Probably not. So long as you do not draw more than 5.5 kva at any one time, or 22.9 amps at 240v, the actual generator, that is, the part of your equipment that actually produces electricity, can handle about anything. But your generator is probably wired such that it cannot safely provide 15 amps to any one outlet.
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This question was asked twice and answered by different people. The answer Redbeard gave on the other entry is as follows:
Since it's your generator, you can do as you please; HOWEVER...
you should understand that the 10 amp breakers that were installed when you received the generator are there to protect the generator from damage. The larger capacity breakers could result in damage to the generator.
Two 15 amp circuits at 240 volts can pull up to 7.2 KVA from a 5.5 KVA generator... which will destroy it.
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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Efficiency is measured as the ratio of power output to power input. In this case the power input of the generator is 240V * 25A = 6000 VA however the stated losses are 900 W so the power output is 6000 - 900 = 5100W. Then the efficiency would be 5100/6000 = 0.85 or 85% efficient.
An electric generator converts mechanical energy to electric energy while a motor converts electric energy to mechanical. A generator can actually act as a motor if it losses whatever is making it spin (called "motoring"), which is usually a very bad thing. Motors may be used as generators as well, depending on their design.
Turn the shaft ;)A brushed-commutator dc motor can be turned into a generator by connecting its shaft to another source of power to make it turn at the correct speed.A diesel or gas engine - or another type of electric motor, such one that runs on 120V or 240V single phase ac - could be suitable.
Not reading very good reviews on TITAN GENERATORS. There is an issue with their 240v breakers only tripping on one leg of the 240v. That's dangerous! I don't like that at all. I just talked to a man selling an 8000 w generator that he claims cost $2700.00 and ran it for 1 hour. Now he only wants $950.00. Sounds too good to be true, so I think I will pass on that one.
Generators are rated in volt-amps (va) and may also have a wattage rating. In most practical applications volt-amps and watts are the same. At 240v single phase, 400 amps is 96000 volt-amps, or 96kva. I would be looking for a 100 kva generator. This is a large generator if you are considering it for your home. In most situations you identify critical circuits and place only these on the generator through a transfer switch. This allows for a much smaller generator.
Since it's your generator, you can do as you please; HOWEVER...you should understand that the 10 amp breakers that were installed when you received the generator are there to protect the generator from damage. The larger capacity breakers could result in damage to the generator.Two 15 amp circuits at 240 volts can pull up to 7.2 KVA from a 5.5 KVA generator... which will destroy it.Probably not. So long as you do not draw more than 5.5 kva at any one time, or 22.9 amps at 240v, the actual generator, that is, the part of your equipment that actually produces electricity, can handle about anything. But your generator is probably wired such that it cannot safely provide 15 amps to any one outlet.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Yes and no - If the machine has a high starting torque, the generator may not start it. A compressor is high a water pump may be low.
Power adaptors are readily available that plug into Australia's 240v outlets, converting to 120v. Find them in travel, luggage and electronics stores.
No. The 1-phase 240 setting on your computer's power supply is for the 240V wall outlets in other countries. The 240 outlets in your home are 2-phase 240.
You might be able to plug in a 240V American oven range into a European outlet depending on the type of plug. SomeÊAmerican high-powered appliancesÊhave 3 or 4 pins, which may require adapters to plug into European outlets.
More than likely, your 240V system has branches that supply a standard household 120V to things like lighting outlets. Most light bulbs in the US run on 120V so this is probably a convenience feature. Otherwise you would have to go to a specialty store and buy 240V bulbs.
The purpose of rectifiers is to change AC to DC.
Yes.For more information see the answer to the Related Question and also the Related Link shown below.
Yes. 240 volts at 10 amps is 2400 watts. The generator is 2500 watts maximum. If the generator is 2500 peak power it may not run it very long. If the continuous power rating is at least 2400 watts it should be OK.
No. Sounds like a fairly hazardous thing to try as well. If it's to use a heater in the US, then buy a US heater at a lower cost than any adaptor that might do the job for you. If it's to use on a UK building site that has 110V but doesn't have 240V, it breaks all the rules because you end up with 240V where you shouldn't.
Yes. They're essentially the same as 110-115-120 are the same. The power that comes into your house is 240V, but by the time it's transferred through wires and breakers and outlets, it drops to about 220-230V. So anything between 220-230-and-240 is the same thing.
The UK uses 240V, so your dryer will probably work, as the US uses 240v in homes for dryers. However, your washer won't as the US uses 120V for washers.