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Thank you! I'll try that

Do you have a clamp on ac meter? I’m guessing it’s only equipped with 1 current donut, and is probably only valid amp and power readings...

The setup is: -Power box is plugged in 50 amp generator outlet -Cable from power box plugged in wall outlet connected to 50 amp circuit...

Not sure how yours is setup. Mine has 2 separate meters and 2 separate CT’S set to read both phases. Mine reads Volts, Amps and frequency

There's no owner manual

Not sure what it all means. To clarify, the voltage reading on power meter is ~120 volts all the time. Does it mean wattage I see is...

Tested the power meter this morning. Works fine showing W, A, F. Even catches the surges. Interesting to see how actual W are different...

I buy regular gas at brand name gas stations only. Add marine Stabil in all engines and never had any problem. Even when some equipment...

What do the last 3 have to do with the OP’S Question

Since your generator input will have a separate breaker in your panel, probably easiest to put a power monitor from the panel, since...

I had a non-standby gen (7.5 kw) with a Honda engine and 2 manual transfer boxes. The gen had a a 110 and a 220 output and I used two...

Not so much about local utility company BTPM, extract (pdf file) gives pretty good description of what appliances draws how much power....

Thank you all for your help! I decided to give it a try and placed the order. Next gen maintenance run I'll test it turning on and off...

In that case, this all makes much more sense. 6 mm2 wire (approx. AWG-9) is indeed rated 50 A for up to 3 wires in a bundle with 90C...

The title says 9 awg (see picture) but description says 10