eu2200 with eu2000

NRALIFR wrote:

2oldman wrote:

NRALIFR wrote:
in other words, the paired generators will share the load equally up to the point where the lowest rated unit hits its limit, and then stop.

I have no way of measuring whether that's the case.

I do know that parallel sources (at least in DC) will contribute what they are capable of, independent of the others, whereas series connected source ARE limited by the smallest amperage unit. The triple parallel kit link shown above seems to say what I think.

Good question, but so far I can only speculate. Zia is in heaven camping in tall grass and hunting mice.

Thank you, and time2roll.

Not having any personal experience with parallel gen’s, I wasn’t sure. It was just something I remember reading that of course I can’t find now. Anyway, that would actually be ideal for me if you could connect a smaller and larger unit together, and have the full combined running wattage of each available for use. The vast majority of the time, the 900 watts available from my Yamaha is plenty. It’s only if I want to run the air conditioner though, that I need much more than that. I’d prefer to use a smaller, lighter unit most of the time, and then connect a ~2200 watt unit to it only when needed.

Tell Zia that Kahlua, Selina and Dixxie say hello :W

:):)

Parallel DC sources of the same voltge is NOT like parallel AC souces of the same voltage. AC voltage varies from + to - and connecting parallel souces MUST be coordinated so that the 2 frequencies and phase relationship are in sync. Few gens have this capability. Check your Yamaha and any other gen first before connecting in parallel.

The Honda website specifies which models AND SERIAL NUMBER RANGE can be paralleled. And there is a required procedure for connecting them in parallel, first shut down all gens, etc.