> I want to use a transformer to boost my 10 kilagram generator?

I want to use a transformer to boost my 10 kilagram generator?

Posted at: 2015-01-07 
I need to know what size transformer I need to boost my 10 kilogram generator to it's most effective use.

If your generator = alternator weighs 10 kilograms, the transformer should weigh about 10 kilograms, but possibly your generator is most effective without a transformer. Maximum output is likely 2300 watts = 2.3 kw, it can deliver 230 volts at 10 amps if that is what the generator is designed to do. A transformer can raise the volts or amps but raising one reduces the other and the watts will be about 10% less.



If your alternator is rated 10 kilowatts, It possibly has a center tap so it can supply 240 volts at 42 amps or 120 volts to two separate loads up to 42 amps each. A 10 KW alternator weighs about 50 kilograms. Neil

A 10 kilowatt generator is a big generator, it has to be installed and anchored to a concrete platform.

You can get 40 amps at 120/240 volts continuous out of it, and it will probably have a twist-to-lock connector for 3-conductor/4-wire connection. Two hot wires, one neutral, and one ground.

Or it might have dual independent windings to give 20 amps and 120/240 volts, so that two seperate 120-volt 20-amp outlets can be installed on the body of the generator. There could also be one or two 240-volt 20-amp outlets too in parallel with the 120-volt outlets.

There is no way a transformer can increase the output of the generator. A transformer can change the voltages, and can isolate the generator from a load.

But you have not described the ratings shown on the generator information plate, nor have you described the loads the generator will be providing power to.

You also cannot get 3-phase power out of single-phase power without high losses. In other words, you cannot get 10 kilowatts or 10 kva of three-phase power at all.

You will need a licensed electrician to explain all of this to you and to do the wiring in accordance with the NEC. Your insurance company might not cover losses if you do it all yourself.

Your generator is already optimized for it's rated voltage.

The most power it will give you is that 10 KW.

The only benefit you can get from a transformer is if your equipment requires

a different voltage from that which the generator puts out.

Sorry, but you need to learn more about electricity before you do anything with that

generator other than connect it to a standard plug for a piece of equipment rated for

the generator's voltage and frequency output and within it's power output rating.

There will be nameplates on both units.

Depends on the power rating of the generator and what voltages you want to change. Not the weight.

What do you mean 10KG generator. KG is an unit for WEIGHT !



What is the output voltage and current rate of your 10KG GENERATOR ?



What voltage you want it goes up ?

I need to know what size transformer I need to boost my 10 kilogram generator to it's most effective use.