New 2kw Honda Generator
The Honda EU2000i is a popular model with many RV'ers, so I thought I share this to avoid any confusion if you hear about this new model...it's really only for construction/rental. For RV use, the EU-...
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Wayne Dohnal wrote:
Short of a malfunction of the eu2000i, there's no way to trip a GFCI hooked directly to its output. Because of the isolated output the short circuit current from either power output to case ground is below the GFCI trip threshold. The GFCI is required by some of the rules. On the eu2000i it's totally redundant and will never trip (without an internal malfunction). IMO a good deal for Honda having the bureaucracy force customers to pay $100+ for a GFCI outlet. I see the MSRP for the eu2000i is now 1149.95. That's an increase, isn't it?
It would IF honda bonded ground and neutral inside the generator AND the path is between the hot leg and the cord ground.
But then that might violate some other regulations.
Other than that, yes, tripping the GFI is an excercise in futility.
