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ependydad
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Jan 04, 2016

Dumb question about Honda Companion generator

I am only buying a single generator right now- a Honda EU2000i. If I understand the product comparison correctly:
http://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/Compare/?modelid=EU2000IKN&modelid=EU2000IKN1

Only the "Companion" model has a 30amp connection on it (I also seem to have read that I'll need an adapter for it) - it reads, "30A 125V Locking Plug, 20A 125V receptacle".

So, for the dumb question- can I get the "Companion" model first? And then the regular one later when I'm ready to parallel these?

My basic goals with a generator is to be able to run my furnace at night and then run a single appliance at a time after that (microwave, electric pressure cooker, space heater). I think that's it would be better to use the 30amp connector for these purposes than the 20amp plug.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    That is what I did for my 2KW Honda Generator. I just picked up a RV30A-15A long adapter from WALMART in the camping section. Looks like this and just plugs into the 120VAC receptacle on the 2KW Generator. Also available from AMAZON...



    This is something you need to carry with your 30A trailer anyway if you ever want to run an extension cord from the garage to hookup your 30A Trailer to shore power.

    Roy Ken
  • And, if I do need an adapter to plug in a 30amp RV connector - does anyone have a link for this?

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