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Yes, a digital meter has a very high input impedance. Therefore, it won't put a load on a circuit. It will give a correct reading of voltage, but if there's no load on the circuit, the voltage under load may be quite different. IMPORTANT POINT TO REMEMBER: AT ANY POINT IN A CIRCUIT, LOADED...

Anybody who does electrical troubleshooting with a test light only is asking for trouble. Anybody who does electrical troubleshooting with a meter only is asking for trouble. :mrgreen: Excellent point, Ike. BOTH tools are needed, along with the understanding of what they are telling you...

Then please stop being comfortable with wiring the generator. You are scaring us! We'd feel better if you felt worse. :D There is no "component". It's a fundamental difference in function. It's not just about having 240 volts. It's WHERE and HOW you get it. Might help to forget...