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Q: What size wire for a 60kw generator?
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What cable is needed to go from a generator to the electrical supply?

The cable that is used to connect from the generator is based on the size in kW's of the generator and the generator's breaker size rated in amps. It usually is a flexible cab-tire 4 wire cable if the generator is a portable type. If it is a stationary generator is has to be wired with a flexible conduit so as not to transmit vibration from the generator to the conduit system.


What size wire and breaker do you need to run a 9000max watt generator?

If it is a portable generator the breaker should be self contained within the generators panel. If the generator is a stationary standby unit a voltage has to be stated to calculate the conductor size and hence the breaker size to protect the conductor. Amps = Watts/Volts.


How much wire is needed to build a cardboard generator?

10 meters of wire


What size wire would you use for a 70KW 240 vac single phase generator?

To calculate the wire size you would have to find the amperage. I = W/E, 70000/240 = 291.67 amps. The wire size according to code has to be up sized to 125%. 291.67 x 125% = 364.6. 500MCM copper wire with an insulation factor of 75 and 90 degrees C is rated at 380 and 395 amps respectively. If parallel conductors were used the wire size for 75 degree wire would be 3/0 rated at 200 amps. Parallel conductors for 90 degree wire would be 2/0 rated at 185 amps.


Can you wire a 30 amp generator to a 2 wire well pump?

Yes, a well pump can be wired to a generator but to find out how well it will operate the pump's voltage and full load amperage must be stated.

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Will a 60kw generator that puts out 477v 3-phase power run a machine that requires 230460v 3-phase?

Crank the generator excitation up to 480 or down to 460. For calculations I used 480 volts. A 60kW generator at 480 volts will put out, kW x 1000/1.73 x E x (pf(.9)) = 80 amps. It looks like the machine that is to be run off the generator is a dual voltage machine. Not knowing the HP of the machine wire it to the 460 volt connection. The inrush current might be a problem if the HP is high.


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What cable is needed to go from a generator to the electrical supply?

The cable that is used to connect from the generator is based on the size in kW's of the generator and the generator's breaker size rated in amps. It usually is a flexible cab-tire 4 wire cable if the generator is a portable type. If it is a stationary generator is has to be wired with a flexible conduit so as not to transmit vibration from the generator to the conduit system.


What size wire and breaker do you need to run a 9000max watt generator?

If it is a portable generator the breaker should be self contained within the generators panel. If the generator is a stationary standby unit a voltage has to be stated to calculate the conductor size and hence the breaker size to protect the conductor. Amps = Watts/Volts.


How many watts can be powered by a 9 volt generator?

There is no way to answer without knowing the wattage rating of the 9 volt generator. A generator's wattage rating depends on the size of the wire in it, the wattage of the rectifiers if it is a DC generator, and the horse power of the engine or motor that is available to turn the generator.


What size of wire to use for 1015 kva ac generator?

To answer this question a voltage must be given to find the current output. Also whether the generator is three phase or single phase.


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An electrical generator works by moving a coil of wire relative to?

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How much wire is needed to build a cardboard generator?

10 meters of wire