Generator parallel cables
I already know that I have a 8kw diesel generator on board but for a lot of reasons I am thinking of purchasing 2 Yamaha 2000W inverter generators and paralleling them together for 4000w of power. Whe...
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ScottG wrote:
With apologies to our Florida friend, that's not correct at all with our modern technology (research "inverter generators").
Yes, you can parallel them because they were designed to be used that way.
But PLEASE DON'T make the dead-man cable you describe. It's just way too dangerous and is very amateurish in that it shows one doesn't know what they're doing (no offense intended).
Either buy the correct connectors from an electronics supply place (called "insulated banana plugs") or buy the ready made cable for that purpose.
Good luck,
Scott
Scott,
No apologies necessary. The technology was above my pay grade. :o
Here is what I found in the Q&A for the units.
Q: Will the dual Yamaha EF2000iS/Twin-Tech setup provide power if only 1 of the generators is running? I'm looking at this for RV use and wondering if during those times when I need only the power of one generator I can use without having to unplug from the parallel outlet and re-plug with an adapter into an outlet on one of the generators.
A: You cannot use the parallel kit when operating only one generator. The kit is for use when both generators are operating at the same time in conjunction with one another.
