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  1. Keith_J

    MEP-016B 3 Phase Generator and Loading

    When you run over the rated load, the load meter will reflect this. Just watch the frequency meter to make sure you are in the 59-61 Hz range. I wouldn't run over rated load at the extreme temperatures, the magnetics (iron) will handle it, the copper is the problem as its resistance increases...
  2. Keith_J

    MEP-016B 3 Phase Generator and Loading

    Always check voltage to ground before using. Yes, when you ground the middle leg of 240-3 wire, you still have 240 volts over the other two legs and 120 volts to ground. That is how 240 works, it should be the same with your generator set. This is a safety issue, there is never any more...
  3. Keith_J

    MEP-016B 3 Phase Generator and Loading

    When running in 3 phase, you have 208 volts between phases and 120 volts to ground from each phase. When running in single phase, two wire 120 volts, the windings are paralleled in a high leg delta, the load is balanced over L1 and L3. In single phase, 240 volts, L1 and L3 are again the load...
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