parallel 2-2000i honda generators together

nieforth wrote:
Lots of discussion on paralleling 2-2000i Honda generators together using the 120 volt outlets on the unit.

Using the Edison plugs to parallel your Honda EUXXXi's will work. However, as others have mentioned there is the very real risk of an electric shock if there is AC power at an exposed male plug. Without a doubt the shrouded banana plugs are far safer. These banana plugs & sockets are readily available and it would be a simple undertaking to add the banana sockets to a Honda EU generator that didn't have them.

I have a pair of EU2000i's that I pair (and have even tripled) frequently. I keep a couple types of paralleling cables (photo below) in my TC depending on what I need to power... and yes, I also have a short "suicide cord" that has saved the day on a couple of occasions.

It's worth reiterating that the Edison plug and/or suicide cord methods are NOT SAFE. But sometimes you have to make do with what you've got. If you go that route, take extra care to ensure that nobody can come into contact with exposed wiring. Secure connections with tape or tie the cords to the generator, etc. Most importantly; Never ever use a suicide cord to connect (backfeed) to a residential/mains electrical system. NEVER! This practice is illegal and extremely dangerous!

-Mark