One or two generators?
I have two Yamaha EF2000iS generators, and they work together through the connecting cable. My question is; is it always necessary or desirable to have both generators running? I know I need them ...
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lane hog wrote:Rmack1 wrote:
You lost me.
I think I follow that the gen's receptacles have a circuit breaker in line, and the cable that connects the two gens to the RV power cable doesn't, right? At least I'm guessing what 'banana cables' are.
My Yamahas have a black adapter thingie that plugs into both gens, and gives me a place to plug in my 30 amp cable. It doesn't have any fuses as far as I know. Don't see where they could be.
I've been using that even if only one gen is running.
The Yamaha may have a different setup from the Honda.
On the Honda, there are two 120V outputs -- the receptacles which are protected by a breaker, and the 4mm banana plug outputs, which are not protected.
The commercial kits for running in parallel of the banana plugs have a breaker on the 30A circuit, and the instructions for a home built should also include inclusion of a breaker.
Yeah, that's what's disturbing me. My parallel gear doesn't have a breaker or a fuse.
