Gen set wizards

[Bernoff]

I have a Honda Eu 3000 inverter. Can it run a block heater out of a 3/4 ton diesel? I tried it and it loaded it down a bit but wondering if 2-3 hrs of this will burn it out? Thanks a bunch.

 

[papajake]

Should by no problem all or most block heaters will only pull 1500 amps a 3000 Honda should run it if you use your generator for camping your coffee maker pulls the same

 

[Caper11]

I have a Honda Eu 3000 inverter. Can it run a block heater out of a 3/4 ton diesel? I tried it and it loaded it down a bit but wondering if 2-3 hrs of this will burn it out? Thanks a bunch.

Loaded it down? You mean the rpm increased. That generator will have no problem running a block heater. It will run my electric water heater, my fridge, and my coffee maker. It will make 2800w of continuous power. A block heater might be 1000w.


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[sirkdev]

Should by no problem all or most block heaters will only pull 1500 amps a 3000 Honda should run it if you use your generator for camping your coffee maker pulls the same

1500watts.. for a pickup diesel heater

 

[Clode]

The Control module in the EU3000 won't let you overload it, it self protects.

 

[Bernoff]

Thanks guys

 

[Bernoff]

Loaded it down? You mean the rpm increased. That generator will have no problem running a block heater. It will run my electric water heater, my fridge, and my coffee maker. It will make 2800w of continuous power. A block heater might be 1000w.


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I had put the rpms on high before I plugged it in. Just loaded it down a bit.

 

[Caper11]

I had put the rpms on high before I plugged it in. Just loaded it down a bit.

Ahh gotcha, cool, you will be fine.

Depending on the brand of truck the block heater is approximately 1000w, I think the newer GM diesels are around 800w.

 

[sledneck__11]

No issues what so ever perfect genny for that job i have also used a 2000w one aswell for same job on tractor and semis block heaters

 

[ABMax24]

And because a block heater is a resistive load it's pretty easy on the inverter.

An EU3000 will run at least 2 block heaters if not 3.

 

[Bernoff]

I have an older 500 genny and just about stalled it out.

 

[Rhodesie]

used to leave my 02 duramax plugged in to my eu 2000 for hrs. block heater and an interior warmer. works as it should still today.

 

[Stg2Suby]

My 2012 6.7 cummins block heater is 750W

 

[Clode]

An EU 2000 will pull 23amps for a short time before tripping even though they are rated for 20amps. Honda allows for inrush current on initial loading before tripping on sustained overload. I can't remember what the EU3000 will pull for inrush current anymore.