
Engine capacity (SENCI SC80): 79 cm3.
Rated power: 1.8 kW.
Instantaneous power: 1,9 kW.
6 screws to get to the oil or plug.
Candle (E5RTC), 90 minutes running time, 15 minutes after cleaning with wire brush:
.
Inverter:
HUAYI P16D carburettor:
To remove the carburettor I think you have to unscrew the whole housing. Without this, the fuel tank gets in the way.
If you are stubborn, you can get to the main nozzle as if something is blocked. You have to unscrew the air intake tube from the filter. This thin black tube can be slid out of the thick one.
After removing the tubes from underneath, you can unscrew the carburettor bowl. The nozzle will be screwed in from the side.
Nozzle #70, 4mm diameter.
.
SENCI SC80 motor:
.
Front panel:
<spanclass="notranslate"> LOAD TESTS: .
Load: 700W / 1200W / 1900W heater.
Fuel: E10, 95 octane
Oil: 10W30
Due to the lack of a 100x probe, I connected the oscilloscope via a 100:1 transformer (I unwound some coils).
HONDA EU22i: .
Load: 0W / 700W / 1200W / 1900W
Switching on 1900W load with Eco mode ON:
* Ignore the voltage measurement. I forgot to turn it off.
Switching on 1900W load with Eco mode OFF:
* Ignore the voltage measurement. I forgot to turn it off.
AIVOLT SC2300i-0:
Load: 0W / 700W / 1200W / 1900W
Switch on load 1900W with Eco mode ON:
* Ignore the voltage measurement. I forgot to turn it off.
Switching on 1900W load with Eco mode OFF:
* Ignore the voltage measurement. I forgot to turn it off.
I've used both generators a few times with the lawnmower (hehe, I know) and had no problems.
Noise level: .
It's an internal combustion engine in a suitcase, don't expect miracles.
It's impossible to sleep next to them (despite the seller's marketing images).
Plus/minuses:
Honda:
+ works as required
+ you can turn off the fuel without extinguishing the engine
+ easy access to the carburettor
- price
AIVOLT:
+ price
+ suction/on/off knob
- it is not possible to turn off the fuel with this knob without extinguishing the engine
- difficult access to carburettor
- no fuse on the panel (maybe there is an electronic one)
Problems: .
I have no major complaints about the Honda.
This year I cleaned the carburettor because my revs were floating (nozzle clogged).
As far as the AIVOLT is concerned:
- it smokes a bit when accelerating, smells of petrol
- plug goes black after 90 minutes of operation
- slightly rough running
- one of the screws on the starter side cannot be unscrewed, it looks as if the nut is rotating
- After reporting the problem to the dealer/service agent, he says it is just as it should be
Mmmmmmmm, petrol:
Copy of videos on electrode server:
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