DIY question about portable generators.

[alreagle]

I have a Duromax XP1500EH portable generator which has a 240V 50A outlet and a 240V 30A outlet. I have a 200A transfer switch on my main service panel with a 240V 50A wire connector for attaching my generator. I used this connection during IDA last week and it worked great. My question is can a 50A wire and 30A wire be connected to the transfer switch at the same time from the Duromax generator simultaneously resulting in a net 80A feed?

 

[plugsandsparks]

Sadly not. Its either / or as the max capacity of 15KW will be exceeded and it will trip out. 50 amps is largely the limit.

 

[alreagle]

Thank you, I guess I need to go back to school for a math refresher! A little embarrassed I didn't figure that out myself. Think I'll blame it on my calculator! Thought I came up with a great idea. Oh well, next time.

 

[HDCowboy]

I've been curious about that Duromax XP1500EH myself but if you look at the specs on it.........

15,000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator

XP15000EH Specifications Gasoline Peak Wattage 15,000 Running Wattage 12,500 Running Amperage at 120V 104 Running Amperage at 240V 52 Runtime at 25% Load 18 Runtime at 50% Load 8 Propane Peak Wattage 14,250 Running Wattage 11,400 Running Amperage at 120V 95 Running Amperage at 240V 47.50 Runtime...

www.duromaxpower.com

........the actual running amps on it is 52.00 Amps on gasoline and 47.5 Amps on propane, what I'd be curious about though is what size is the main breaker on that thing as it doesn't specify it on the schematics, best thing you could do is call the manufacturer and ask............

 

[Megawatt]

I have a Duromax XP1500EH portable generator which has a 240V 50A outlet and a 240V 30A outlet. I have a 200A transfer switch on my main service panel with a 240V 50A wire connector for attaching my generator. I used this connection during IDA last week and it worked great. My question is can a 50A wire and 30A wire be connected to the transfer switch at the same time from the Duromax generator simultaneously resulting in a net 80A feed?

There’s no way you will get 80 amps out of your generator. I wouldn’t advise you to use both plugs. It’s possible that you could cross the phases

 

[raywu1688]

I have a Duromax XP1500EH portable generator which has a 240V 50A outlet and a 240V 30A outlet. I have a 200A transfer switch on my main service panel with a 240V 50A wire connector for attaching my generator. I used this connection during IDA last week and it worked great. My question is can a 50A wire and 30A wire be connected to the transfer switch at the same time from the Duromax generator simultaneously resulting in a net 80A feed?

Don't think your 80A plan will work bc the generator max at 50A. So if the draw on generator is maxed out a generator's 30A and 50A sockets, it would tripped generator breaker already. You can maxed out gen 50A or gen 30A, but not simultaneously