Connecting TT to 30a plug on Honda Genny
We just bought the 2000w Honda genny and was under the impression you could plug the TT directly into the 30a outlet on the genny. What do we need to connect it? We already have the dogbone to connec...
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RoyB wrote:
ThatsOK - I take it then the TWIST LOCK connection is "HOT" when just running the COMPANION TYPE Generator by itself. You only 13.3AMPS out of the 30AMP connection unless you are paralleled to another 2KW Generator and then you would get 26.6AMPS.
That was a question I had...
Roy Ken
Yes,
13.3 running amps.
The generator seems to handle a 20 amp surge a few times without kicking out.
The reason we made the heavier 10 GA cable with the twistlock 30 amp was to have the more secure connection.
Plus we try to avoid using undersized adapters that melt and stress the plug outlets.
...have to abide by those MIL-SPEC requirements ya know :)
(J\king of course)
