question about parallel generators
I have a 2300 generator that has a run speed of 1800 which is not enough to run my AC (30A). So my question is what is the smallest size generator I could use in parallel to bring it up to run the AC?...
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It seems the NEC in the US has an 80% rule, so you can only load a 15A to 12A etc. 3600 x 80% = 2880.The "80% rule" has context. It applies only to "continuous loads", where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more. Absent that, circuits can be freely loaded to the maximum allowed by the wire size and OCPD.
