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    Nov 3, 2012, 04:55 PM
    Portable 550 what generator is how many amps output
    How do I determine amps for a 5500 watt portable generator?
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    Nov 4, 2012, 04:09 AM
    Divide the watts by pf,you will get VA. Then divide by voltage(1ph) to get Amps. If 3ph divide by 1.732 xV to get Amps.
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    Nov 20, 2012, 11:31 PM
    Amps = Watts/1.372xVoltagexPF ( for 3ph)

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