Honda EU7000iS is a inverter generator from Honda, rated 5,500 running watts with 7,000 starting watts on gasoline, measured at 52 dBA, with 120/240V output.
General
Type
inverter
Fuel
gasoline
Power output
Running watts (gas / LP for standby)
5500 W
Starting watts (gas)
7000 W
Performance
Noise level
52 dBA
Runtime at 25% load (gas)
16 h
Fuel tank
5.1 gal
Electrical
Output voltage
120/240V
Transfer-switch-ready outlet
30 A
Features
Start type
electric
CO safety shutoff
Yes
Parallel capable
Yes
Engine
Engine
Honda GX390 EFI
Engine displacement
389 cc
Physical
Weight
263.2 lb
Warranty
Warranty
3 yr
What the numbers mean
At 5,500 running watts
on its best fuel, this unit covers a partial-home setup through a 30 A transfer switch or interlock: refrigerator, furnace, a well or sump pump, and lights, with load management for anything bigger.
House hookup: pairs with a 30 A generator inlet (
L14-30) and a transfer switch or interlock
installed by an electrician.
With 5,500 running watts on its best fuel, the Honda EU7000iS covers a partial-home setup through a 30 A transfer switch or interlock: refrigerator, furnace, a well or sump pump, and lights, with load management for anything bigger. Add up your actual loads with a sizing worksheet — the bands here are rough guidance, not a load calculation.
Does the Honda EU7000iS have a CO safety shutoff?
Yes — the Honda EU7000iS has a built-in carbon monoxide sensor that shuts the engine down when CO accumulates around the unit. It is a backstop, not a substitute for running the generator outdoors at least 20 feet from the house.
What inlet does the Honda EU7000iS need to power a house?
A 30 A generator inlet (an L14-30 connection) wired to a transfer switch or interlock kit — an electrician's job that normally requires a permit. Never backfeed through a dryer or wall outlet.
