Wish I brought a ?

[tada]

If I get a hi-cube conex box I don't need cubes I need sq ft so flip it on it's side. But if u have scaffolding can install in a upright hicube for doubledecker hobbit house for us hobbits!!

[Tink]

my understanding is its hard to ship gas powered tools that have been used.
I've shipped "used" power equipment by draining the oil, then draining the gas tank and carburetor, then plugging the gas line and filling the tank with water to displace the flammable vapors, then drain out water. If still stink, fill with water again and ship it that way. No explosive vapor from gas, or hazardous waste (oil) is the key to shipping. Somehow cars are different, perhaps better fire containment in that part of the ship.

Are you a human being, or a human doing?

[Bullwinkle]

i'd avoid water in a fuel system - the tiny filter screens rust and clog

have had no issue mailing honda 2000's new or used - drain oil and fuel and it will fit 3day priority size and weight rules (squeeker - honda thinks stuff out)

honda 3000's cool but to big to manage - (2) 2k units can be slaved together to make 4k - nifty feature

btw water not a good way to flush a tank - fuel / gas pockets can remain

[Tink]

The water is a temporary thing. You only use water on the gas tank. Once drained residual is about as much as leaving a lawn mower outside for the winter rains to seep in. I use water to purge a gas tank before welding on them. If really scared about water in gas, rinse tank with gas first, then put back on and fill. Don't forget to fill the crankcase with oil!

Are you a human being, or a human doing?

[Bullwinkle]

Always use co2 or another inert gas to dry or purge - if you get water any where near injectors - its bad news - I never ever put water in a fuel system

shudder - grin

and NEVER weld on any container that is remotely suspected of ever having fuel in it - drums included - unless you have a death wish

new or bone yard tanks cheap - new honda eu tanks maybe 30 dollars?

avoid the 1000 - its way cool in that it will travel in a back pack - but Ive never gotten more than 2 or three seasons of extremely heavy use...I have / had a2000i is a ten year daily driver ....and is still in running 7 years after I sold it.......

[Tink]

Yeah, we use water to purge an underground storage tank( gas station) before cutting them up for scrap or permission to haul away per Fire Code. I guess I am gutsier than most, and have the knowledge to keep water out of carbs and injectors, but there is always some water in the gas you buy, just wouldn't t notice until you fill your tank while the gas station is filling theirs. You get all kinds of stuff in your fuel! We take a reading and it has to pass as " inert". A new tank from Amazon for your genset is probably better in the long run, just find/buy it before you ship.

Are you a human being, or a human doing?

[Cagary]

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Originally posted by Bullwinkle

i'd avoid water in a fuel system - the tiny filter screens rust and clog

have had no issue mailing honda 2000's new or used - drain oil and fuel and it will fit 3day priority size and weight rules (squeeker - honda thinks stuff out)

honda 3000's cool but to big to manage - (2) 2k units can be slaved together to make 4k - nifty feature

btw water not a good way to flush a tank - fuel / gas pockets can remain

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Is a Honda 3000 that much more to buy in Hilo compared to the mainland?

-Veritas odium parit”(Terence 195–159 BC))-"Truth begets hatred".

[Delta9r]

A Honda 3000 uses a lot more fuel than the smaller ones.

"Life is labor, and all that is good in life comes from that labor..."

[Bullwinkle]

47 lbs for the 2000 vs 135 lbs for the 3000 .... 3000 does have that electric / remote start..... uptown

[Guest]

Lets start off with a good attitude and a warm smile. You WANT to bring a job($50,000 a yr min), and an education for those are rare and hard to get here in Puna. A good truck like a Toyota or Honda for easy to get parts and great re-sale values. Bring plenty of money, and make sure you have a good doctor and lawyer on call from your area(you may need to fly back, but this could save your life?.) Good boots, shoes, jeans and a few good flannels. They are great for the weather and hiking adventures here, and they are hard to find at walmart, Target, or Ross. Most importantly, your not getting any younger so jump on that plane now and get your life started!.