Generator Recepticle Install
Im new to the forum and somewhat new to RV'ing. I just bought a new toy hauler that has the generator setup and had a hardwired Onan generator but it was removed before I bought it. My question is c...
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KD4UPL wrote:
I hope you didn't wire up a receptacle as a generator input. If you did you would need a cord with two male ends to connect your generator to that receptacle. This is very dangerous as the exposed "hot" prongs can electrocute someone if the plug comes out.
The proper connection is a male plug or a flanged inlet which is a male plug mounted in a box or cover. You would then use a normal cord with one male end and one female end to connect the gen.
Maybe that's what you did and you're just calling it a receptacle. Semantics.
Yes, semantics. I wired it the same so I could use my existing plug used for shore line hook up. I'm not up to speed on the RV nomenclature yet. Thanks for the input.
