Re: [A/S] Generator?

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this is a quote from Honda's website Not sure that it makes any real sense
though..

www.hondapowerequipment.com/eu2000.htm

Lightweight and Compact Honda Inverter Generators

Honda boasts a sine wave equal to or better than the current from your household
power.
Computers and power-sensitive testing equipment require what is referred to as
"clean power." Clean power is electrical current that is consistent and has a
stable "sine wave" or signal. If the lights or other basic appliances in your
home were being powered by a generator and there was a fluctuation in the AC
power, you'd probably see the lights dim and then return to full brightness--no
problem! However, if your computer was being powered by a generator and the
voltage fluctuated, chances are the computer would either shut down or at least
interrupt the program you were working in.

In order to overcome this problem, Honda engineers developed a revolutionary
form of inverter technology. This process takes the raw power produced by the
generator, passes it through a special microprocessor that provides ultra-clean
power that boasts a sine wave equal to or better than the current from your
household AC wall outlet. This means that for the first time, you can operate a
computer or other sensitive equipment from a remote location without the fear of
interrupted service or damage to the equipment.

Honda's unique inverter technology also dramatically reduces the size and weight
of the generator. This reduction is possible thanks to the fact that Honda
EU-type generators have the alternator built into the engine itself, eliminating
the need for a bulky (and heavy) independent alternator. The EU3000is model is
actually half the size and weight of our top-of-the-line EX3300 model.
Another feature exclusive to the EU models is Honda's EcoThrottle^(TM) system.
This system incorporates a load-dependent speed control-type governor that
offers excellent fuel economy by automatically adjusting engine speed to the
optimum level, given the usage load. This not only reduces fuel consumption and
operating noise in the normal usage range, but it also keeps exhaust emissions
to levels that clear even the strictest CARB and EPA emission standards.