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  1. mistaken1

    Question on a MEP002 from the Electrically Ignorant

    NEMA National Electrical Manufactures Association Every standard power plug in America has a NEMA number designation. That designation standardizes the physical and electrical characteristics so that all manufacturers NEMA 5-15P plugs are the same and will inter-operate with all manufacturers...
  2. mistaken1

    Question on a MEP002 from the Electrically Ignorant

    True, I assumed a large (50A) system would use 120/240 single phase. The plug on your trailer should have a NEMA designation on it or at least compare the configuration to a NEMA chart to determine the voltage arrangement needed. (120 or 120/240) The MEP manual shows the terminals to use for...
  3. mistaken1

    Question on a MEP002 from the Electrically Ignorant

    This should help.
  4. mistaken1

    Question on a MEP002 from the Electrically Ignorant

    Set your generator for 120/240. Get short section 4-conductor #8 copper cable, an 8'x1/2" ground rod, a ground rod clamp, a 50 amp receptacle that matches your plug, a box with cover to house that receptacle, and a cable connector for you cable (to attach the cable to the box). Make up the...
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