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FishHaggis's avatar
FishHaggis
Explorer
Jan 03, 2015

Yamaha ef2000is inverter generators with Twin Tech cables

I need a light genny for my four stroke snowmobile and a bigger one for my travel trailer as most camping i do is dry camping. After researching options, I plan on buying two Yamaha ef2000is inverter gennys and a Yamaha Twin Tech Cable. That way I can use one for my snowmobile and link them together for my camper. It looks like the Twin Tech Cable option is not available in Canada but that makes no sense.

Anyone use the Twin Tech Cable? Opinions? Any reason this is not available in Canada while it is in the USA? Maybe I missed something here.
  • Jayco23FB's avatar
    Jayco23FB
    Explorer
    Jan 04, 2015
    I have the same units and use them like you want to. They work great for me. I use the "Sidewinder Twin Tech Cable Twin Tech system" it came with my generators when I ordered them from Wise Equipment. I like this cable as it has an RV connection.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Jan 04, 2015
    Hi,

    To be sure they will work I'd suggest getting them in USA. It may be cheaper that way too.

    Another alternative is the Champion inverter generator.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jan 04, 2015
    They may not come with parallel ports, but unless they've also changed the internal wiring, you can make your own cables.

    I'm assuming they're wired like a Honda.
  • Bionic_Man's avatar
    Bionic_Man
    Explorer
    Jan 03, 2015
    I have two Yamahas that I run parallel. They do work well, and I am happy with the purchase.

    That said, if I was doing it again, I would likely go with Honda because their generators have fuel pumps that are more accommodating to a extended run tank.
  • TucsonJim's avatar
    TucsonJim
    Explorer II
    Jan 03, 2015
    I've read some related posts on this subject. Evidently CSA will not approve the parallel operation because the ground and neutral are not bonded. You can check but I believe that 2K generator sets sold in Canada do not have the parallel ports, where units sold in the US do. Some folks bought aftermarket kits and report some success, but I'd do a lot of research if I was planning on parallel operation of 2K generators in Canada.
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Jan 03, 2015
    FishHaggis wrote:
    What? I would rather give my local dealer the business as we need to support locals and they are great at that store but this may warrant a trip to Alaska. This is nuts. If it's good enough for the USA then it should be good enough for Canadians too. I always thought California had the toughest regs and set the pace. Why would Canadian code not permit parallel operation when you can in the USA?


    Because the Canadian government is more caring and gentle and loves it's citizens more.
  • FishHaggis's avatar
    FishHaggis
    Explorer
    Jan 03, 2015
    What? I would rather give my local dealer the business as we need to support locals and they are great at that store but this may warrant a trip to Alaska. This is nuts. If it's good enough for the USA then it should be good enough for Canadians too. I always thought California had the toughest regs and set the pace. Why would Canadian code not permit parallel operation when you can in the USA?
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Jan 03, 2015
    AFAIK the electric code in Canada does not permit parallel operation.
    Same goes for Honda.

    Take a road trip...

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