Honda generator purchase help
I finally have decided to purchase a new generator. I'm going with the Honda EU2000i. Now I need to decide if the EU200i or the EU200i companion is the best choice. I will be using this at home for po...
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bgum wrote:
(Please note: you can only parallel two identical units together.)
Not true. See this. Your Honda dealer may tell you this but it is just not true. I, as stated above, I have paralleled a 2000 and 3000 for many hours while tailgating. Using the 30 amp outlet on the 3000 I can actually run a 15k and a 13.5k air conditioner, as long as they don't try to start at the same time. If the 2000 should run out of gas or be shut down the 3000, by itself, will overload. You can even parallel three units, consisting of any mix of EU's. I'm not sure, but I don't think the Handi can be paralleled.
If this usage is likely to have any ill effects I have yet to see them. My EU3000is is almost 13 years old and I have two EU2000i units that are 8 years old. I probably have 500 or more hours running them mixed.
As far as the the necessity of the Companion goes, you can buy a set of parallel cables and build yourself a receptacle box for a 30 amp RV plug. Mine cost me about $40 plus the cost of the banana plug cables.
