Honda Tilling Tips with ESTER

Honda’s full line of lawn and garden equipment at HarborPowerHouse.com can handle any sized job ranging from residential maintenance to commercial projects. Honda’s soil tillers come in three variations; the mini-tiller, the mid-tine, and rear-tine. As with all of Honda’s lawn and garden equipment, Honda tillers are engineered and designed to the highest commercial standards possible resulting in machinery which will provide durability, dependability, and performance every time.

For those using a Honda tiller for the first time, Honda provides a series of tips to get the most out of your equipment. The tips are based on the acronym ESTER, which stands for:

* E – Evaluate the soil you plan on tilling. Is the area hard packed or loose soil?

* S – Set the tiller adjustments to the condition of the ground to be tilled. The depth bar, tine speed, throttles, and gear selection may have to be adjusted, depending on the Honda tiller model.

* T – Till a small portion of the total area.

* E – Evaluate the tiller’s performance in relation to the set adjustments.

* R – Reset the adjustments to maximize tilling performance.

The key for optimal tilling performance lies in dialing in each feature to adjust for what can be a wide range of conditions, even in a single area. Compensating for changing soil conditions can be done by making the following adjustments:

* The depth bar – In its “default” setting, the depth bar should be set so that the tiller leans slightly backward. The depth bar should be set lower for hard pack conditions and higher for softer soil.

* Tine speed – Tine speed can be adjusted by making adjustments in the throttle. Slowing down the engine speed will slow down the tines and tilling speed. Slower speeds tend to work better in soft soil conditions while operation at full throttle typically provides optimal results in hard packed soil.

* Gear selection – Engine and tine speed can also be adjusted via gear selection. Operation in high gear tends to chew up bigger chunks of soil which works best in soft or loose soil conditions. Smaller bites at a lower gear speed tends to provide better results in hard packed conditions.

Getting an optimal performance from a Honda tiller is as easy as following ESTER. For more information on Honda’s full line of lawn and garden equipment, visit www.HarborPowerHouse.com or call (877) 837 2648.

Honda Pumps

The Honda line of pumps at HarborPowerHouse.com continues to raise the raise the bar for the category commercial and residential pumps. Their WX10 pump is driven by the GX25 4-stroke ultra-compact engine and delivers pumping power at never before seen levels for a pump in the 1-inch bore class compact pump market. The four stroke pump meets and/or exceeds EPA and CARB emission level requirements and carries a two-year limited warranty for non-commercial use. Until the entrance of Honda’s WX10, the category was dominated by 2-stroke engines. The WX10 is quiet, featuring a state of the art muffler system covered entirely by heat shields for added safety. Engineering and design advances have resulted in a high powered pump which is as light in weight and as compact as competitive water pumps powered by 2-stroke engines. Additionally, the WX10 is fully functional when tilted at any angle, even upside down.

Honda’s products have become the professional’s pump of choice because of their legendary reliability, durability, and powerful performance for all types of jobs in every type of condition. The pumps are engineered to the highest standards in each category and deliver increased power over other pumps carrying the same weight and footprint. The line of Honda pumps found at HarborPowerHouse.com are the professionals’ choice for jobs ranging from household size to the largest commercial projects. The main pump categories are:

*De–watering pumps – HarborPowerHouse.com carries a full line of lightweight, general purpose, and high pressure pumps.  These pumps can take on any sized job from draining a pool to heavy commercial use.

* Construction and Industrial Pumps – These commercial pumps can move solids and pump out up to 433 gallons per minute. Heavy concentrations of solids can be handled by low volume and Diaphragm pumps which can move waste, mud, and trash.

* Submersible Pumps – Honda’ submersible pumps can be employed in numerous ways including sump drainage, draining a flooded basement, seepage, and emptying swimming pools. These pumps are built with stainless steel and carry a discharge capacity of up to 150 gpm.

Honda’s pumps from HarborPowerHouse.com have been preferred by professionals for their reliability, durability, and power for over twenty years. Those features are backed by comprehensive warranties lasting up to three years for residential, commercial, and rental use. For more information and specifications on full line of legendary Honda pumps, visit www.HarborPowerHouse.com or call (877) 837 2648.

Honda Power Equipment

HarborPowerHouse.com carries full lines on all of Honda’s Power Equipment products. Each category is known for Honda’s legendary reliability, power performance, and durability making them the preferred choice for professional and commercial users around the world. Honda’s products are all engineered to the most exacting standards and built with top quality components to ensure high level performance year in and year out.

