Does this machine pull too much amperage for the average household outlet (i.e. do I need to upgrade breaker and outlet before running this package)?
807498
I run mine on a dedicated 20 amp breaker. So nothing else is running while I'm welding and have had no problems.
807499
Is should work on your household plug but it might trip several times you might just want to change your 15 amp receptical and breaker to a 20 amp receptical even better you could go with a 30amp receptical and breaker. If you plan to use it occasionally I think with a 20 amp should be fine you don't have to replace the wire on your house but if you going to go with a 30amp receptical you probably have to replace the wire in your house.
807500
We run this machine at 80 amps on a 15 amp breaker with no problems. Anything more than that is a very short duty cycle or upgrade to a 20 amp breaker.
807501
my machine will run fine on 20 amp breaker on 50 ft. cord . amazing. You also can weld aluminum with this machine D.C. straight polarity with helium.
807502
I run mine of a 15 amp breaker. Any hardware store has them for 10-25 bucks. I would not run on anything smaller.
807503
At my house I havnt had any issues. I weld all the time with it and it runs good.
1782919
Assuming you have 220v service for the heater, at 2500 watts (the lowest setting) it will be pulling 11.4 amps. You could probably take the heater up to 4000 watts with a 20 amp breaker, but the reality will almost certainly be less than that before the breaker trips. Basically, I would not put this on a 20 amp breaker. Do a 30 amp breaker if you want to use the heater at its full potential.
1656361
It pulls 20 amps. Make sure you have a good ground. Do not attempt to make coffee at the same time, breaker will pop.
1280069
Not being 'smart' but best to call an electrician to be sure. I had a whole house power meter which strapped onto the outdoor meter. It would give a good indication of what my average wattage was under a variety of conditions - A/C active (3kW), blower for furnace (500W), electric dryer (4.5kW), ... but what it didn't measure was the surge current like when a motor starts (which is typically 2x of the standing wattage). Exactly what your surge current requirements are depends on what devices you have installed, and when they will startup. If you can stagger when devices start up you can reduce the surge current requirement. You can also manually throttle up the generator as there is a lag between when a motor starts and the motor spinning up to match load (which results in voltage droop). And lastly you have to figure out how to wire it into your house ... maybe you only want a few circuits light up instead of the whole house (like your 500W plasma TV for example).
505301
I would definitely recommend adding a sub panel with all of the critical circuits you would need in the event of a power failure. This way you can pick and choose what appliances to run when you need them. Also eliminates the need for multiple extension cords. Generac makes a nice kit to use with that generator
430104
I installed it with the feeling that it was a total 30 amp not 30 per circuit. I use the logic that a home fuse panel or circuit breaker panel is rated at its overall highest amperage draw rating:, not the individual circuits.
1336485
Others have expressed problems with tripped breakers and blown fuses; however, I have not had any problem. My printer is on the same 15 amp circuit with plugs and lights from several rooms. I have a 30-year old house, so my electrical circuits are not cutting edge by any means.
2035467
I have an all electric home and the unit powers everything except my 70KVA heating system. I cut one breaker on the system to make it a 35KVA and it works fine. It powers my 4 ton central air, refrigerator, electric hot water heater as well as three burners on my electric stove. The amount of electricity used for lighting is insignificant since I have changed to all LED bulbs. Do no fear overloading the generator because it has a breaker to prevent damage from overloading. I had the local Generac dealer install mine and he tested it with the above load and it was only using 60% of its rated output. I have an all electric home and the unit powers everything except my 70KVA heating system. I cut one breaker on the system to make it a 35KVA and it works fine. It powers my 4 ton central air, refrigerator, electric hot water heater as well as three burners on my electric stove. The amount of electricity used for lighting is insignificant since I have changed to all LED bulbs. Do no fear overloading the generator because it has a breaker to prevent damage from overloading. I had the local Generac dealer install mine and he tested it with the above load and it was only using 60% of its rated... » Read More I have an all electric home and the unit powers everything except my 70KVA heating system. I cut one breaker on the system to make it a 35KVA and it works fine. It powers my 4 ton central air, refrigerator, electric hot water heater as well as three burners on my electric stove. The amount of electricity used for lighting is insignificant since I have changed to all LED bulbs. Do no fear overloading the generator because it has a breaker to prevent damage from overloading. I had the local Generac dealer install mine and he tested it with the above load and it was only using 60% of its rated output. « Show Less
733593
That all depends on the amount of amp service you have for where ever you are plugging in this unit. I believe this unit uses 9.8 amps. We had a 15 amp breaker for the room we were using this unit in. It never tripped our breaker. I suggest you double check the amps this unit uses (like I said, I thought it was 9.8 but double check that!!) and check the amps you have to that area.
779610
Never run any thing at its full rating ever. In electrical world if you will be running normal at 15 amp you should be on 20 amp rated UL rated outlet line, timer and GFI Breaker. This allows for surge amps.
812268
Just barely. The sticker on it said the max amperage is 17.4 amps x 115 volts = 2001watts. I would go with a larger unit so you don't burn something out. I run with a 3500 and it does good but you have to be carfull not to run any other high power appliance with it.
73065
Its a 21amp unit at highest pick a watt. 30 amp 2 pull breaker will do just fine.
898917
No need to spilt the circuits. It has a 30 amp input already. I have the style prior to the newer updates. My generator requires a RV style 3 prong adapter, as I use it on my boat. The newer generators have the 30 amp female input built in.
1046838
Ours is on the master bath 15 amp. Lights, ceiling fan and heat lamp and gfi outlets all on the amp. I know i cannot have them all running at the same time. I plugged in my blow dryer when the lights and heat lamp were on and it threw it. So now, i just dont run everything at the same time.
938583
Yes it is. The cable supplies the current to the house through a transfer box to your electrical circuit breaker/ or fuse box. If you over load one of the breakers in the box it will trip in the box. It is the amps not the wattage. I have a 6500 peak 5500 watt running generator that powers just about the whole house. A ten circuit transfer box. I have the gas furnace on line but not the air conditioner. I can live without air but not heat.
362705
I do not know the amperage of this unit. In practical everyday use I had my AC and 46" TV plugged into it. When the AC compressor kicked in...The overload circuit would kick in. I put the AC on a separate circuit, which I should have done in the first place, I have had no problems and I have all of my computer peripheral power blocks and multi plug extentions and the Samsung TV,,,Not one shut down since and no excessive heat!! It's a good unit. I hope that answers your question....If you would like a complete list of what I have plugged into this unit let me know.
1079308
Just got mine set up, used a 10 gauge wire (3 wire, solid copper) to a 30 amp breaker, works great. The motor is rated for 23 amps on the machine so 30 should be plenty of power, plus its only 230v.