Hello i just started my 8 kw hole house generater ran greatput my electric water heater on 26 amp draw andsmoke came out exhaust vent shut it down ran again great turned only heater on again took amp
Why cant it handle 26 amps on black side( water heater side) 19 amps on red side(lights tv pc)tx
Electrical Supplies - Generac - Guardian Series 8 kW Air-cooled Automatic Standby Generator
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8 kW has a 35 amp breaker on the unit. A typical hot water is 4500 watts at 240 volts = 18.75 amps on each leg. If you are measuring 26 on one side and 19 on the other it should be ok. If it is shutting down you may have a fuel problem or you may need to adjust voltage if it's too low. Which model of 8 kW is it?