3000W Chinese Gensets Info.

Ken7520 wrote:
As mentioned in an earlier post, I just purchased the PowerPro 2200 from Pep Boys. I have read about only getting 7.5 amps for the 120 volt receptacle because it is only connected to one leg of the 240.

However, I looked in the owner's manual and it states in specifications that the "Rated Amperage" is 15 for 120 v. and 7.5 for 240 v. Is it possible that they have begun configuring the wiring differently? It runs my 15-amp DeWalt 12-inch mitre saw just fine, and I hooked up a 1,500 watt electric heater and ran it on high with no problems.

It will not start up my 2 hp Porter Cable portable air compressor, but that thing draws a lot of current anyway. I have tripped several 15 amp breakers at people's houses with that thing.

Just curious if I am getting more than 7.5 amps out of it on 120 v. That's only 900 watts.

I can scan and post the wiring diagram if anyone wants to see it.

does it have a 'switch' for changing between 120/240

if not , I would like to see the schematic

too get full power either way with out a switch, would require (2) sets of windings in the generator head

running the saw, is not the same thing as a full load 15 amp cut of a 3 x 12 joist

I have the champion 1500 peak 1200 continous and it will run the microwave IF nothing else is on ( i turn off the converter-charger )

it is 120v only no 240v