They can take a lot more abuse than you think. Of course, you have to keep your common sense and not get the outlet and plugs wet. Under a deck or a porch is perfectly fine. I also don’t think it needs to be 15’ away from the house. I think 6’ away from any windows/doors with the exhaust pointed away from the house is perfectly fine. And again, you have to use your common sense as to what is safe or unsafe during a storm.
Question about placement: For the Honda EU2000 how important is it to be protected from the elements? There isn't a way for me to keep the unit 15' ft from my home without exposure to the elements, and I already had a porch fire last spring which I am not looking to repeat (nor is my landlord).
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