Your generator is rated at 4500W at 240V
That gives an output total of 18.5A at 240V ... thus the 20A breaker.
Fred
""Jamie Calder"" <jcalder3@cfl.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Oh wise list with experts in all fields,
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> I have a 4500 continuous watt generator. It has (2) 120 volt standard
> receptacles protected by an on board 20 amp breaker and a 4 prong 240 volt
> receptacle protected by another on board 20 amp breaker. Since it's rated
> at 4500 watts should it be able to provide 37.5 amps @ 120 volts (w/v=a)?
> If so, why is it protected by a 20 amp breaker? I'm not an electrician so
> don't laugh at me too hard if I'm wrong :)
> Thanks,
> James
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