Honda’s Power Equipment products available at HarborPowerHouse.com include:

* Honda Generators - HarborPowerHouse.com offers Honda generators for protecting homes and businesses from power outages, providing power for all kinds of outdoor recreation, and commercial/industrial use. The Honda generator line can meet every power requirement from large to small and is the only choice when going without power is not an option. With Honda generators from HarborPowerHouse.com it is a certainty that power generation needs will be met with energy efficient and quiet reliability.

* Honda Lawn Mowers – Honda Lawn Mowers are built to commercial landscaping standards, meaning that they can handle jobs from the backyard to everyday commercial use. Honda lawnmowers have long been considered the leader in the field by professionals for delivering durable, reliable, quiet, and fuel efficient performance. By incorporating advanced engineering, using only the highest quality components, and cutting edge designs Honda has built the industry standard for lawn care. Honda’s mowers consistently do the job while meeting the toughest emission regulations in the country.

* Honda Lawn and Garden Equipment – Honda’s tillers and trimmers available at HarborPowerHouse.com can handle any sized job ranging from residential maintenance to commercial projects. Honda’s lawn and garden equipment is engineered and designed to the highest commercial standards possible resulting in trimmers and garden tillers which will provide durability, dependability, and performance every time.

* Honda Pumps– Honda’s pump products have become the professional’s choice because of their legendary reliability, durability, and powerful performance for all types of jobs in every type of condition. The pumps are engineered to the highest standards in each category and deliver more power than other pumps of the same weight and size. The line of Honda pumps found at HarborPowerHouse.com is the professionals’ choice for jobs ranging from household size to the largest commercial projects.


Honda’s Power Equipment is built to the highest standards in each category, making each one the choice of professionals and consumers around the world. For more information on Honda’s line of power equipment visit www.HarborPowerHouse.com or call (877) 837 2648.

The Three Types of Households When the Power Goes Down

The high winds, rain and snow of winter are approaching, meaning that chances of power outages are on the rise as well. While many weather-related power outages are repaired within a few hours, recent trends are showing that extended power impairments are becoming more frequent and longer in duration.

When the power goes down three types of households emerge:

1) The scramblers – Once the power goes down, scramblers will head out looking for Honda generators en masse, hoping to find the right generator for their needs before other scramblers locate them and buy them out.
2) The hunker-downers – Hunkering down during a winter storm may seem like a big adventure, at least for a while. As an outage continues, the reality of the situation can change the big adventure feeling to one of stress over not being able to run a home-based business, not having power for essential medical devices, and/or the safety of the family. Depending on how long the outage lasts and the severity of the weather, hunker-downers will either convert over to scrambler status or bundle up hoping that the lights come back on before they run out of candles and flashlight batteries.
3) Owners of Honda generators – When the power goes down, owners of Honda generators know that they will have the electricity they need to power their medical devices, appliances and potentially their entire home depending on the output capability of their generator.

Depending on household needs, backup power generation can be provided by either a portable or a standby generator. A portable generator will suffice if power needs are relatively light. A portable generator capable of 5kW of output will be able to power limited lighting, heating, and a refrigerator for approximately 8 hours before refueling is required.

Standby generators can meet higher power demands while providing additional conveniences. Standby Honda generators, for example, provide a number of output options, ranging from powering multiple rooms to the entire home. These generators offer the convenience of switching on within seconds of sensing the loss of primary power rather than requiring a manual start. Another convenience of standby generators is that many of them offer the option of being fueled from a home’s natural gas line, eliminating the need for refueling.

Winter is coming. To avoid scrambler and hunker-downer status, visit: http://www.harborpowerhouse.com/ for more information on Honda generators.

Making the Choice Between Standby and Portable Generators

Honda generators can be divided into two categories; portable and standby. While both deliver reliable backup power, each category of generators has strengths and weaknesses that will determine which type will provide the best solution for each household’s set of circumstances.

Here is a brief summation of the two generator categories:

Portable Generators

Portable generators are lighter in weight and more versatile than the standby variety. Portability allows for uses ranging from providing power while camping outdoors to generating much needed backup power during a blackout. These generators are typically configured with multiple outlets to provide power to a variety of appliances and equipment. With this versatility, however, comes a few issues that should be considered prior to making a final decision:

• For use during a power outage, a portable may have to be moved into position to provide power to the home. While this may not be an issue for those that are physically able, moving a portable generator may require more strength than some people possess.
• Portable generators typically have lower output levels than standby generators. This can prove to be problematic if a portable cannot generate enough power to run all the appliances and equipment necessary for the safety of household members.
• Portable generators require refueling during extended outages. Considering that portables should never be run indoors, this refueling will normally take place outdoors, hopefully in a protective shelter. If the unit is not located in a shelter refueling can prove to be a daunting task during severe weather.

