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Topic: Modifying generator

Posted By: hectorberman
Subject: Modifying generator
Date Posted: 03 September 2022 at 9:27am

Hi guys,

I've recently acquired a small diesel generator for smaller events.

The generator in question has 2x16a out.

I'm wondering if it is in anyway possible to change this to a single 32a socket?

(I would be asking a qualified electrician to make the modification for me if it is possible)

Replies:

Posted By: GAZ.
Date Posted: 03 September 2022 at 9:40am

What are the specs of the generator? It may not be big enough to provide a 32a supply.

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Posted By: monkeypuzzle
Date Posted: 03 September 2022 at 10:55am

As long as it was done safely and had the correctly rated breaker/wiring on it this would be fine. So if it’s a 5kva set then something like a 20a would be the one. Your sparky friend would be able to calculate the correct value to stop it being overloaded.

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Posted By: hectorberman
Date Posted: 03 September 2022 at 12:18pm

It's a pramac p4500, supposed 3.7kw.

Is this a pointless endeavour?

Posted By: csg
Date Posted: 03 September 2022 at 1:24pm

3.7Kw @230v is roughly what you can safely pull from one of the 16A connectors. If you already have 32A cable and distro by all means make a step up adapter from 16 to 32A to take advantage of the larger cable

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Posted By: hectorberman
Date Posted: 03 September 2022 at 4:41pm

That's exactly my situation. Much easier solution. Thank you!