Originally Posted by
wlf89
i built my generator and i am getting 1lpm but my wires are over heating it is 14 gauge i guess i have to much lye in it because when i didnt have as much in it didnt get hot i have the blank wall plates from lowes +nn- +nn- what can i do to help this?do i need more plates or what?does sealing the edges with silicone help? i dont know how many amps i using i am probly going to get a amp guage tomarrow so i will know then also i can probly fit at least 15 to 20 plates in there where i just have 8 now would that help to have about 15 in there if so how do i need them +nn-.... or something else i know there is no best way but i just need to know a good way that works any help is appreciated thanks alot wlf89
Do you have a fuse in between your power source and your generator? That'll will give you a good idea if you're amp draw is too high (*POP*) 
. Generally, I would say 14 guage is too small for this type of application anyway. I'd go 12 or 10 if I were you.
Give a man a match, and he’ll be warm for a minute, but set him on fire, and he’ll be warm for the rest of his life.
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L SII S/C'd
15%-20% MPG increase at 1.5 Amps
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L V8
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