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tonyclifton
Explorer II
Jan 04, 2022

Why won’t my Champion C46540 generator run the microwave?

I have a 1300W microwave (120v) I’m trying to run using my Champion C46540 but the microwave shuts down about 5 to 10 seconds after I turn it on. I know the generator isn’t overloaded running oth...
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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Jan 05, 2022
enblethen wrote:
I better clarify that the twist lock is 120/240 four wire. 14.6 amps total, indicating it would be somewhere around 7 amps per 120 leg.
3500/240=14.6A. 14.6A on each hot leg is inadequate for the typical MW. Switch to the other plug as suggested.

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