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    Pairing 2 Inverter Generators of Different Brands.

    Do you think 2 inverter generators can be paired if they aren't exactly alike? Say a Honda and a - pick any brand.

    And what about pairing 2 generators that aren't of the same capacity? This one seems a bit dicier maybe.
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    Quote Originally Posted by traveldawg View Post
    Do you think 2 inverter generators can be paired if they aren't exactly alike? Say a Honda and a - pick any brand.

    And what about pairing 2 generators that aren't of the same capacity? This one seems a bit dicier maybe.
    I have read where some claim to have done the hondas of different sizes. IIRC it was a 2000 paired with a 3500. They did say that you could not net the combined watts, IOW, they could get 4000 watts out of it, not the 5500 total.
    Caution: Do not try this on my say so.... What I read was not verified.
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    Quote Originally Posted by huntindog View Post
    I have read where some claim to have done the hondas of different sizes. IIRC it was a 2000 paired with a 3500. They did say that you could not net the combined watts, IOW, they could get 4000 watts out of it, not the 5500 total.
    Caution: Do not try this on my say so.... What I read was not verified.
    So many variables that the generators have I personally would buy the same generator to do it. There is wattage, amps, voltage and I believe the sign wave (could be wrong) that have to be taken into consideration.
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    Quote Originally Posted by traveldawg View Post
    Do you think 2 inverter generators can be paired if they aren't exactly alike? Say a Honda and a - pick any brand.

    And what about pairing 2 generators that aren't of the same capacity? This one seems a bit dicier maybe.
    My best guess is that you would end up having an early 4th of July fireworks show if trying to combine two different brands. Now the good news....it would be just like a train wreck....you just won't be able to look away.
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    Great! Thanks a lot! I think I am going to post those links in a sticky under our generator forum later this evening.

    thanks again!
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