Can a four prong 220v recept (twist type) be wire to a 3 prong 220v plug?
To start, I’m assuming you live in USA or Canada and the generator uses a L14-20 or L14-30 type outlet. Anywhere else or with a different type outlet and you should supply updated information. In your generator, the four conductor outlet will supply ground, neutral, and two live terminals. It is likely that the neutral and ground conductors are bonded internally. This should be confirmed before proceeding. The bonding jumper must be in place for safety reasons and to ensure proper reference to the live conductors. Inside your main home electrical panel, ground and neutral wires are bonded together, but this does not mean they serve the main purpose. Neutral acts as a return conductor for the live lines. Ground wire should never have current flow except for during breakdown of insulation or other failure conditions. It ensures the chassis of equipment remains at ground potential and safe to touch, reducing the chance of electrical shock. You should never interchange the two or assume yo
