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The generator has a 2P 30A circuit breaker protecting the L14-30 output, the backfeed breaker isn’t acting as overcurrent protection (it’s just a disconnecting
by quickthrowman 5y ago
The generator has a 2P 30A circuit breaker protecting the L14-30 output, the backfeed breaker isn’t acting as overcurrent protection (it’s just a disconnecting means) so the oversizing is OK in this case.
In general and excluding inductive motors, your advice is correct.