shum02 wrote:
Bernadette Shoe wrote:
The Honda sold in Canada does not allow parallel operation. Apparently due to the fact that the kit connecting the units has never been CSA approved.
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This I was not aware of. Looking at Costco Cda's site they advertise that it is parallel capable although they no longer have a link to the parallel kit. Last time I was at the store in Etobicoke they had the cable kit in stock?
The Champion sold in Canada and America does allow parallel connection. I also have the kit and it is rated at 25 amps or 3000 watts. Somehow, Costco feels that Canadians do not deserve to pay $60 for the parallel kit like in America, but should pay $95 (58% more) than Americans. I guess that's because we are not good enough...
Btw, if I would have decided on buying two Honda eu2000, I would have driven to Syracuse, NY and bought them from a store for $1,000 each. I naturally would have also bought the connecting cable. The only drawback of doing so is that when/if you need service during the warranty period, you need to drive south of the border to have it serviced. Naturally, you will pay $1,000/each + 6% NY sales tax + 13% HST when crossing back at the border. Still cheaper than $1,400 + 13%. Though I wouldn't have done it for the money, but because I really wanted parallel connection.
Got to Costco.ca, do a search on 'generator', then click on the Champion 2000, and the click on 'add to cart' on the second item, 'parallel-cable kit' at $94.99.
