I hope someone can answer some questions for, in regards to using a generator that's normally used to power RVs.
RVs are setup for 120v, usually 30 amps. They usually use TT-30.
Let's say the house has a L14-30 for the connection. Because of this, an adapter (TT-30p to L14-30r) will be needed and the two hots on the L14-30r will be bridged. It'll be connected to the home using an interlock, so both legs of the service panel will be hot.
Questions:
1. if no breakers are turned off, what might happen to anything that's on a 240 breaker? Remember, both legs of the panel will be hot, but they will NOT be 180 from each other.
2. If one were to leave a 240 electric water heater on, will it still heat, just slower?
3. Outside of possible issues with 240, might there be any other issue?
4. What happens to motors, such as a well pump, that are 120/240, when it sees both hots are in phase?
Thanks!
RVs are setup for 120v, usually 30 amps. They usually use TT-30.
Let's say the house has a L14-30 for the connection. Because of this, an adapter (TT-30p to L14-30r) will be needed and the two hots on the L14-30r will be bridged. It'll be connected to the home using an interlock, so both legs of the service panel will be hot.
Questions:
1. if no breakers are turned off, what might happen to anything that's on a 240 breaker? Remember, both legs of the panel will be hot, but they will NOT be 180 from each other.
2. If one were to leave a 240 electric water heater on, will it still heat, just slower?
3. Outside of possible issues with 240, might there be any other issue?
4. What happens to motors, such as a well pump, that are 120/240, when it sees both hots are in phase?
Thanks!