i tried to run a 900 watt microwave and a 1500 watt heater, also had two 60 watt light bulbs on and the breaker on the generator tripped. i had the split connection connected on in the 240 plug on the generator and it tripped out.
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It could be that the initial surge of energy is greater than the breaker can tolerate, or that the breaker itself needs to be replaced. A service technician needs to analyze the problem.
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just look at the rating on the box. I'm using a smaller generator, and it works fine. BTW, there is a similar unit from the same company rated for 7000 watts (7kw), if you need to go larger. The box is the same size I think, but the connector arrangement is probably different, to handle more amperage. Good luck!
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I've used a 100' cord rated for 15 amps without problems (until the microwave on the same circuit tripped the breaker). It's OK without the additional load. I now am using a 50' cord rated for 20 amps on a separate 15 amp dedicated circuit (no other loads on that breaker).
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Opinions vary, but mine answer is it's more about the load than it is about the Source. Reliance has given examples for wiring as 120VAC only, AND 120/240 VAC. It's my oopinion that you wire the generator for 120VAC only &gt;IF&lt; you have no 240VAC loads that &gt;MUST&lt; be run during an outage. People wiith experience often choose NOT to power a kitchen stove, but rely on the more efficient microwave for outages. How you wire, and what you power should be considered carefully, because burning all your fuel halfway through an outage can be an ugly thing. Wiring as 120VAC only removes the need to consider balancing the loads on the two stator windings. Start by identifying the loads you will transfer in &gt;your&lt; circuit box.
1120242
I used a regular outlet on a 20 amp braker and it worked fine, didn't trip once. I don't know about using a generator but I think that would work also
1084192
You will need a double breaker with a minimum of 25 amp on each side. I have a double 30 on 1 panel and a double 40 on the other (I have 2 hookups) The Generator has its own breaker as well if over drawn.
945203
A microwave oven is either on or off. The "power level" is adjusted by the microwave generator going on and off at intervals, determined by the level you set. If you have a 1050 watt microwave it will consume that many watts while it is on. I would suggest that you get a microwave that rated at less than the output of your generator, say 750 watts. Better safe than sorry.
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I doubt it as most electric space heaters draw too much wattage. Add up the wattage of each device and allow for the voltage drop caused by any long runs of extension cords. This generator can handle 3,500 watts on a continual basis. Most likely you could operate your television, the refrigerator and possibly one space heater. Check the wattages to be sure. Good luck.
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1st did you check to make sure the size of the wire was sufficient to run the heater? I had to replace mine with a thicker wire. Perhaps you need to install a larger breaker.
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I had to run off of a circuit with a 20amp breaker since running off of a 15amp circuit repeatedly tripped the breaker. No problems with the 20amp breaker.
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This happened to me when I got a new high-powered microwave. What I ended up doing was experimenting with the power levels. What has worked for me now is setting my power to 5, and then popping for 3:30. Works like a charm now, but a bit of a pain unfortunately.
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The one I bought worked 90 seconds, died, and I sent it back. I don't think the microwave had anything to do with the failure.
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both connections must be used, I had mine limp along for a couple of weeks on a 350 watt ps, though not recommended.
598120
The box can handle it but can your generator? A stove can pull over 4000 watts... I'd skip the stove wire in a microwave and live off that.
1107189
It will not run my 700 watt microwave. I will be returning mine and trying the 2000 watt version.
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It did not work with the 3-7W LEDs (21W total) I tried - trips the circuit breaker when in use with our TV. I also tried replacing one LED with a 60W incandescent (bringing the load up to 74W) and and it did the same thing.
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Read all four previous posts. Every one of them contains good ideas. I too would be careful running a 2000 watt heater through a conventional wall switch without at least asking an electrician if that's something one should do. drtoom