Trying to modify a Generac GP3300 portable generator

[lhoage]

I have a Generac GP3300 portable generator. It has 1 120/240 30amp RV receptacle and 4 120v 14amp standard receptacles. What I want to do is change the four standards from 14 amp to 20 amps. Under the covers it has 2 14 amp breakers. the 120/240 is wired to both the breakers while the standard outlets are chained from the 120/240. The wiring is 14g.

Here is the information about the motor.

Shop Generac GP 3,300-Running Watts Portable Generator with Generac Engine at Lowes.com

UP170 | United Power Technology AG

http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/offroad/cert/eo/2014/sore/u-u-125-0088.pdf

Mine is the 208cc model UP170.


Now, I already figured I'd have to switch all the wiring from the breaker to the receptacles from 14g to 12-10g. I'd also need different breakers. But what I need to know is whether or not I need to switch the wiring from the motor to the breakers from 14g to 12-10g, and if there's anything else I'm missing.

 

[Knobhead]

Try asking a US site. (Mike Holt's Forum springs to mind.)

You need someone conversent with NEC 2011.

 

[Silly Sausage]

Try asking a US site. (Mike Holt's Forum springs to mind.)

Look out for GLENNSPARK, he's a very helpful and tolerant chap!

 

[Knobhead]

Look out for GLENNSPARK, he's a very helpful and tolerant chap!

He also got his arse kicked.

 

[norcal]

Try asking a US site. (Mike Holt's Forum springs to mind.)

You need someone conversent with NEC 2011.

The mods at the Mike Holt site will close any thread deemed as DIY, the OP should try here: Electrical - DIY Chatroom Home Improvement Forum

 

[Knobhead]

If a question is asked correctly they have no cause to shut a thread down. If you post on there regularly you would know that.

 

[norcal]

If a question is asked correctly they have no cause to shut a thread down. If you post on there regularly you would know that.

This is the standard reply for posts that are DIY.


"I am closing this thread, in accordance with the Forum Rules.


This site is designed for:

• Contractors
• Electricians
• Engineers
• Inspectors
• Instructors
• Other electrically related individuals

* This NEC® Forum is for those in the electrical and related industries. Questions of a "How-To" nature by persons not involved in the electrical industry will be removed without notice.


If you feel this action to be in error, feel free to contact me via PM to explain."

 

[norcal]

If a question is asked correctly they have no cause to shut a thread down. If you post on there regularly you would know that.

This is the canned reply for DIY threads.

"I am closing this thread, in accordance with the Forum Rules.


This site is designed for:

• Contractors
• Electricians
• Engineers
• Inspectors
• Instructors
• Other electrically related individuals

* This NEC® Forum is for those in the electrical and related industries. Questions of a "How-To" nature by persons not involved in the electrical industry will be removed without notice.


If you feel this action to be in error, feel free to contact me via PM to explain."

 

[Knobhead]

I do know how it works (there’s no need to repeat yourself) I am a member.