G Gammit Member Location Nj Jan 12, 2012 #1 Assuming you have a 5000 Watt generator and are using the 120/240 Volt outlet you are thereto ally getting 2500 watts per phase correct? Example would be using it for a residence panel.
Assuming you have a 5000 Watt generator and are using the 120/240 Volt outlet you are thereto ally getting 2500 watts per phase correct? Example would be using it for a residence panel.
jumper Senior Member Location 3 Hr 2 Min from Winged Horses Jan 12, 2012 #3 Sorta. You can have 2500 W per pole, 21 amps @ 120v x 2, or 21 @ amps 240v x 1, a mixture is most common--you still have 5000 W total.
Sorta. You can have 2500 W per pole, 21 amps @ 120v x 2, or 21 @ amps 240v x 1, a mixture is most common--you still have 5000 W total.
