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* Strip the base plate from two 1000W / 230VAC clothes irons | * Strip the base plate from two 1000W / 230VAC clothes irons | ||
- | * Drill & bolt the bases to each side of the generator mounting foot/ | + | * Drill & bolt the bases to each side of the generator mounting foot/ |
- | * Connect in series to 230VAC. | + | * Connect |
* If possible, save the indicator light from the iron and mount it so that it is visible when power is connected to the heater to confirm proper operation. | * If possible, save the indicator light from the iron and mount it so that it is visible when power is connected to the heater to confirm proper operation. | ||
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Operating at half voltage reduces power to 25% | Operating at half voltage reduces power to 25% | ||
* Two 1000W irons in series @ 240V = 500W total, 250W each. | * Two 1000W irons in series @ 240V = 500W total, 250W each. |