[RE-wrenches] Honda EU7000is remote starting.

Sun May 16 18:15:31 EDT 2021

I always tried to avoid doing the conversions myself with the Atkinsons products but have had great success with the kits from Genconnex.direct.net for awhile now. I never get involved with generator sales but pretty sure they just went up by about $600 from the time my customer purchased one just a few months ago.

They come completely converted to propane and auto start with the GSCM mini and extremely easy to integrate with most of the inverters we all use. Recently had issues with the EU7000 unit not quite starting after a few cranks since the Mini version waited too long in between cycles then after being unsuccessful a few times we’d have to reset the Mini by pulling the controller’s power fuse and then it would typically start on the second round of start signals. Apparently an issue with the internal solenoid that’s installed by Genconnex due to safety reasons for site’s lacking the proper shutoffs. Atkinsons was great to work with and replaced it with the NEGC version that just goes with a 10 second delay in between attempts versus 40.

Wasn’t aware of the Generator Line of products. Thanks for that Michael!

Nick

> On May 16, 2021, at 7:15 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar <offgridsolar at sti.net> wrote:
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> I do not use AGS and if my clients want it, they have to sign a waiver on my help for insurance. They are timebombs and I do get why people want them. The stock honda remote start works fine down until it hits freezing or if the altitude gets about 4,000 feet.
> 
> No techniques Jay. Honda does know about the cold start issue and has said so publicly. My cold weather folks way up north keep the genset in a shed or room off the garage that keeps the batteries and genset warm 40+F. When they leave in winter for long periods is when the teardrops can fall if they are not careful.
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> Awesome machine that eu7000i.  Hate to say it but when it really is cold, you have to move from propane to diesil.  The EU kit for conversion I have used is either Central Maine Diesil or these folks in the screenshot.
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> On Sat, 15 May 2021 17:00:36 -0600, jay <jay.peltz at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> I have used this product and I agree that its easy and works well.
>>  
>> However, on the 3 propane honda 7kEU units i've installed them on, they all have the same issue, they don't work when its cold, say 30-45F.  The generator won't start on the first and only try that the unit below will do.  And the OB only does 1 attempt.  I've had to install some added timers so that it will do 2 start attempts, with it usually starting on the second attempt. 
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>> Maybe others have found some other technique how to get them to start on the first try.
>>  
>> Jay
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>> Peltz Power
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>>> On May 15, 2021, at 10:15 AM, Michael Morningstar <mjmorningstar at gmail.com <mailto:mjmorningstar at gmail.com>> wrote:
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>>> https://generator-line.com/wireless-remotes/ <https://generator-line.com/wireless-remotes/>
>>>  
>>> So much better than Atkinson. Simple, no power drain on the battery, doesn't need to be reset like the Atkins if the generator fails to start, and not glitchy. Just two relays to mimic manual starting procedure and factory connectors. 2-wire start only
>>>  
>>>  
>>>> On May 14, 2021, at 8:37 PM, Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarage01 at gmail.com <mailto:jerrysgarage01 at gmail.com>> wrote:
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>>>> Wrenches
>>>> Atkinson GSCM converter control 3 wire
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>>>> On Fri, May 14, 2021, 8:24 PM John Blittersdorf <john.blittersdorf at gmail.com <mailto:john.blittersdorf at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>> I have a customer with a Honda EU7000is generator that has the propane conversion and wireless remote starting setup with on/off and start button.  I want to set it up to start with an Outback Mate3s and aux relay in a VFXR3648. (2 wire start). Has anyone found a way to do this other than a third party auto start module?
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