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Thanks for directions on this specific model. The only time you need floating neutral is when you're hooking it into the house and the main panel has a bonded neutral, right? Every other use just keep it as a bonded neutral, right?
Today I was watching a construction site. They were knocking a house down… but it wasn’t until I was right in front of the site that I noticed there was a generator sitting there running. Couldn’t believe how quiet it was and immediately did some researching.
That doesn't make any sense to get rid of the load to switch fuel type. That is the same as not having the switch functionality at all if you need to turn everything off or disconnect the 50amp cable because you are defeating the purpose of keeping the generator alive.
The generators have a bonded neutral. If you connect it direct to your house through your electrical panel I have read that you should disconnect the grounding wire on the generator to make it a "floating" neutral as there is a ground inside your house electrical panel. If using the generator with tools plugged in directly to the generator panel you need to add a neutral grounding plug. Is this correct? I am asking as I want to connect my generator to my home electrical panel to run my whole house and I don't want to have something happen like a fire in my panel.
Definitely going to keep my eye on this one. I wanna upgrade eventually so that I can do 120 and 240. Volts looks like a real nice unit there I will probably have to work some overtime and sell one of my other generators, but it would be worth it. Excellent video is always.
Hello Gavin!! It is always great to watch your reviews!! They are so informative!! Thank you very much for what you do for the community!! I hope you are doing well. No specific plans for the rest of June. However, I take my boss to Los Angeles in July for a week. My wife and her aunt will come with; we will spend the whole time out in Palm Springs. And then we have a personal trip to Tucson the following week to let my wife experience it in the summer temps (she will get that in Palm Springs too).
I would be curious how the decibel rating of these two running the heater compared to when it was just 1 carrying the load. The two running seemed much smoother/quieter but it can be hard to tell in video. My house likely only needs one of these but it's cool seeing what two can do.
I wonder why the genmax instructions in the manual (page 19) and on the lower right of the control panel say to not connect or disconnect the parallel cords while the generator is running given that you seem to have better luck doing so.
Gavin, two major advantages for me that the AC200L provides is the ability to use those various expandable batteries, and being able to run heavier loads.
I bought one for my high rise dwelling downtown Nashville sons. They have a business that is reliant on computers and phones with no ability to run a generator. It should power their needs for several days, plus if necessary, they can recharge with two 200w solar panels they put on their balcony. Thanks Gavin for validating this purchase (unfortunately it wasn't listed in your on-line store when I bought it).
Just to be on the safe side. Im probably going to buy 2 of those generators with the parallel kit. I should be able to run everything in my house correct? With the 3.5 ton ac unit. Our house has all LED lighting and it’s about 2000 square ft.
Yes, I recommend getting all the fuel out of the tank and the carburetor by draining the carburetor bowl. Disconnect your battery and put it on a maintenance charger
No matter how you slice it gasoline will always play a role in the production of electricity somewhere in the system. In Canada’s maritime Provinces coal is burned to produce electricity. Given how fuel efficient Honda Generates are I would say it’s a good choice. Must keep in mind also the chance of natural disasters causing power outages…how do you make allowances for that…..the generator is obviously the answer.
I have a eu7000, 6500, 2 3000s and a 2000…….now you have me thinking of combining them all, but of course that’s why I’m here on this video for some info
Congrats man you you look like you have done very well for you and your family that is amazing. Oh and i think im finally convinced on the generac after days and days of research.
Thanks 😊 it’s a very quiet Generator. You may have to put a wheel kit on it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SmYTrYeMC0w.htmlsi=pfjBaqYGDJKtsvbh
