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expired Posted by niki4h | Staff • Jun 2, 2023
Jun 2, 2023 1:24 AM
25' Sun Joe 10/3-Gauge 3-Way Split 3750W Generator Series Extension Cord
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Not 30A 240v locking plug to (3) 20A 120V plugs
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im still learning all about generators and right now i have no plans to wire in a transfer switch and buy a huge generator. id rather have 2 or even 3 smaller generators.
neighbors would absolutely love me with 3 fired up around the house and probably show up with their own extension cords in hand!
This one terminates to two pairs of 20A standard receptacles with each pair connected to one side of the 240 V generator's two 120 volt circuits.
L14-30 adapter type cord sets should split to the loads as above across the generator's two 120 V legs. This way the full load on the generator is balanced just as it is when the L14 is wired to the balanced house panel via the transfer switch. Users must make the effort to balance out the loads connected to each 120 V side of the 4 wire extension cord, for example one 15 amp heater per outlet.
Instead of making use of the 30 amp outlet on the generator most inexperienced users run multiple 14 or 16 ga extension cords out the generator and plug them in to the duplex outlets on the generator. This increases the chance of overload, fire and equipment damage. Voltage drop will occur with the light duty extension cords.
This one terminates to two pairs of 20A standard receptacles with each pair connected to one side of the 240 V generator's two 120 volt circuits.
L14-30 adapter type cord sets should split to the loads as above across the generator's two 120 V legs. This way the full load on the generator is balanced just as it is when the L14 is wired to the balanced house panel via the transfer switch. Users must make the effort to balance out the loads connected to each 120 V side of the 4 wire extension cord, for example one 15 amp heater per outlet.
Instead of making use of the 30 amp outlet on the generator most inexperienced users run multiple 14 or 16 ga extension cords out the generator and plug them in to the duplex outlets on the generator. This increases the chance of overload, fire and equipment damage. Voltage drop will occur with the light duty extension cords.
If it is at all possible to manage a permanent wire run from the house load center to a generator inlet outside the structure that is the way to go. Homeowners can do the work and have an electrician make the final connection for a reasonable cost.
Now you're talking.
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Your operating or running wattage can't exceed 3200 watts according to the spec which you give. Check the specification for generator running amps. Check the generator breaker amps. Do not exceed the lower of two amp ratings.
Peak wattage aka "Chinese Watts" and peak amps are only for a few seconds when a motor starts which will not cause a problem with overheating the power cord.
Generators work best and have the longest life at 70% of the rated output which is 2240 watts in this case. Note that generator ratings are given at 70F and at sea level. When ambient temperature rises or the generator is used at elevation the available power is less. In these conditions use 50% of rated watts ( 1600 watts here ) as your target unless the operation is intermittent.
Respectable generator manufacturers never use "peak watts" to describe their product. It is a dishonest and confusing rating. Westinghouse and Briggs are one of the few Chinese brands which advertise running not peak watts. i.e. wgen5300 = 5300 watt generator wgen7500 = 7500 watt generator. Amazon recently started listing these by peak wattage.
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