| Honda EU2000i Combiner Test [message #269790] |
Fri, 16 January 2015 15:28  |
Otterwan
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I happened upon a great deal on a pair of Honda EU2000i generators that I needed for business. They came with a Gen Tran combiner, said to allow the two to be used in parallel for 4K watt 30 amp output. So I figured what the heck, installed the combiner on one unit, plugged in the AC wires (you don't even need to worry about polarity) and attached the ground wires, plugged in the Twinkie, and fired them up. The Kill-a-watt showed a steady 124 VAC in the coach. Turned on the battery charger, no problem. Turned on my two little electric heaters, no problem. Now the big test. Turned on the AC. No problem, they barely even slowed as it spun up. Kill-a-watt still says 124 VAC solid.
I let everything run for about a half hour, with no problems whatsoever. Now granted this is not the full power of the Onan, but I can easily carry both of them at the same time, I can use just one if I don't need much power, and other than needing to pull start them (but being Hondas they always start on the first pull anyway) I can see this as being a reasonable Onan replacement for someone who doesn't need a ton of AC power. They also have 12 volt out for charging batteries.
This isn't the same brand kit as I have, but it looks virtually identical.
http://www.steadypower.com/product_images/o/350/EU2ParKitRV__01455_zoom.jpg
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: Honda EU2000i Combiner Test [message #269800 is a reply to message #269796] |
Fri, 16 January 2015 18:28  |
Otterwan
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kerry pinkerton wrote on Fri, 16 January 2015 16:08They aren't electric start are they?
Nope, I mentioned in my original post that they need to be pull started. But they start so easy that it hardly matters, unless you just don't want to have to go outside and pull the rope ;o)
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: Honda EU2000i Combiner Test [message #269819 is a reply to message #269790] |
Fri, 16 January 2015 20:20 |
Steve
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I have used the little Honda's for many years. Honda makes a special model called the "Companion" that has the combining hardware built in, including a 30 amp twist lock receptacle. The trade off is that the companion model does not have 12 volt output like the standard Honda 2000. The retail price of the companion is $100 higher. It was worth it to me to be able to easily tie two together.
My only concern is security. The little Honda's tend to grow legs. It is less likely that a 400 pound Onan will disappear.
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Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
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| Re: Honda EU2000i Combiner Test [message #269825 is a reply to message #269790] |
Fri, 16 January 2015 20:57 |
kerry pinkerton
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I wonder....would it be possible to mount them both in the drawer with some muffin fans for added cooling when running...and extended rope pulls via pulleys and such up into the coach so you don't have to go outside to start them. You could also do a remote pull for the choke.
You wouldn't ALWAYS need both running.
I have a 1000W Honda and, as you say, it starts really, really easy.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: Honda EU2000i Combiner Test [message #269863 is a reply to message #269825] |
Sat, 17 January 2015 13:01 |
mojoe
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Can they be hooked directly to the fuel tank on the GMC?
Joe Kemenczky..
1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles..
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain.
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| Re: Honda EU2000i Combiner Test [message #269893 is a reply to message #269790] |
Sat, 17 January 2015 18:18 |
Chr$
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Pinella's does an electric start mod for these.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
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| Re: Honda EU2000i Combiner Test [message #269894 is a reply to message #269790] |
Sat, 17 January 2015 19:11 |
Steve
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The trick to an auxilary fuel tank is a special gas cap for the honda that incorporates a fuel line fitting. As the fuel in the on board tank is used it will draw the fuel from the auxilary tank. I use a 6 gallon marine tank as an auxilary tank during power outages. You don't even have to turn the honda off to refuel, just fill at the aux tank. We live in a heavily wooded area and lose power frequently. I have a big generator but prefer the fuel efficient honda with an aux tank. It can run for 24 plus hours and keeps the refrigerator and freezer cold plus a convince light in the kitchen.
Power was off for 10 days after hurricane Sandy and for a week with other storms. The little honda ran 24 hours a day. Only stopped it to check oil. Did not use much gas. I loaned out my big generator to a friend and he spent a bunch on gas.
1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
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| Re: Honda EU2000i Combiner Test [message #269897 is a reply to message #269894] |
Sat, 17 January 2015 19:49 |
Bob de Kruyff
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Steve wrote on Sat, 17 January 2015 18:11The trick to an auxilary fuel tank is a special gas cap for the honda that incorporates a fuel line fitting. As the fuel in the on board tank is used it will draw the fuel from the auxilary tank. I use a 6 gallon marine tank as an auxilary tank during power outages. You don't even have to turn the honda off to refuel, just fill at the aux tank. We live in a heavily wooded area and lose power frequently. I have a big generator but prefer the fuel efficient honda with an aux tank. It can run for 24 plus hours and keeps the refrigerator and freezer cold plus a convince light in the kitchen.
Power was off for 10 days after hurricane Sandy and for a week with other storms. The little honda ran 24 hours a day. Only stopped it to check oil. Did not use much gas. I loaned out my big generator to a friend and he spent a bunch on gas.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/arizona-2011/p38041-camping-in-superior.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/arizona-2011/p38041-camping-in-superior.html
Works like a charm--with the Kipors, you can parallel 1000, 2000, and 2600 units in any combination
Bob de Kruyff
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Chandler, AZ
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| Re: Honda EU2000i Combiner Test [message #269940 is a reply to message #269790] |
Sun, 18 January 2015 17:04 |
Chr$
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You can actually mix-n-match the honda's too, and more than two. A guy did it and posted the results on Youtube.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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