Are parallel cables universal?
I'm looking at buying two 2k inverter generators. No sure yet which ones. Maybe Smarter Tools from Costco or Honda with companion. Can a Honda or Yamaha parallel cable be used for the Smarter Tools ge...
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Honda and Yamaha simply connect the AC outputs together for paralleling. Most, possibly all, others use a proprietary connection with some sort of sync signal. Kipor's original parallel connection used the Honda/Yamaha method and Honda "sued the pants" off of them, and they changed to a proprietary connection. Honda has their parallel technology patented and it wouldn't surprise if it's cross-licensed with Yamaha.
