chaining a yamaha and honda generator?

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
I sorta get BURIED in these generator/AC/Hard Start threads

Will ANY of the generators rated 2000 watts using a hard start kit, start a roof air? Yes or no would be fine. :)

I have no hard start kit in my 2007 Rockwood Roo's Dometic 13.5k a/c and my Honda 2000 can run it.
it even ran it in Yellowstone for a 30 minute test period.

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
Will ANY of the generators rated 2000 watts using a hard start kit, start a roof air? Yes or no would be fine. :)

ANY 2K genset? Based on that qualification I'd have to say NO ... chances of successfully starting a typical 13.5K BTU roof mount A/C under similar conditions are much less if the genset in question is a Yamaha EF2000iS or Champion 2K, much greater if it's a Honda EU2000i which can not only successfully meet the initial LRA load much more easily but also sustain a surge rating at and beyond the rated 2000 watts for as much as 1/2 hour. That's far beyond the capabilities of the Yamaha or Champion, one reason likely being each of those has a ~ 20% smaller displacement engine than the Honda EU2000i. It ain't a cult favourite for nothin'! :C

yes

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
I sorta get BURIED in these generator/AC/Hard Start threads

Will ANY of the generators rated 2000 watts using a hard start kit, start a roof air? Yes or no would be fine. :)

Yes, with qualifications.

If an a/c has an LRA less than 60 amps, one Honda EU2000i has a good chance of starting it with the Eco mode off. With an LRA closer to 50, might even start it with the Eco mode on.

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
I sorta get BURIED in these generator/AC/Hard Start threads

Will ANY of the generators rated 2000 watts using a hard start kit, start a roof air? Yes or no would be fine. :)

That is like asking if anyone survives an airplane crash. The answer is yes, but I wouldn't want to count on it. :C



Mike

I sorta get BURIED in these generator/AC/Hard Start threads

Will ANY of the generators rated 2000 watts using a hard start kit, start a roof air? Yes or no would be fine. :)

This is why friends shouldn't let friends buy a different brand of generator. ;)



Mike

thanks, didn't think it would be a good idea.

Can you rent a 3KW generator for the weekend? Unless you have $2K if you fry them.

I talked to a dealer one time when they were having a sale on Yahamas and they told me it couldn't be done. So, I didn't.