Major short in generator wiring - Pictures
Had a major short and near fire due to the wiring from my generator this past weekend. While on the road we had the gen running with the a/c going. The wife went to use the microwave and when she did ...
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Everything did what it was supposed to do safety wise. Just cut back to good wire and reattach. Don't solder, just use a good mechanical connector.
FWFW, I dug out a length of Onan wire used on the output- this from a 7kw, but they use the same on the 4kw. The markings on the wire (other than CB1 CB2 Neutral and GND):
12 AWG (3.3mm2) E137925-L (UL) SIS 600V AND AWM 3173 600V OR 3237 1000V -- 156016 CSA CL 1251 125C 600V OR AWM I A/B 125C 600V FT2 -- MADE IN USA
FWFW, I dug out a length of Onan wire used on the output- this from a 7kw, but they use the same on the 4kw. The markings on the wire (other than CB1 CB2 Neutral and GND):
12 AWG (3.3mm2) E137925-L (UL) SIS 600V AND AWM 3173 600V OR 3237 1000V -- 156016 CSA CL 1251 125C 600V OR AWM I A/B 125C 600V FT2 -- MADE IN USA
