2deuce
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My generator seems to be set up differently than most. I don't think mine uses the line selector switch. Everything is like a convenience plug. I haven't counted how many it has, but there are 3 cord retractors and a post with more plugs. It is trailer mounted.
One of my concerns is the original convenience plug was cut and taped off. I thought it must have been because the receptacle went bad, but with my limited understanding of electricity,
I'm not sure if there could be another reason, because why wouldn't it be replaced if that was the case. I put in another plug. Nothing is wired to any of the lines L1,L2,L3,L0. I'm wondering if they are available?
I got this generator from the military 20 years ago, it has been under a bunch of tarps since, so I don't have high expectations for it. I put some batteries in it, and the panel lights come on and the fuel pump pumps. I have not tried to crank it yet. When I got it from GL I thought it was a non-runner, and bought it for the trailer.
Others must have been wired like this, but I haven't found any yet so I thought I'd ask the experts how it's wired, and the options I have if it runs.
And how deep should the ground rod be?
Thanks
One of my concerns is the original convenience plug was cut and taped off. I thought it must have been because the receptacle went bad, but with my limited understanding of electricity,
I'm not sure if there could be another reason, because why wouldn't it be replaced if that was the case. I put in another plug. Nothing is wired to any of the lines L1,L2,L3,L0. I'm wondering if they are available?
I got this generator from the military 20 years ago, it has been under a bunch of tarps since, so I don't have high expectations for it. I put some batteries in it, and the panel lights come on and the fuel pump pumps. I have not tried to crank it yet. When I got it from GL I thought it was a non-runner, and bought it for the trailer.
Others must have been wired like this, but I haven't found any yet so I thought I'd ask the experts how it's wired, and the options I have if it runs.
And how deep should the ground rod be?
Thanks