In a message dated 7/4/2006 8:51:11 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, r@somis.org
writes:
Correct. The 240v outlet on my Honda generator has 4 conductors, and
two of them carry zero current. How does this make it safe?
This is not entirely true at all. Assuming you plug something into your
Honda generator that "matches up" to the plug configuration on that generator,
you are plugging in a device that requires some sort of 120v power. In this
instance the 3rd wire (white,neutral) will INDEED carry current. IF..that
device did not require 120 volts then the plug configuration would not fit
your
Honda plug. The 4th wire of course is a bond which does not carry current
unless a fault occurs. Lou
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