I want to run this from my generator. Can I wire it using a L1420p 250v / 20a locking plug?The generator is 5000 running and 6250 start up amps.
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I am not really sure how this will work but leaning towards on the safe side, I would say NO. This heater is drawing a lot of power and I think the generator as the source will not work for this application.If I were you, I will contact the generator manufacturer and explain how you plan of using the unit. I hope this helps.
606640
Sorry I hit yes when I wanted to hit no. The heater can draw 21 amps if running at full power. I believe it runs at full every time it starts. It cycles often to maintain heat. The inrush current might be too high for the generator breaker switch.
606641
5000 amps or watts generator? I'm assuming that you mean watts. This unit will require about 20.9 amps of draw on a 240v circuit. If your generator produces 20.9 amps (Watts/voltage), then you can run this.
867922
You can do a lot of things, but not necessarily to code. There are 4 wires on the L14-30 so that you have two hot conductors, a neutral and an earth ground. The ground is very important for safety reasons, as well as equipment life. You would be better off properly installing the matching hookup to your generator so that there is no question.
830972
Shouldn't be a problem, keep in mind that it has a single 120v single phase plug rated at 15a. So you'll to know what your generator output or indoor load will be...
1328962
Yes. If you go to page 6 of the champion 9000/7000 watt generator manual (http://www.championpowerequipment.com/pdf/manuals/41532/41532_manual-english.pdf) you will see that one of the receptacles on your generator panel is a NEMA L14-30R receptacle. NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) provides a list of standardized plug configurations. L14-30R represents one such configuration. This receptacle requires an electrical cord with a locking connector. It is common on many generators (your 7000 watt Champion as well as my 7500 watt Westinghouse). The "L14" refers to a receptacle that can be used with circuits up to 120 or 240 volts. The "30" represents a current use of up to 30 amps. A locking connector is required so that the attached power cord does not come undone due to generator vibration. In short, the CONNTEK 20601 (25 foot) cord will meet your needs. This power cord provides the proper plug on one end to connect to the generator's L14-30R receptacle as well as the proper connector on the other end of the cord to attach to the transfer switch (presumably) on your house. I purchased this exact cord my Westinghouse generator and it works just fine. Hope this helps.
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Kiyo, you could used this but the wire is rated for a lower amparage rating. If you are trying to run a higher powered radio, use a larger amp fuse holder for the wire. Another option you could use is to run a relay into your system so you could used the lower amp fuse and then cause this to run your relay. Look up how to wire a relay and that shoud give you what you are looking for.
1102428
Yes you can. It can handle 30 amps with no problem. But don't use a 30 amp transfer switch for a 50 Amp generator- BIG trouble!
2133668
I would say that their would be no problem, but if this was mine, I would not use the 7,500 cord on that big of a generator. It might be ok, depending on the load, if the load is more than the 7,500 watts the cord would heat up real bad. if the load is smaller than 7,500 watts, then this cord is great. hope this helped
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Connect power cord to selected outlet, 115 or 220 VAC, and set the voltage selection toggle switch accordingly; make sure the unit is properly grounded for safety; crank the generator and allow to warm-up for a minute or so; finally, after you've ensured the appliance/load/etc. being powered is ready for use, toggle the main breaker on the generator control panel "on". To get an idea of proper generator operating procedures, try the GENERAC website and see if you can download operating instructions for a comparable unit. Good luck!
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Sounds like if you have the 8000 watts output this cord will plug into your output receptacle on the generator, need to check the ratings on both the cord and generator. Remember this is the main feed line between your generator and home or what you are trying to supply with electricity. Use caution, proper rated inlet box and a transfer switch/panel. 8000 watts output is more than sufficient to run [minimal use] a normal size single family home during an outage. Also, when in doubt consult with a licensed electrician.
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As was stated it is a good idea. Just make sure that the wire from the inlet is also sized for 50 ampAnother option instead of using an adapter would be to get a cord made up with the right ends for the generator to the inlet
1079308
Just got mine set up, used a 10 gauge wire (3 wire, solid copper) to a 30 amp breaker, works great. The motor is rated for 23 amps on the machine so 30 should be plenty of power, plus its only 230v.
1546468
Very scary plug here! Because this is an L5-30P plug. the only way to get 110v out of the outlet would be to use the ground wire as the common, and that's dangerous and illegal. Here is a cable that requires the L14-30P plug, which WILL allow for 110v. Coleman Cable 01934 3-Feet Generator Power Cord Adapter, 10/4 Splitter Y Adapter, L14-30P to (2) 10/3 Lighted 5-20R But it's all dependent on your available plug.
977832
This is a 230 volt AC. As long as generator supports this output then it should work. I would consult generator manufacturer for the details prior to ordering
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.
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I wouldn't do that. It is only 1000 watt. It can power your tv, computer and maybe a mini-fridge (which will totally drain your battery in no time) but not all at once. If you did hook this into a breaker box, I would strip a power cord to the length you need, plug it into the unit and wire the ends into the breaker box. That would eliminate the opening of the box hassle. it should have its own breaker and a warning label on it to only run very small devices on it and to be sure to turn it off when not in use as, even in standby mode, it will still drain your battery eventually. As an idea of what size breaker you need, consider that a 100watt light bulb at 110vac will draw about 1 amp hour. Theoretically, this unit could power 10 100watt bulbs but I would try to never use more than 700watts (or 7 bulbs, for instance)running constantly just so I wouldn't kick in the units internal protection or blow a fuse. (your dc input should definitely be fused to protect those wires from overheating and starting a fire. I think the unit comes with one but do not remember). Size it to your largest intended load that will not exceed the units rating. I use this on a boat that always has a generator running and a HUGE battery bank (16 6vdc golf cart batteries arranged into 2 banks of 24vdc) but have this on a relay in case of main power failure so it can switch over. I generate enough juice to leave it on all the time. It has worked well since I bought it. It powers a computer with a 500 watt power supply in it, a monitor and some GPS devices. The computer power supply did not like the old square wave inverter and the monitor display was crappy. When I switched to this pure sine wave inverter, those problems vanished.
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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 think it will be under rated. Look at your generator's manual and see what they recommend.I am sure it would be #8 wire or bigger if you are going to be running a load at 8000 watts.http://www.generatorgrader.com/extension-cords-portable-generators/