Running a GFCI plug on my Honda generator

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Hello everyone, I recently purchased a Honda EU 2200i generator and im starting to get concerned about pluging in my sunjose pressure washer into it because of the GFCI. I dont want to ruin my pressure washer or the generator and definitely dont want a electrical incident to happen. I dont have much knowledge on electrical and generators could someone please help me out with this?
 
I also have an EU2200 generator. I haven't had any luck running my Ryobi pressure washer with it.
 
Snyderdetailing1 said:
If it will work safely because I've been hearing that trying to run a GFCI plug with generators is troublesome and it can be dangerous.
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Hmm.... I have never heard of that.

Does the generator itself have an overload protection?
 
PaulMys said:
Hmm.... I have never heard of that.

Does the generator itself have an overload protection?
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Yea it does have overload protection. One of my routine customers has a house with electrical issues so I got the generator so I could detail their cars without using their plugs. So I just want to make sure it will work and won't damage any equipment. I've been searching the internet and YouTube and can't find much information about it.
 
I'm not an electrician, but I have done plenty of electrical work and I can't see how two forms of overload/ground fault protection can be bad.

I certainly could be wrong, but my gut tells me different.
 
PaulMys said:
I'm not an electrician, but I have done plenty of electrical work and I can't see how two forms of overload/ground fault protection can be bad.

I certainly could be wrong, but my gut tells me different.
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Hmm, ok I'll have to test it over the weekend and hopefully I won't run into any problems
 
The issue I see is that that generator is rated at 2200W (max) / 1800W (sustained) and the Sun Joe power washer has an 1800W motor.

You're maxxed out power-wise and if the power washer's motor requires more than 2200W (total) to start, it'll be a no-go.

I can't find any info on the power washer, but as an example, a typical circular saw motor takes close to 2000W additional "starting watts" above and beyond its normal operating power requirement.
 
57Rambler said:
The issue I see is that that generator is rated at 2200W (max) / 1800W (sustained) and the Sun Joe power washer has an 1800W motor.

You're maxxed out power-wise and if the power washer's motor requires more than 2200W (total) to start, it'll be a no-go.

I can't find any info on the power washer, but as an example, a typical circular saw motor takes close to 2000W additional "starting watts" above and beyond its normal operating power requirement.
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Well if that's true then luckily Im still in the return window. My local Lowes has one of these generators. I know it's not a honda and im not sure about its reliability. Does anyone now about these crafsman generators and if there any good?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-...AfWlUKJphx5n0U223TWlC5Xr3g5wfyHQaAgIlEALw_wcB
 
Snyderdetailing1 said:
Well if that's true then luckily Im still in the return window. My local Lowes has one of these generators. I know it's not a honda and im not sure about its reliability. Does anyone now about these crafsman generators and if there any good?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-...AfWlUKJphx5n0U223TWlC5Xr3g5wfyHQaAgIlEALw_wcB
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While that Craftsman is rated for 3000 starting W, you really should find out the power washer's requirements first, then match a generator accordingly.
 
57Rambler said:
While that Craftsman is rated for 3000 starting W, you really should find out the power washer's requirements first, then match a generator accordingly.
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Assuming the generator can run the pressure washer. Is it safe for the generator to be maxed out and used on a day to day basis? Can it eventually be damaged?
 
Snyderdetailing1 said:
Assuming the generator can run the pressure washer. Is it safe for the generator to be maxed out and used on a day to day basis? Can it eventually be damaged?
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If it is a Honda then it is pretty safe to run it at or near maximum duty cycle. I've run mine pushing an A/C unit for amateur radio field day and it worked fine, all day.
 
Route246 said:
If it is a Honda then it is pretty safe to run it at or near maximum duty cycle. I've run mine pushing an A/C unit for amateur radio field day and it worked fine, all day.
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I've been looking all over the internet for answers about this but will my honda generator be able to even power on the sun jose pressure washer? I cant seem to find any information regarding starting watts. So now im worried it wont even be able to do that.
 
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