22/07/2022
Electronic Fuel Ignition.
WHAT IS EFI?
Electronic fuel injection replaces the need for a carburetor that mixes air and fuel. EFI does exactly what it sounds like. It injects fuel directly into an engine’s manifold or cylinder using electronic controls. While the auto industry has been enjoying the technology for decades, it’s not as common in smaller engines.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF EFI?
Easier Starting
How many times do you go to start your generator by adjusting the choke first?
You won’t have to worry about that with electronic fuel injection. It works for both hot and cold starting, eliminating one of the major headaches of using small engines.
Automatic Altitude Adjustments
As you move from the 100′ elevations here in Central Florida to the mile+ elevations in the Rockies, you need to adjust the fuel/air mixture to keep an engine running well. EFI does that automatically through its electronic controls.
More Consistent Power
Thanks to the electronic controls that EFI offers, your generator engine is constantly running at its most advantageous throttle and air mixture settings. With the electronics doing the work, you never have to wonder if you have everything set just right. You’ll be getting consistent power and peak horsepower levels where they should be without any guesswork.
Better Fuel Efficiency
Electronic fuel injection improves your engine’s fuel efficiency. It’s not uncommon to see claims of 25% improvement here. That’s good on two levels. First, you’re spending less money on gas – a big deal for Pros that rely on a generator day in and day out.
The second benefit is that you’ll have to refill the tank less frequently when you’re asking your generator for more watts. This might only save you a trip or two during the day, but you’ll appreciate the reduction in productivity interruption.
+ many more advantages.