DSchmidt_2000 wrote:
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Is the paralleling of the CPE's non-trivial? Someone posted issues turning one off with the other running?
I made that posting and it was trivial. What it comes down to is once the two units are synchronized, turning off one of the two units or removing the sync cable causes the other to immediately go into overload. This is a software issue designed to kill the power if sync is lost before connected equipment is destroyed. While it was a barrier to accomplishing what I wanted (start a RV A/C with two and then turn one off allowing a single unit to sustain the A/C) it is a good equipment safety design. BTW, I can disconnect power from unit #2 and sustain the 15K BTU A/C off of one unit - I just cannot turn the engine off or disconnect the sync cable.
My use of the parallel kit with two CPE units has not indicated any operational problems that I can determine. The twins provide a heck of a lot of power - more than a 30 amp RV can use before the RV main breaker flips.
Not having a set of Honda twins with the parallel kit I do not know if the same safety feature exists. Now that I have reviewed the data, I would hope that the Honda will also turn off the units if sync is lost.
Poor Costco. If that was the dude's motivation - believing the store will take anything back - including generators bought, used and returned after the storm passes. The loss has to be paid by somebody - guess who? Fortunately, Costco keep records of who returns and how often. Too many dishonest returns can get you nothing when a honest return is necessary. I resent having to pay more for a product because people abuse such a policy.
