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Chuck_thehammer's avatar
Chuck_thehammer
Explorer
Oct 16, 2013

Generator to power TT.

Hello, I have a Generac generator GP7000E.
my Ameri-lite 21mb. has 30 amp 120 volt.

question is CAN I make a connector to the generator tying both sides of its output SO its 120 volts and twice the amps.

my understanding is the generator has (2) 110 volt coils.
but I do know if the voltage regulators will allow it.. I do not want to burn up the generator...

IF NOT do I run the TT off one side only?

I e-mailed Generac over a month ago with this question.. No reply.

this generator is for power outage. not regular use.

Thank you for your time.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Oct 16, 2013
    7000 generator should get you 3000 each side so that is plenty of power.

    Do you have a 30a or 50a RV?
  • MEXICOWANDERER's avatar
    MEXICOWANDERER
    Explorer
    Oct 16, 2013
    In two words

    ABSOLUTELY NOT

    If you see 240 on the decal or see a 240 volt receptacle (anything other than 120 volts), it means you have Hatfield and McCoy 120 volt circuits. They can't get near each other without fireworks.

    The problem with loading down one half of a generator's windings is that the motor labors and uses a lot more fuel, an unreasonable tradeoff. Why is this? The field for one, the rotor. The regulator senses that more rotor current is needed and sends more wattage to the rotor. Full fielding a rotor comes at a cost at the gas pump versus your wallet.

    If you want to tap a serious amount of power, go online and purchase a 240 to 120 transformer. They are extremely efficient.

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