[RE-wrenches] Outback-Honda Sync problem

[drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org]

Your replies are greatly appreciated.  On the testing, there were no loads
on the inverter, and I reduced the battery charging amperage to 5 amps.  I
went to do more testing, but the generator wouldn't start.  In my limited
experience with the Honda EU series, these are usually easy starting
machines.  Could this be a clue?

With cheap generators on Outback off grid inverters, I use the method of
connecting the generator at low amperage and slowly ramping the inverter
charge rate up from the mate, unit the combination is stable at the
highest charge rate.  Even if I could accomplish that with this system, it
wouldn't satisfy the customer.

>From previous posts on the list, it appeared that these generators have
been working well with Outback grid-tie inverters.  Am I mistaken in this?
 Should I refund the customer for the transfer switch, or is the problem
with his generator?

Will anyone attest to creating reliable systems with this combination, or
should we avoid using any generator with the on grid Outbacks?

Thanks,

Drake