Can I assume I would need to split the 30A into two 15 amp circuits to be able to get the rated output (2900W) for home use? The twenty amp won't do.
898916
You might want to consult an electrician on that question. We only use the generator to charge the battery on our rv.
898917
No need to spilt the circuits. It has a 30 amp input already. I have the style prior to the newer updates. My generator requires a RV style 3 prong adapter, as I use it on my boat. The newer generators have the 30 amp female input built in.
898918
Since both styles of plugs are there, I don't see the need in splitting the 30 amp plug. I use an RV adaptor on mine for most uses. See answer number 4.
898919
I don't see any need to split the 30 amp. Not sure what you wish to do. It has a 30 amp outlet, that takes at special 30 amp plug in and then puts out up to amps depending on what is plugged in. It runs at whatever speed is necessary to supply the electricity you need.
625102
Agreed 30Amp output. The connector on the generator is really only rated for 30A Steady State but obviously the generator has some additional surge capacity to deal with things like pump/motors turning on or off (Power Factor). Generator is great for most normal home applications but if you need more current you will likely be stepping up from a NEMA L14-30 connector to something has a NEMA L14-50 connector which will likely involve allot more expense in wiring, inlet boxes, etc.
910679
It should be good to go. I use mine to keep my camp trailer lights, microwave running, refrigerator and video system all at the same time. With all that the 20 amp circuit breaker has never kicked off. It will not run my air conditioner which pulls 30 amps. This has been my experience with my unit. Champion has another model which will support 30 amps but I believe it weights more and is a more expensive unit. However, these generators are hard to beat for the price.
620797
You can, but you will not get the full 160 Amps, you'll get around 95amps only and a reduced Duty Cycle. I don't recommend using a standard outlet if you're going to be running it for extended periods of time.
1502847
I'd suggest a circuit with a 20amp minimum. Preferably 25-30amp. Theses heaters draw a lot of power. (And no, its not a good idea to put a 25-30amp fuse in what was intended to be a 15amp circuit. The wiring is a smaller gauge and can't handle the current)
283019
Could you run the output power through two fuses? The two 30 amp fuses would give you 60.
1629075
No- for a 20a circuit requires #12 romex. Then you have to take into consideration how far your running the wire. There could be a voltage drop.
1529373
I've read that you should only use a converter for up to half the rated power output, so anything up to 150 watt would be OK. So, I'd suggest you get a more powerful converter, e.g. 500 W.
336681
I have two of these and both are on 15 amp circuits with other things is the practical answer. I have them controlling the 5m color LED light strips.The technical answer is that you would have to have 2,250 watts to pull 18 amps. But this is only a controller. It is not the power supply so it doesn't pull the power. It sits between the power supply and the light strips.
949648
The manufacturer's data says that this unit draws 13 amps at 120 volts. A dedicated circuit would be nice to have, but any 20 amp circuit that is not already running a large load (refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker etc:) should be fine.
167999
I have ganged two of these 30A supplies together in parallel to provide 60A. I did this using two high-current diodes to prevent one supply from pushing current into the other (because the two supplies will have slightly different voltage settings. You can up regulate the voltage settings on the supplies to offset the 0.6V drop across the diodes. This works fine for me; I usually draw a total of about 55 amps from the pair, but in initial testing they did produce 60 amps. I did not run them at 60Amps for very long however. Garrett Odell
2202382
On 120v a 20a dedicated circuit would be fine. On 220v it only draws 11amps I think, so 15-20 amp circuit. But keep in mind you get full output with 220 volt circuit too. I have tig welded on a 20amp 120v circuit with this thing with great results.
140094
Yes, you really should. It might not always run 30 amps continuously when it's on, but if you have anything else on it, you really risk tripping the breaker. (Obviously, 20A or lower breakers would not do at all.)
1555158
I'm running mine on a 40 amp breaker... But it also came with a 120v 20 amp adaptor so you could run it on a regular outlet with limits to output..
430104
I installed it with the feeling that it was a total 30 amp not 30 per circuit. I use the logic that a home fuse panel or circuit breaker panel is rated at its overall highest amperage draw rating:, not the individual circuits.
674386
I don't recall if the female is a 20amp receptacle or a 15amp. To answer the question yes you can run 20amp and 10 amp to make the 30amp. I think though that the female receptacles are only 15amp.
59238
Yes, it has the standard 120 grounded plug, so you would need the adapter to plug into the 30A plug.