I have a generator that is rated at 5000 continuous watts, but I really don't have the best configuration on the outlets..
My generator is a Coleman PowerMate Maxa ER Plus with two NEMA# 5-15R Duplex 15 amp 120V plugs and one NEMA# L14-20R 20 amp 120/240 plug.
I have plugged my air conditioner into the 15 amp 120V side with a 30 amp RV to 15 amp adapter plug, but it will blow the 15 amp circuit when it gets above 110. Voltage looks good on the meter all the way until the circuit breaker blows.. I would like to use the 20 amp plug to power the RV so I don't have the 15 amp limit.
I have contradicting reports on the possiblity of wiring like this, can someone tell me if this is possible and how to wire it? I would like to make another adapter from the NEMA L14-20R to my 30 amp RV plug. I believe I can use the three wire system and just leave one of the 120V phases disconnected, is this true? Are the two 120V phases the connections across from one another?
If not, is there any other way to wire this generator to get more than the 15 amp service at 120V?
Thanks for the help,
My generator is a Coleman PowerMate Maxa ER Plus with two NEMA# 5-15R Duplex 15 amp 120V plugs and one NEMA# L14-20R 20 amp 120/240 plug.
I have plugged my air conditioner into the 15 amp 120V side with a 30 amp RV to 15 amp adapter plug, but it will blow the 15 amp circuit when it gets above 110. Voltage looks good on the meter all the way until the circuit breaker blows.. I would like to use the 20 amp plug to power the RV so I don't have the 15 amp limit.
I have contradicting reports on the possiblity of wiring like this, can someone tell me if this is possible and how to wire it? I would like to make another adapter from the NEMA L14-20R to my 30 amp RV plug. I believe I can use the three wire system and just leave one of the 120V phases disconnected, is this true? Are the two 120V phases the connections across from one another?
If not, is there any other way to wire this generator to get more than the 15 amp service at 120V?
Thanks for the help,