Bob Lunsford's Northwest Honda

Compact, fuel-efficient Honda generator models provide smooth, clean power for recreation, construction, rental, emergency and home use. All Honda Generators meet or exceed EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) emission standards.

It’s very important to consider power output quality when considering a generator. Voltage regulation controls the power output of the generator. Consistent power is extremely important. Fluctuations in power can cause equipment to shut down or even damage the appliance.

AC Power is depicted using a sine wave. The smoother the curve , the more stable the power.

Any spikes or “blips” in the curve are caused by a fluctuation in the power. These can be bad for both your generator and the equipment being powered.

There are several different ways to regulate the voltage on a generator:

• Brushless

  Brushless generators are among the most common in the industry because of their inexpensive construction, but have the least reliable voltage control. Brushless generators can’t react to a changing load, either producing low power (a brownout) or high power . Fluctuations of this nature can cause equipment damage.
  HONDA DOES NOT MAKE ANY BRUSHLESS GENERATORS!

• AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator)

  Many Honda generators feature an Automatic Voltage Regulator, or AVR, designed to consistently control voltage. The AVR keeps the output voltage more constant, regardless of the load. This means no spikes or brownouts.

• CycloConverter

  Honda’s patented CycloConverter technology allows you to get cleaner power with less weight. The CycloConverter offers the benefits of AVR-type generator at a lower size and weight.

• Inverter

  Inverters produce the cleanest power of all. These units are ideal for sensitive electronics, such as computers.
  Inverter generators offer a number of other benefits, including less noise, lower weight, and greater fuel efficiency as compared to traditional models.
  Honda revolutionized the use of inverter technology in portable generators with our Super-Quiet EU series.