Honda Eu3000 propane conversion

Options
jimsmith853
jimsmith853 Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭
in Off Grid Solar & Battery Systems #1

I have purchased an EU3000is with the propane conversion and it has been terrible.  I'm switching back to gas only but have a question about exhaust:  when running, the access door (to the air cleaner and carb area) gets extremely hot.  As hot as the exhaust area in the back.  Is this normal for the EU3000?  I'm thinking when they did the conversion they may have re-routed or loosened the exhaust...anyone have this issue?

· Share on Twitter

Comments

  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,439 admin
    #2
    Options
    I cannot answer your exhaust question... But can you tell us what failed on the propane conversion. Propane seems to be a relatively popular conversion for the RV world--But I have not read too many things (good or bad) about the conversions.

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
    · Share on Twitter
  • Estragon
    Estragon Registered Users Posts: 4,496 ✭✭✭✭✭
    #3
    Options
    I don't know about propane conversion, or the 3000i, but my 2000i does NOT get hot at the access panel.
    Off-grid.  
    Main daytime system ~4kw panels into 2xMNClassic150 370ah 48v bank 2xOutback 3548 inverter 120v + 240v autotransformer
    Night system ~1kw panels into 1xMNClassic150 700ah 12v bank morningstar 300w inverter
    · Share on Twitter
  • notes
    notes Solar Expert Posts: 52 ✭✭
    #4
    Options
    I have the EU2000I with propane conversion and I have had zero problems. No exhaust heat issues. Going on 3 years. 
    4-Canadian Solar CS330 in series/TraceSW4024/Midnite Classic 250 with Whiz Bang jr/8 L16-370ah 4S2P/ Propane Honda EU2000/Propane Champion3800/electric refrig/Wood heat/Propane tankless water heater/ Grundfos SQE well pump. adding 6 REC Twin Peak 350 watt panels
    Off grid in Upper peninsula Michigan
    · Share on Twitter
  • mcgivor
    mcgivor Solar Expert Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    #5
    Options
    Check the ducting around the engine is in place, a loose exhaust would make noise, just some thoughts.
    1500W, 6× Schutten 250W Poly panels , Schneider MPPT 60 150 CC, Schneider SW 2524 inverter, 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Battery Bodyguard BMS 
    Second system 1890W  3 × 300W No name brand poly, 3×330 Sunsolar Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Daly BMS, used for water pumping and day time air conditioning.  
    5Kw Yanmar clone single cylinder air cooled diesel generator for rare emergency charging and welding.
    · Share on Twitter
  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
    #6
    Options
    My Eu3000i doesn't get any hotter than normal, the hot air coming out the vent is not overly hot, you can touch any part without damaging your fingers, other than the exhaust port!
    Something is not correct, as Mcgivor posted.
     
    KID #51B  4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM
    CL#29032 FW 2126/ 2073/ 2133 175A E-Panel WBjr, 3 x 4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM 
    Cotek ST1500W 24V Inverter,OmniCharge 3024,
    2 x Cisco WRT54GL i/c DD-WRT Rtr & Bridge,
    Eu3/2/1000i Gens, 1680W & E-Panel/WBjr to come, CL #647 asleep
    West Chilcotin, BC, Canada
    · Share on Twitter

Categories