Portable Generator
08/12/12 22:21 Filed in: Argentina | Maintenance
Last summer in Brazil there were many days without wind. This meant we had to regularly run the engine to keep the batteries charged. Not a good idea.
Our Superwind generator continues to do the job but I now need a solution when the wind drops below 12 knots. Back in 2006 I chose a wind generator over solar panels for several reasons. Limited space. Heat, cloud, obstructions and daylight hours combine to limit panel output and cost.
Reviewing this decision it seems that not a lot has changed so I looked at portable generators. The Honda EU10i seemed to fit the bill. Quiet, small, light, economical to run, reliable and with very good reviews.
I bought the Argentine 220v model. Made in Japan but with Argentina/Australia style output plug. It will be deployed when we return to the boat in January.
Our Superwind generator continues to do the job but I now need a solution when the wind drops below 12 knots. Back in 2006 I chose a wind generator over solar panels for several reasons. Limited space. Heat, cloud, obstructions and daylight hours combine to limit panel output and cost.
Reviewing this decision it seems that not a lot has changed so I looked at portable generators. The Honda EU10i seemed to fit the bill. Quiet, small, light, economical to run, reliable and with very good reviews.
I bought the Argentine 220v model. Made in Japan but with Argentina/Australia style output plug. It will be deployed when we return to the boat in January.