Thanks for working that one out for us.GroundLoop said:So, a 5hr L1 charge at 1.1 gallons is good for 27 miles, or... 24mpg.
AmarilloLeaf said:Sams Club has a generator with a Honda engine, 240v , 7kW for $999.
DrRocket said:Well that ends that idea.
Thank you for the input.
Cold fusion anyone, anyone.....Buehler? :lol:
I have a method to successfully connect 2 Honda EU2000i's to one of our upgraded EVSE's limited to 13A (3.1kW), and it does indeed work.TonyWilliams said:The question was concerning L2 charging. Hopefully, folks can see that a 2kw generator isn't even close?
Sure, you can use teeny, tiny generators, but they won't run the L2 at 6.6kw (240 volts times 27.5 amps) needed from a "real" home type charger. That will take a real generator; not the type that you would want to carry around.
But, if we're talking about a generator to use with the modified Nissan "carry-along charger", presumably at the future 16 amp (3.84kw at 240v) or 20 amp (4.8kw at 240v), then something smaller would work.
You don't have to guess the size. It's simple math. How many amps times volts do you want? And don't be sold on the MAX power... use the rated wattage.
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The Honda EU2000i (2kw max, 1.6kw rated, 13.3A) is only 120V. But, it can be connected to another like 47 pound unit to make 3.2kw rated power. Still 120v as far as I know and $1280 each.
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The Honda EU3000i 3kw max, 2.6kw rated (21.7A) can also be connected to a second generator for 5.2kw rated. 78 lbs each, $2600 each.
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To get the 240 volts in a Honda, you'll need the EU6500iS. 120/240V 6.5kw max, 5.5kw rated (45.8 amps @ 120 volts / 22.9A @ 240V)
Starting System: Recoil (pull) and electric!
Dry Weight 260 lbs, $4500 each (only one required).
NOW, How much would you Pay?!? =)LTLFTcomposite said:If it were possible to engineer a portable generator with size, weight and quietness of the EU2000 that put out 3.3kw at 240V and had a four foot J1772 cable/plug that would make a pretty sweet accessory.
The Honda EU2000i (2kw max, 1.6kw rated, 13.3A) is only 120V. But, it can be connected to another like 47 pound unit to make 3.2kw rated power.
To put two Hondas together requires the "Companion" EU2000i(A) with built-in 30-amp receptacle makes it easy to connect to a standard EU2000i model with simple parallel cables for power to run rooftop RV air conditioners and more.
Yamaha EF2000ISC Lightweight Generator does not require two different generators (like the Hondas above) to make a 30amps. Connect two EF2000iS generators in-line wtih a Twin Tech cable and output for Max 30AMPs and Rated 25 AMPs of power, however the Yamaha 25 amps total rated is lower than Honda pair rating of 26.6 amps.
I have a method to successfully connect 2 Honda EU2000i's to one of our upgraded EVSE's limited to 13A (3.1kW), and it does indeed work.
I use two EU2000's in series with a special circuit. This produces 240v, then I use an EVSE programmed for 13A. I can easily set an EVSE to any amperage I choose here in the Lab, but there is no easy way to make it adjustable in the field.TonyWilliams said:Ok, 120v * 26.6a max = 3192 watts max continuous, so you're right at the limit. How do we get a switched 13a to 16a Panasonic ? Wait a minute, is that 120v or 240v? I don't think those generators are making 240v. You're not putting 26 amps through the Panasonic ??????
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