15k BTU AC on Parallel Hondas?
I am wondering if anyone has actual, personal experience running their 15k BTU AC unit on parallel Honda 2000's. My Yamaha 2400 would take care of the 13.5 unit. But the 15k is too much for it. I...
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Well, reporting back:
Good news is when I hooked the Yamaha and Honda together they didn't blow up, or let smoke out.
Less good news is they don't seem to share well enough to start the 15k AC. By the time the Yamaha starts to spool up, the Honda Overloads and shuts down.
As road-runner suggested above, The Honda no-load voltage is 128 and the Yamaha is 122 and this apparently affects the sharing.
The Honda is a great unit. In my opinion the only thing it is lacking is a fuel shut off separate from the stop switch so the carburetor could be run dry a bit easier.
Good news is when I hooked the Yamaha and Honda together they didn't blow up, or let smoke out.
Less good news is they don't seem to share well enough to start the 15k AC. By the time the Yamaha starts to spool up, the Honda Overloads and shuts down.
As road-runner suggested above, The Honda no-load voltage is 128 and the Yamaha is 122 and this apparently affects the sharing.
The Honda is a great unit. In my opinion the only thing it is lacking is a fuel shut off separate from the stop switch so the carburetor could be run dry a bit easier.
