25kv generator

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I need to provide temp power to a mobile trailer which uses 120/240. The panel on the trailer is 125A but I think the most it draws is around 30amps. Will a 25kv generator be enough to power this?
 
hl53us said:
I need to provide temp power to a mobile trailer which uses 120/240. The panel on the trailer is 125A but I think the most it draws is around 30amps. Will a 25kv generator be enough to power this?
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I assume you mean 25 KW. which means 25000 watts of power. or 104 amps.
Yes, that is plenty for a 30 amp load.
KV is kilovolts so 25 KV is 25000 volts. You just got your terminology crossed up.
 
qcroanoke said:
I assume you mean 25 KW. which means 25000 watts of power. or 104 amps.
Yes, that is plenty for a 30 amp load.
KV is kilovolts so 25 KV is 25000 volts. You just got your terminology crossed up.
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That or he forgot the A in kVA:happyyes:

But the generator is likely rated in watts at a certain power factor and not VA.
 
kwired said:
That or he forgot the A in kVA:happyyes:

But the generator is likely rated in watts at a certain power factor and not VA.
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My experience is that the prime mover is rated in kW (or HP) and the generator in kVA.
Typically a 100kVA generator would have a maximum power output of 80kW.
 
Besoeker said:
My experience is that the prime mover is rated in kW (or HP) and the generator in kVA.
Typically a 100kVA generator would have a maximum power output of 80kW.
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Probably right, though most smaller portable generator sets still seem to be overall rated in watts. Fine details may state otherwise but obvious markings are always watts.
 
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