[C320-list] Honda Generator

[Warren Updike]

Weather the Honda eu2000i will start the A/C may depend on the A/C unit. 
Last year we installed a Dometic 2502D Stowaway Turbo (STQ), 12K A/C unit.
The dealer told us the eu2000i will start it. We haven't tried that. I also
noted that Dometic has an optional device called SmartStart
(http://tinyurl.com/pvqchgj)  This "device smoothes out startup power demand
instead of spiking it, reducing amp requirements by up to 65%." Don't know
the cost. Designed for units 5K to 18K BTU.
Our dealer told us that Honda will not claim that the eu2000i will start our
A/C, but he knows that it will. I don't know what the start-up load is, but
the specs say that the Full load Amps for cooling is about 10A. The eu2000i
specs say that it is rated for 13.3A. Our unit is on a 20A fuse, so startup
is probably between 10 and 13A? 

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62

-----Original Message-----
From: Allan S Field [mailto:allan.field at verizon.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 12:22 PM
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Lou - Doubtful that the Honda will start an A/C unit.  Mine won't start a
12K BTU unit.

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD

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.Hello Art,


If the generator is placed near the mast could you use the regular 30' dock
power cord which is 30 amp rated with the twist lock, I know the cord would
be a bit long, but it should fit the generator and boat connections and act
as if the vessel was plugged into shore power.
I just purchased the vessel in Jan 2014 and am enjoying the site immensely.
I would like to purchase the Honda EU2000i this weekend for the fourth, just
making sure I buy the right unit.


Great info from everyone thanks!!


Lou


"Summer Girl"  # 429
 



-----Original Message-----
From: Arthur Freedman <saltyvet at mindspring.com>
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Sent: Wed, Jul 2, 2014 11:51 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Honda Generator


I have a similar portable generator,  You will need to get the below adaptor
so 
you can plug in an extension cord into the shore power plug.   Should be
able to 
get this from Defender or West Marine,  ~ $55.00  I use the generator to
charge the batteries or heat up the water for a shower on the hook or
mooring.

Marinco 30 Amp Shore Power Pigtail Adapter

Art Freedman
Ivy Girl, C310

On Jul 2, 2014, at 11:20 AM, colloua5 at aol.com wrote:


Hello all !


Does anyone know if the Honda generator EU200i  with the built in 30 amp
plug can be directly attached to the stern plug connector that takes the
shore power cord ?


Regards


Lou Reszoly  Hull # 429
Black Rock ,

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