Honda 2000i generators triple parallel kit

Guess I missed the point. Didn't catch that you were trying to get 240. As Wayne says, not without a transformer. Not practical.

Huntindog wrote:

What IF one was to get two kits and 6 Hondas... 3 for each 50 amp leg...

Not talking about how practical it would be...JUST IF IT'S POSSIBLE

The only way I can think of to get 240 volt split phase power (what a 50 amp service is) from multiple 120 volt generators would be to use a big transformer as part of the setup to create the proper phasing. The cost and weight of the transformer would push it clearly into not practical territory IMO. The eu6500i has two inverters, and when it operates in 240 volt mode they are wired in series and have extra circuitry to achieve the correct phasing. The 120 volt generators don't have this circuitry available. Honda could have built it that way, but they didn't. There are a few battery based inverters available that can be wired in series and synchronized for 240 volt split phase output.

If you could hook them together with cabling that carries the load I would guess they would sync. Can't think of any other issue that would come into play. I know for a fact that 1000's, 2000's and 3000's will sync up in any grouping but never tried more than three.

Wayne Dohnal wrote:
Apologies if I'm saying something you already know. Just keying off the "full 50 amps of service" comment. There's more difference between 30 amp service and 50 amp service than just the current. 50 amps at 120 volts (the max available from triple eu2000i) is only half the power available from a 50 amp service which is 120/240 volt.

What IF one was to get two kits and 6 Hondas... 3 for each 50 amp leg...

Not talking about how practical it would be...JUST IF IT'S POSSIBLE

CentralCoastCampers wrote:
Don't mean to hi-jack the thread, but could you use 2 2000i and 1 1000i? Would this help with the A/C start-up surge when in Eco mode? Main reason I ask is I already have those, and don't really want to buy another 2000i.

That should work. Surge capacity of 5000 watts and run capacity at 4000 watts should keep two ac's running if they don't try to start at the same time.

Where did you find the banana plugs that are shielded like the ones from Honda? What are the black components the black wires go into on each side if the interior of the box?

Polarity of the wires doesn't matter. If you want to build your own box you can buy these, cut the cables in half and wire your own box.

I regularly run a 3000 with a 2000 and am able to power a 15k plus a 13.5k ac unit. For this, all I need is the two parallel cable set sold for the 2000 + 2000 companion. I plug into the 30 amp receptacle on the 3000.

Three 2000's should easily run two ac units plus lights, tv or whatever, as long as whatever doesn't include a hair drier, microwave, toaster, etc.

I did purchase one of those three way things, thinking I would run the 3000 and two 2000's together but I really never needed them. After I bought the box they quit claiming that you could use the EU3000is in the three way mix. Now they only say it is for EU2000i and EU1000i.

There is nothing magical about this box. If you are handy you can make your own.

Big Katuna wrote:
Yes. Any combo.

Thanks for the info.

Msiminoff
Where did you find the banana plugs that are shielded like the ones from Honda? What are the black components the black wires go into on each side if the interior of the box? Do you have pics of your triple set up?

Yes. Any combo.

Don't mean to hi-jack the thread, but could you use 2 2000i and 1 1000i? Would this help with the A/C start-up surge when in Eco mode? Main reason I ask is I already have those, and don't really want to buy another 2000i.

whs9841 wrote:
msiminoff, do you happen to have details on how you built your homemade parallel kit?

Here are a few pic's. Note: This one has a 30A RV outlet: