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Old 04-10-2012, 04:25 PM   #1
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Parallelling Honda gennys
Anybody know if I can use the standard Honda parallalling wiring kit to connect an EU2000i with an EU1000i?

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Old 04-13-2012, 08:05 PM   #2
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I don't believe you can parallel different sizes together.
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as far as i know, Yes.
i've read many posts on RV.net's Tech Issues forum, of that pairing working.
i have a 2000 and have access to a 1000.
just need to cables to try paralleling them.
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That would be sweet. I have a 1000 and just ordered a 2000 - it would be nice if I didn't have to sell the smaller unit.

Let me know if you are able to test it.

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Check with Wise Sales. They would be able to tell you. Real nice people.
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X2 on Wise Sales. We bought our pair of 2000s from them.
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Thanks - I just sent them an email.
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Well the reply says you can only parallel two of the same model and size inverters...
So does the owners manual on the 2000...

Bikendan - I'd like to know where you saw the odd pairing would work so I could look into it further.

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check out the Tech Issues forum at RV.net.
i swear i've read a number of threads on this subject and that it was possible.
i am getting closer to 60 so maybe i'm having a Senior Moment!
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Im pretty sure you can not mis match them. Lets say you have a 2000 and a 1000 for a total of 3000 watts in parallel, if you are pulling 3000 watts it would be split between the two generators. Therefore, overloading the 1000 by 500 Watts.
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I have mixed sizes with no issue. Also hooked more then 2 up. Honda and Yamaha together also. The inverter matches the sign waves at start up and thy supply power as needed. 1k and a 2k should work great together.

Note: non inverter type generates will not match up and you will have a failure
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