Question 1

Does with work with 2 different size inverters as long as they are both higher than 2800-watts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, that is correct. All parallel capable Champion inverters of 2,800 watts and higher are compatible through this parallel kit.

Question 2

i am having a problem with the kit plugs that go into the generator.  they are wiggling out.  is this typical?  did i get a bad one?  when running in

Accepted Answer

We have been through a couple of these.  I hope your generator is under warranty; if not, take them out immediately and return this item. The first one we purchased -- the plugs were very lose and kept losing power.  Very bad on our equipment too.  We returned it and the second one arrived with one plug fitting "very" tight and one was lose.  We needed to use it for an important Event that night.  Under bad judgement (though our generator was insured) we used that kit.  The generators were not even on for an hour and the power starting surging on our equipment.  One of our employees, went out to see if an indicator light was on or if the plug had come partially out.  Not even, the plug that fit too tight -- had melting inside our generator.  The next morning when it was cooled down and okay to touch.  We tried to take it out and the plug's end, was stuck (Melted) inside of our generator.  We could have lost a huge account because of the Champion Parallel Kit.  Luckily, we put our older Honda Inverter in the back of the truck. Just in case that kit malfunctioned.  What are the odds?!?!  Two back to back?!?!  I don't know... I know we researched this item and felt comfortable with the first purchase.  But I wouldn't get near one again, even if it meant no power for any Event!!  Our equipment cost way too much -- to risk that.

Question 3

If i connect 2 8000 watt generators. What can the maximum watt output i can acheive?

Accepted Answer

Inverter Generator vs Direct drive Generators:

1. Direct drive or traditional generators produce electricity when the engine spins the alternator at 3600 RPM, a necessity to produce an AC type current.

2. Inverter Generators use the same technology as do traditional generator but add an inverter to produce the AC current. Therefore these generators can run at various rpm and not affect the Cycles per minute necessary for an AC current.

Note: Some inverters are a modified sine wave and only switch the DC back and forth at a certain Hertz, usually 60Hz. Others, the more expensive ones have a true sine wave and produce a current that goes for 0-120Hz. These inverters tend to run certain electronic equipment better and do not damage them in the long term.

3. Finally, you cannot connect a traditional generator to another because it will not have the exact same frequency as the other due to the mechanical nature of its engine. However the inverters will communicate via frequency and sync with each other and produce usable electricity with Generator A and Generator B adding their running and peak watts together at the parellel output.

Question 4

Using this to parallel a 200961 2500w and 100263 3400w, will they output 5900 watts or 5000 watts?

Accepted Answer

Either generator will only put out 2500 or 3400 for a very very short time under ideal conditions.  The wiring of the parallel kit would be rated for maybe 4800 watts tops.

ASIN	B06XW2929Z
Antenna Location	Recreational Vehicle, Camping, Household appliances
Best Sellers Rank	#74,018 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #160 in Outdoor Generator Cords, Sets & Plugs #198 in Power Inverters
Brand	Champion Power Equipment
Built-In Media	Parallel Kit
Color	Black/yellow
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (560)
Electrical Output Waveform	Pure Sine Wave
Energy Specifications Met	UL, FCC, CE
Frequency	50 hertz
Global Trade Identification Number	00850878006853
Input Voltage	120 volts
Item Dimensions L x W x H	11"L x 4.3"W x 5.1"H
Item Type Name	50-Amp ParaLINK RV Ready Parallel
Item Weight	4 pounds
Manufacturer	Champion Power Equipment
Mfr Part Number	100319
Model Name	100319
Model Number	100319
Number of Items	1
Number of Outlets	1
Output Power	2800 watts
Output Voltage	120 volts_of_alternating_current
Peak Output Power Watts	5600
Power Source	Generator
UPC	850878006792 850878006853
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	120 volts
Warranty Description	1-Year Limited Warranty
Wattage	2500 watts

Champion 50A Parallel Kit for Linking Two 2500W+ Inverter Generators

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