yEP SOUNDS LIKE ONE 20 AMP CIRCUIT AT 120 VOLTS. tHE OUTLETS MAY ACTUALLY JUST
BE A DUPLEX OUTLET. IT SHOULD HAVE A SINGLE POLE 20 CIRCUIT BREAKER ON THE
GENERATOR , BUT NOTHING IS SAID ABOUT IT. tHE NUMBER 12 CORD DISCUSSED EARLIER
SHOULD BE ADEQUATE ALSO. LOOKS LIKE IT SHOULD BE ABLE TO RUN A FRIDGE, FREEZER
OR THE FURNANCE ONE A TIME EASY. YOU MIGHT DO TWO OF THEM EASY, BUT I WOULD
BE REAL CAREFUL ABOUT PLUGGING ALL THREE IN TOGETHER WITHOUT STAGGERING THEM TO
START WITH AND MONITORING CLOSELY DOWN THE ROAD.
RON
----- Original Message -----
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Backfeeding question
I tried sending this earlier,so apologies if some folks get this twice.
Ron: Here's a chunk of the spec, I guess based on what you've said I can get
by with a 20 amp breaker. Is that right?
Thanks.
KingCraft
3250 Watt Portable Generator
$ 199. 99 each *
* 6.5HP OHV Engine
* 3250 watt surge
* 2500 watt rated
* produces 20 amps at 120V
* runs 8 hours at 1/2 load on 4 gallons of fuel
* includes one 12-volt DC and two 120-volt AC outlets
* lightweight, compact size; EPA approved
Bill Stephan
Kansas Citty MO
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (816)803-2469
----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Yearns <[email protected]>
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:34 am
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Backfeeding question
> Note, I have not examined this generator and have read very few of
> the postings on it. First it is rated 3000 watts. But I dont't
> know at what voltage. If that is 120 we would be looking at
> about 25 amps continous and perhaps the 28 you mentioned. More
> likely the 3000 watt rating is at 240 volts which gives us 12
> amps plus. This is likely split into two 15 amp outs at 120
> volts.. Usually there would be two 15 amp breakers on the
> generator. If it is wired for only one 120 volt circuit of 25
> amps it should have a circuit breaker of 25 amps. Any surge such
> as the described 28 amps will be held by the 25 amp breaker
> without tripping . Breakers do not trip instantously at such a
> slight overload. Anyway in terms of wire size at normal 50 or
> less in length a number 10 works for the 25 amps and I would use
> number 12 for the 12 amps. Technically the size 14 is big enough
> but is gettng a little close to suit me. Yes the size of the
> circuit breaker is written on the handl
> e usually the top or side of the toggle.
> Ron
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 5:45 PM
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Backfeeding question
>
>
>
> Well, it looks like my wife has come around to understanding why
> we should have a generator, and right now the plan is to try and
> snatch one of those Aldis is selling for $199. So, this thing
> generates 28 amps at surge. Am I right in assuming that the
> line/circuit I use as a backfeed has to be rated for at least that
> much, as in 30 amps? And, am I also right in thinking that the
> amperage of a circuit is typically written on a given circuit
> breaker? Thanks.
>
> Bill Stephan
> Kansas Citty MO
> Email: [email protected]
> Phone: (816)803-2469
>
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