POwer sharing with Honda EU2000i
Aside from the obvious danger of backfeeding, which would immediately overload the Honda breaker, is it possible to sync the Honda with low capacity, shore power source. This would allow me to run one...
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Might sync up but the power sharing probably will not go well. The Honda ramps up power as voltage sags along a specific curve. I would not risk my Honda. Also not legal or in compliance with NEC to back feed any utility power. (except with the proper approved equipment including grid-tie solar and possibly others as approved by the utility and NEC and has nothing to do with this thread) Honda must be separated with a transfer switch and that defeats the purpose.
You would be better served with a battery powered inverter designed for this task. You can set maximum amps to draw from utility power and the inverter combines power and provides the rest from the battery. When there is extra utility power available the inverter will recharge the battery. Magnum, Victron, Xantrex all have something that will do this.
Could be your air conditioner needs a start capacitor but you really should have dedicated 20 amp minimum circuit.
You would be better served with a battery powered inverter designed for this task. You can set maximum amps to draw from utility power and the inverter combines power and provides the rest from the battery. When there is extra utility power available the inverter will recharge the battery. Magnum, Victron, Xantrex all have something that will do this.
Could be your air conditioner needs a start capacitor but you really should have dedicated 20 amp minimum circuit.
