[C320-list] Honda Generator

[Bruce Heyman]

I wonder how it smooths out the starting current.  Motor's do not like it when they are starved for current/voltage.  They usually reward you with shorter lifespans.
Best,
Bruce

Bruce Heyman (949) 289-8400

Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:

>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? 
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>Warren and Pattie Updike
>1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Allan S Field [mailto:allan.field at verizon.net] 
>Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 12:22 PM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Honda Generator
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>Lou - Doubtful that the Honda will start an A/C unit.  Mine won't start a
>12K BTU unit.
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>Allan S. Field
>Sea Shadow - #808
>Columbia, MD
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>From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
>Of colloua5 at aol.com
>Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 12:07 PM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Honda Generator
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>.Hello Art,
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>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.
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>Great info from everyone thanks!!
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>Lou
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>"Summer Girl"  # 429
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Arthur Freedman <saltyvet at mindspring.com>
>To: List C320 List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>Sent: Wed, Jul 2, 2014 11:51 am
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Honda Generator
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>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.
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>Marinco 30 Amp Shore Power Pigtail Adapter
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>Art Freedman
>Ivy Girl, C310
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>On Jul 2, 2014, at 11:20 AM, colloua5 at aol.com wrote:
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>Hello all !
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>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 ?
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>Regards
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>Lou Reszoly  Hull # 429
>Black Rock ,
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