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Title: Why On Off on Breaker at Genset?
Post by: floridarandy on October 15, 2017, 12:32:45 pm
Genny has these switches.  Why not just a reset?
Title: Re: Why On Off on Breaker at Genset?
Post by: Pamela & Mike on October 15, 2017, 12:39:43 pm
Those aren't just switches they are breakers. If they trip you will have to reset them. They should be your line breakers.  The little round fuse holder should be for your field it should have like a 2 to 3 amp fuse in it.

Pamela & Mike
Title: Re: Why On Off on Breaker at Genset?
Post by: stump on October 15, 2017, 01:12:56 pm
Genny has these switches.  Why not just a reset?
The generator is used for other applications also. Not just RV use. Someone using it in a field application might plug directly into it.
Title: Re: Why On Off on Breaker at Genset?
Post by: FourTravelers on October 16, 2017, 07:52:59 am
Conductors need to be protected from overload and short circuit conditions at their source.
Title: Re: Why On Off on Breaker at Genset?
Post by: amos.harrison on October 17, 2017, 06:38:40 am
I recently had problems with a troublesome 10a circuit breaker.  After replacing it without solving the problem, I investigated more thoroughly.  I found three wires in the control box where vibrations over time had rubbed through insulation creating the potential short circuits.  They would have been excellent smoke generators if the the CB was resetting.