|
|
01-09-2014, 06:01 AM
|
#21
|
4 Rivet Member
2011 30' Flying Cloud
Arvada
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 411
|
At one time I owned a 3000i Handi, but sold it for a couple of reasons - weight and limited storage capability while traveling. I had purchased a six gallon external fuel tank from Honda Portable Generator, EZ Flow Extended Fuel System, Dallas, Fort Worth. As others have mentioned, it worked with the 3000i as long as the external tank is set more or less on the same plane as the genny.
As an aside, I ended up with two 2000i's which is the best solution for me. Good luck and congrats on your purchase.
|
|
|
08-17-2014, 06:20 PM
|
#22
|
Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,082
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack46
At one time I owned a 3000i Handi, but sold it for a couple of reasons - weight and limited storage capability while traveling. I had purchased a six gallon external fuel tank from Honda Portable Generator, EZ Flow Extended Fuel System, Dallas, Fort Worth. As others have mentioned, it worked with the 3000i as long as the external tank is set more or less on the same plane as the genny.
As an aside, I ended up with two 2000i's which is the best solution for me. Good luck and congrats on your purchase.
|
Just checking in to see if this is still the best option for extending the fuel supply for a EU3000I (Handi). The 80 lL unit with wheels and extendable handle.
Thanks
Doug
__________________
Trying to use my camera to create memories - not photographs!
|
|
|
08-18-2014, 07:20 AM
|
#23
|
2 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
Alpharetta
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 86
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by MrAgent007
The Honda 3000 handi apparently does not have the built in diaphram fuel pump in the carb and therefore no vacuum is created to draw in fuel from a tank located lower than the generator.
|
The Honda EU3000i Handi is a gravity-feed fuel system, and does NOT have a fuel pump.
A couple of other Honda models (EU2000i, EU1000i) do indeed have diaphragm/vacuum type fuel pump. I'm not aware of any aftermarket external tank systems that do work on generators without a fuel pump.
__________________
- - -
Robert@Honda
Social Media Consigliere
Caveat: I work for Honda, but the preceding is my opinion alone.
|
|
|
08-18-2014, 07:22 AM
|
#24
|
Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
|
I have read that the extended run tanks work without a fuel pump if you elevate the external tank above the level of the internal fuel tank.
Sent from my iPad using Airstream Forums
__________________
-Rich-
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
|
|
|
08-18-2014, 07:40 AM
|
#25
|
Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Sneedville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,753
|
There are several videos on youtube about making an external tank work with a generator with no fuel pump.
|
|
|
08-18-2014, 08:21 AM
|
#26
|
Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,082
|
Looking on the net, it seems like a simple enough system as long as you set it up and use gravity to feed the tank. Gosh I might even have a spare outboard motor tank kicking around. The trick will be to find a gas tank top that will fit the generator. anyone got any ideas?
TKS
Doug
__________________
Trying to use my camera to create memories - not photographs!
|
|
|
08-18-2014, 08:41 AM
|
#27
|
Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
|
Although my Hondas have fuel pumps, I made my extended run tanks by using an outboard tank I had, a new outboard fuel line with primer bulb, a line tee, additional fuel line, a fuel filter, outboard connectors and the aluminum caps sold for this purpose. Less than half the cost of the commercial system, as I recall.
Sent from my iPad using Airstream Forums
__________________
-Rich-
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
|
|
|
08-18-2014, 08:49 AM
|
#28
|
Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,082
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by dznf0g
Although my Hondas have fuel pumps, I made my extended run tanks by using an outboard tank I had, a new outboard fuel line with primer bulb, a line tee, additional fuel line, a fuel filter, outboard connectors and the aluminum caps sold for this purpose. Less than half the cost of the commercial system, as I recall.
Sent from my iPad using Airstream Forums
|
Hi Rich:
you don't happen to has a photo of the rig you built do you? also would you remember where you got the alum gas cap?
TKS
Doug
__________________
Trying to use my camera to create memories - not photographs!
|
|
|
08-18-2014, 11:04 AM
|
#29
|
2020 Classic 33
Box Elder
, South Dakota
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,731
|
Search Honda Extended Run on eBay. Lots of them out there.
__________________
Gary
2020 Classic 33 Twin, 2019 Ram 3500 Longhorn, ProPride
NØVPN
|
|
|
08-18-2014, 11:10 AM
|
#30
|
Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arcticfox
Hi Rich:
you don't happen to has a photo of the rig you built do you? also would you remember where you got the alum gas cap?
TKS
Doug
|
Hi Doug
Here's some caps....shop for best price....I don't remember paying this much!
Honda EU2000I Generator Extended Run Fuel Cap | eBay
Here's a pic of my setup:
__________________
-Rich-
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|