Ignoramus3635 wrote:

On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:45:42 -0500, Pete C. wrote:
Ignoramus26157 wrote:

Honda inverter generatorss can be synchronized via a special cable. It
is a very special application, not applicable to the general case.

i

It's not really a special cable Iggy, it just parallels the inverter
output connections. The only thing special is that it uses shrouded
banana plugs so you don't have the potential for live exposed connector
pins if a cable is unplugged. Using a "suicide" Y cable with two regular
5-15 male plugs works just fine, but has the potential for the live
exposed male pin safety hazard. Of course the inverters in the Hondas
are designed to sync with external sources.

As for paralleling small non inverter generators, it can be done. Check
the "paralleling generators" thread on alt.energy.homepower for info.

I thought that it was a special cable, that commanded inverters to
work in sync.

i

Nope, just direct connection to the inverter output. Strictly an
electrical safety issue.