2.2 Honda run time on a tank of fuel?

Hi Joe,

An interesting question, but there really isn’t a definitive answer as there are a lot a variables that will influence how long the generator will run. The following are my thoughts, but the list may not be all encompassing.

Firstly, if you are in a campground, most will have a time limit on when you can run your generator, and how long for. Of course if bush camping on your own, this does not come into the equation.

Secondly, the ambient conditions. In high temperature, high humidity, the Airconn will cycle much more so your generator will be at high revs for a lot longer.

Thirdly, the current draw of your Airconn when cycling. Some will draw in excess of 2,000 Watts, some only 1,800 Watts.

If you look at the specs for the generator, they will generally give you a “runtime” in both economy mode, and maximum load. As for powering an Airconn, you should probably be looking at the generator running at maximum load for the majority of the time.

Macca.

Never heard of anyone running a generator all night - certainly would want to ensure that there was no-one within at least 100 metres

For Wildmax.
You have obviously never camped in northern Australia during summer which we do for work reasons and sometimes recreationally when fishing. We have run generators all night for years when it can be 30 degrees + and high humidity. In summer we have never had a problem finding somewhere with very few or no one else camping close, and in those weather conditions they will be most likely be running a generator also. I only asked the original question as I was thinking about the Honda 2.2 as the next generator purchase.

You just assumed you knew how, when and where we use a generator without knowing any facts.

For Dusta.
Can't be bothered.

I went to buy a Honda 2.2 late last year, but availability looked gloomy, so purchased a Westinghouse 2500 instead. Not what I wanted but did save $500 over the Honda.
On a trip to the Gibb, we needed to run the genny at night, and on one occasion, ran it all night, well to about 4am anyway.. Weren’t using an aircon, and think I may have topped up the fuel tank before we went to bed, but would have got around 12 hours use. No doubt using an aircon would decrease run time by 30-50%?

Bob

My 2.2 Honda Runs our IBIS 3 for around 4 1/2 hrs at 40c during daylight. So I suggest that you top your genny up just before you go to bed.