3 Prong Generator, 4 Prong Inlet Box on Transfer Switch
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3 Prong Generator, 4 Prong Inlet Box on Transfer Switch
Hello,
I am wiring a generator to my house using a manual transfer switch. The transfer switch and inlet box take a 4-prong plug. However, my generator only has a 3 prong plug (L5-30). I only want to power 120V circuits in my house. How do I convert my 3-prong plug to plug into the 4 plug inlet box? I want to power both halfs of the 6 circuit transfer switch so that I can power 6 120V circuits. Can I make a new cord and wire the 2 hot wires together at the 3-prong end, then wire them normally at the 4 prong end?
thanks
I am wiring a generator to my house using a manual transfer switch. The transfer switch and inlet box take a 4-prong plug. However, my generator only has a 3 prong plug (L5-30). I only want to power 120V circuits in my house. How do I convert my 3-prong plug to plug into the 4 plug inlet box? I want to power both halfs of the 6 circuit transfer switch so that I can power 6 120V circuits. Can I make a new cord and wire the 2 hot wires together at the 3-prong end, then wire them normally at the 4 prong end?
thanks