Standby Generators

While standby generators do not offer the versatility of portable generators, they do offer significant benefits:

• Standby generators are specifically built to deliver backup power during an outage. Permanently connected to a home’s circuitry, standby generators switch on automatically within seconds of a power interruption. These generators also power down once the primary source of power is restored.
• Power output levels are higher than portables, with the potential to run major appliances simultaneously and/or power the entire home.
• Standby generators can be connected to the home’s natural gas line, eliminating the need for refueling.

Honda generators can provide solutions to every type of backup power need. For more information, visit: http://www.harborpowerhouse.com/

Buying a Backup Generator System: What to do Before you Buy

This winter has served as a constant reminder that having a backup generator system in place isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Of particular concern are extended power outages which can run for days or even weeks before power is restored.  Under these circumstances it makes sense, particularly in areas where severe weather is common, to consider some form of backup power system.

The time to start doing the required homework before buying a backup generator system is before the lights go out. Here are some of the considerations to take into account selecting, buying and installing a system.

The more expensive standby generator systems can power an entire energy-efficient house. Here doing the calculations to determine the right standby generator is fairly straightforward and can be done by looking at the electrical bill for the total of wattage used during the months when use is at its highest level. The number can be padded somewhat to provide a cushion. Then it’s simply a matter of buying a standby generator system that can meet demand at its highest level of use.

If a whole house generating system isn’t an option, a determination of what is essential to be kept running in the event of a power outage must be made. A good starting point is to define the critical loads of essential appliances and equipment. An option here is to check whether or not there are non-electrical solutions when power goes out.

One of these alternatives could be a properly vented space heater. The heater could use wood, oil, natural gas or propane, which could help keep the house warm while the heater is off. The caveat here is to never burn fuel in an unvented situation as the gases produced by burning can be toxic and/or lethal.

Energy efficiency can play a large role in the level of power a generator will have to deliver. Proper home insulation as well as energy saving appliances and heating equipment can reduce the demand load dramatically, which could reduce the cost of the generator by a material amount.

Once the required wattage of the lights, appliances, and other necessities is determined, pad the amount by 20% to 25% to ensure that the standby generator can easily cover all electrical requirements.

Once the right generator system has been determined, have an electrician or electrical contractor do the installation to make sure it’s done properly. After installation, be sure to run the generator periodically to test that it can power the  designated circuits and keep them running when an outage occurs.

Honda Generators: A Power Output Guide

Making the right choice from the broad line of Honda generators starts with the determination of the appliances, equipment and devices that must continue to run in the event of a power outage. This list can include heaters, refrigerators, medical devices, lighting, home office equipment, etc. Once you have compiled your list, add the wattage necessary to run each item to define minimum level of power output that you require. What follows is a list of standard power output levels for both standby and portable generators as well as a “rule of thumb” guide showing how many items can be powered at each output level.

Portable generators:

• 5kW – 5kW will power a small core of survival appliances including a few lights, a refrigerator, and a furnace fan. This leaves approximately 600 watts to power a computer, radio, and/or a small television.
• 6.5kW – The extra 1.5kW provided at this level can power a portable electric heater or a coffee maker, in addition to powering your chosen survival appliances.

Standby generators:

• 8kW – These medium output generators, in addition to powering your core appliances, can light and power two rooms that aren’t heavy in appliances. A home office running a desktop computer and other gear would be fine at this level as would a family room, for example.
• 10kW – At this output level, there is a possibility that you may forget about the blackout that has necessitated the use of your generator. This output level will power everything listed above as well as the kitchen, meaning that you can drink hot chocolate in the comfy confines of your home.
• 15kW – 15kW of output is enough to light and run a small home. For larger homes, this level makes the laundry room operational and can light up a couple bedrooms.
• 25 kW – At 25kW, the entirety of a medium-sized house can be powered along with air conditioning. At this point, you’re likely to be impervious to what is going on outside while being the envy of your neighbors as well.

To repeat, this is a rule of thumb guide. When buying your generator be sure to consult a professional to ensure that you’ll have enough power from your backup generator. For more information on Honda generators, visit: http://www.harborpowerhouse.com/