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- Chris_BryantExplorer IIThat does not have a start kit installed. The problem with using a Honda EU2000 is that it is so marginal that you may be able to get it to start sometimes, but if you go up in altitude at all, or it get hot, even the running watts will be over the rating- remember, it is only a 1600 watt generator.
- MooneyAviatorExplorerI see the optional capacitor is not there. Right?
- MooneyAviatorExplorerOk, took the cover off, here is what it is:
- MooneyAviatorExplorerThanks, Ill still get up there and check as soon as I have the time.
- j-dExplorer IIOK, Here... BUT you still don't know if you already have something. Sometime, you're gonna have to gather more info and the info is most likely under that plastic cover, up on your roof. If you already have Coleman's start kit (capacitor plus start relay) the SPP6E won't help as much as what's already there.
- azrvingExplorerDont buy according to what I say and I agree with what the others have said about knowing your model and serial number and buy according to what you need. An RV dealer told me 3500/ 4000 surge will run most ac units. I would be careful about hammering your little honda with that ac unit. I did that with a generac 5500 with central air in my home and it blew the stator winding wire right where it goes into the plastic/epoxy type material that holds the windings in place. Ooops.
Also consider that just like me, you have an older unit and if it conks out you will be buying an 13,500 I would guess, so you may want to shop with that in mind. - MooneyAviatorExplorerThanks, the trend Im thinking about now is simply having a bigger generator for my house, and to take just when I want to use the AC in the trailer, otherwise always take the honda2000 I guess. Or score another honda cheap and parellel them.
So a 3-4000w gennie should be enough for a 13,500 AC?
But still like to try a hard start kit on this thing, if anyone has any advice on wehre to buy one. - Artum_SnowbirdExplorerMost T/C people tell me that the 9000 BTU model generator will run off a Honda 2K generator, but I think that despite the innocent model number, you actually have a 13,500 BTU generator there. You might get it started with one of the 2400 watt Yamaha gennies if you shut off everything else that takes power from your breaker box.
- azrvingExplorerYep. Thats the problem we all have. It was a major undertaking but mine is now mounted on the reinforced back bumper. Converted to propane with remote start kit. A Honda won't run the air and I'm not lifting a 96 lb gen in and out of the truck plus carry gas cans etc. Even a Honda that will run the ac was too heavy for me. Then I noticed the whole issue of someone stealing it. Why bother trying to steal a champion.
- MooneyAviatorExplorerTrying to make it run off a 2000 honda, and was hoping to not have to climb up there to see what it was, guess Ill have to.
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