vandoc wrote:
If you were in my shoes, would you jump for the Champions, since they would give me more power in reserve considering my elevation here in NM? Thanks for any feedback.
Based on all of the CPE2000i testing that has been performed by thread contributors (myself included) you need to keep in mind that you ARE NOT going to have 4,000 watts available from the CPE twins. While some will give a lesser number, I advise an expectation of 3,200 watts (2 x 1,600 watts)maximum sustained loading. This is based on the 13.3 amp circuit breakers on most models (which is now discontinued on USA red and silver units). I believe even at your higher elevation you can count on this power level.
Now, as Wayne pointed out, you need to discover what the actual output of the Yamaha 2400 is at 6,000+ feet elevation - not the advertised output, but the real-time continuous duty output. But, based on the latest input from Rob it sounds like a single Yammy 2400 is lacking the oomph to get the job done.
As we have learned, manufacturer's wattage numbers can be misleading and not match real-time situations, especially where we have high current start-up demands like an A/C induces or converter/chargers with low power factor numbers.
Edit made to correct stupid math error :S
