On Jul 4, 2006, at 6:01 AM, Gudguyham@aol.com wrote:
> 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.
What kind of plug would it have?
> The 4th wire of course is a bond which does not carry current
> unless a fault occurs. Lou
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