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Old 03-18-2016, 01:13 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Remember most consumer grade backup generators can not run any where near full load continuously.
Typically the wiring in them is under sized for max rated load.

For example my 30 amp generator only had AWG12 wire, typically only used on 20 amp circuits.



Does anyone even know if the leaf can even move while power is being applied?
It seems to me that would be simple idiot proofing feature to keep some one from driving off with the cord plugged in.
I am sure it can be disabled.

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