Portable Generator Connection
Portable Generator Connection
(OP)
I acquired an older a 4KW portable generator with two 240V 2 pole 3 wire grounding 6-15R output receptacles. Unlike my newer generator with one 240V 3 pole 4 wire grounding L14-30R output receptacle, the older unit does not have a neutral conductor output.
Can someone explain the significance the neutral conductor output or lack thereof?
Can someone explain the significance the neutral conductor output or lack thereof?






RE: Portable Generator Connection
The set with the L14-30R may supply both 120 Volt loads and 240Volt loads. Max 30 Amps. The maximum load that this receptacle may supply is 7.2 kW or 7.2 KVA, subject to the maximum rating of the set.
Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter
RE: Portable Generator Connection
If I were to connect this older set to my house panel via a transfer switch that does not switch the neutral should the ground terminal of the set be connected to the neutral or the ground in the panel?
Jim
RE: Portable Generator Connection
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: Portable Generator Connection
RE: Portable Generator Connection
Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter