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marc71
Explorer
Jan 26, 2015

Honda Generator(s)

I recently purchased a eu2000is companion generator and will be purchasing another one soon. I'm just wondering when you parallel the two do you get full output on both generators? What I'm asking is if I purchased another companion would both 30 amp plugs be delivering 30 amps (I realize it's not exactly 30 amps and I also know I wouldn't be able to exceed to max load on both generators). I was just curious if the power is the same coming out of both units?
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Both outlets would be live but the power is divided between them, A Honda 2,000 is what, 1750 watts continous, so you get almost exactly 30 amps total (29 and a bit) if one side is pulling 10 amps, that leaves 19 for the other.

    I would not spend the additional cost on the Companion, I'd get a regular 2000i Same amount of power total, The advantage of the companion is

    1: has the 30 amp outlet
    2: uses a lower cost parallel cable
    3: No wasted usless 12 volt outlet.
  • What he said.

    I find having the "standard" EU2 and its two 15amp outlets is also more useful in the non-camping situations I've put it to work in.

    Of course, ymmv.
  • Hi,

    Consider a hybrid inverter instead of the 2nd generator unless you need more than 16 amps on a continuous basis.
  • You cannot get 60 amps
    You can get a TOTAL of almost 30 amps
    Both generators will be running at full 14+ amps
    And the power will be spread between the two outlets, as it is used
    If one outlet / RV is using 20 amps, then the other outlet/RV can only use 9amps or the over loads are going to trip on the Hondas
    Full power is available to either socket/outlet
    As long as the other outlet is not using any
  • The power is the same from both units, and the sustainable power from either is 13.3a. Therefore the output is 26.6a. But running them at that power is going to be louder than you'd like.
  • pianotuna wrote:
    Hi,

    Consider a hybrid inverter instead of the 2nd generator unless you need more than 16 amps on a continuous basis.


    +1
  • dons2346 wrote:
    pianotuna wrote:
    Hi,

    Consider a hybrid inverter instead of the 2nd generator unless you need more than 16 amps on a continuous basis.


    +1


    I need the ability to run The a/c from time to time.
  • Hi,

    That is exactly what a hybrid inverter will allow you to do.

    marc71 wrote:
    dons2346 wrote:
    pianotuna wrote:
    Hi,

    Consider a hybrid inverter instead of the 2nd generator unless you need more than 16 amps on a continuous basis.


    +1


    I need the ability to run The a/c from time to time.

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