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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TNRIVERSIDE wrote:
So I got my new EU2000i companion. I looked at the owners manual and found the wiring diagram. The 30 amp twist lock is NOT protected by the circuit breaker. When I called HONDA (before my purchase) their tech insured me that both receptacle were protected by this breaker. When I called them after my purchase to discuss this they said that the 30 amp was protected by the inverter but if this protection is used repeatedly it will damage the inverter and they are expensive. This is not what I was told the day before. So I am returning the companion and picking up the standard unit that has both receptacles protected.
Update: I have the new EU2000i and I'm looking at the wiring diagram. I am glad to say that both receptacles ARE protected by the 20 amp circuit breaker
You can't go by what the HONDA support people tell you.
