Re: generator question

Posted by MarkB on May 24, 2004 at 04:54:12 from (64.31.10.18):

In Reply to: generator question posted by bob on May 23, 2004 at 10:35:58:

As RAB says, if it's 4-wire, meaning "wye" configuration, each leg will be 115V to neutral. HOWEVER, the voltage leg-to-leg will only be 208V. In practical terms, what this means is you can hook two hot wires and a nuetral to your service and get 115V to your 115V outlets, but only 208V to your 230V outlets. Many 230V appliances (e.g. air conditioners) won't work well at 208V.

Now if it is three-wire (delta), check the phase-to-phase voltage. If it's 115, you can use one pair of legs, but you won't be able to get more than a third of the generator's 25kVA. If it's 230, the only way you can get 115V is with a transformer.

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