On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:22:07 -0500, Van Chocstraw wrote:
Ralph Mowery wrote:
I have two generators rated at 5 KW each. I know how to phase and put the
two in parallel while they are both running. The question is will they stay
in sync and put out 10 kw if needed ?

I know the Honda generators have a parallel cord, but think that is for the
inverter type. The ones I have are made by two differant companies and just
the inexpensive kind that sell for around $ 600 to $ 800 at most stores.


Not that way but you CAN connect one generator to one leg of your 220
volt supply and the other one to the other side. Using 110 volts from
each generator for each half of the house and it should work fine.

Have you actually tried your own advice?

If you have any 220V appliances, they'll be seriously ****ed up.
You'll also have the sum/difference hums in the house as the two
frequencies beat against each other -- 120hz (sum) +/- the difference in
generator frequencies modulated at 0-1hz (the difference))