Questions tagged [generator]
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Utilizing 2 separate utility grids through 2 ATSs
I have a unique power scenario at my house that I’m considering trying to take advantage of. My house is fed by an underground service that comes from the neighborhood above my property. My detached ...
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Floating Neutal on Generator
I have a floating neutral on the generator that powers a sub-panel. Can the 110v outlets still be used to power other items such as saws, refrigerators? Or can the generator be configured to have a ...
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What are the rage of operating Temps, Crankcase and Alternator, of a 9500w Portable Generator
I have purchased a Westinghouse WGen9500DFc generator. My Home Owners Association is requiring me to have a temperature cut-off added to the generator to minimize the risk of generator over heating ...
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New 6800/5500 watt generator, neutral connected to frame, replacing similar generator with floating neutral. Need help to rectify connecting to panel
The original generator had a 3 wire cable connected to a 3 prong locking plug on the generator. It feeds a 240 volt 20 amp Stab lock breaker (with a fitted manual interlock to prevent feedback) on the ...
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Will harmonics cause nuisance GFI tripping with a Kohler generator?
I have a Kohler 20RCA 20kW residential generator. About 10 minutes after the generator starts some of the GFI outlets will begin to trip. There are 19 GFI outlets across both legs and two panels. I ...
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How to hook up generator transfer panel when main breaker is on different panel? [duplicate]
Is there a way to add a transfer switch to a main panel that does not have a main breaker? My main breaker is outside near the meter. I would like to have all circuits available for my generator. I ...
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How to connect a generator without neutral to work with 5 pin 3-phase outlet
I have an older diesel generator, with an old panel, from an older ship, that i want to connect to use as a backup power supply.
Generators specifications:
The problem that I have is that there is no ...
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Feeding inlet power into a generator transfer switch
I'm installing a manual transfer switch for a generator in my basement. The transfer switch box requires that the inlet connect come from the bottom of the box. However, I will be running the wiring ...
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Connect generator to main panel
I want to connect a generator with a 50 amp power inlet box but as you can see from the picture, there's no space to install the circuit. Am i missing something? This main panel connects to a subpanel ...
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installing a 10,000W generator to a 240amp house
I have a Firman H08053 10,000W generator. I would like to have it connected to my house which carried 240V.
When i do the calculations: 10,000 / 240v=41.6amps if this is correct.
Should I use a ...
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How to ground 240v generator
I have a four-pin plug from my generator (240v/30A) that I would like to connect to an outlet, which is only serviced by three wires - two hot wires and a bare copper ground or neutral wire. The ...
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Generator question
Is it possible to use my 50a plug off the portable generator to run my main panel with interlock kit of course and the 30a plug off of a manual transfer switch. My house is electric heat and I would ...
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How can I get my portable generator to power my house with this setup?
I need help figuring out how to power my house with my 12000/10000w 50amp portable generator. The picture above is my main panel that also houses the meter. I don't have a single main disconnect, but ...
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What happens if you connect the same phase AC (from a generator) to both sides of an electrical panel?
I have seen a variety of postings on similar questions online, but there seem to be different people replying with the exact opposite answers. It is, ahem, apparently contentious.
So I am going to ...
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How to add remote start to backup generator?
I have a Briggs and Stratton 040248. I use it frequently in the winter since I live off grid. Is there a way to add a remote start?
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Do i need to remove the jumper wire from my 14 kw gen before hooking up i have no transfer switch i
I am hooking up a 14 kw kohler without a transfer switch i am completely off grid do i remove the jumper from neutral to ground and then hook up all four wires
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What Amp Transfer Switch for Standby Generator?
I am planning on installing a Kohler 14kw standby generator for whole house emergency use. My home has 100 amp service. I have gas heat, hot water and stove. Biggest draws would be fridge, ...
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Using a portable generator cord for 50 amps
I have a Westinghouse WGen9500 portable generator. The grounding prong space where the 4 prong end fits in has one flat edge.
Can I put a plug with a round grounding prong into it?
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Can I reuse the old dryer wiring for a generator plug? it's missing a ground
My generator needs a four wire connection but the dryer plug is only a three wire type. Can I just run a new ground wire along the path of the dryer wires? I know that electrically it would work but ...
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AC Soft Start and Portable Generator
I am having an interlock and power inlet installed for a portable generator to plug into for my home.
I asked my electrician about adding an AC soft start kit to reduce the amount of start up watts ...
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Generator Breaker Placement
I'm trying to add a 30 amp generator inlet box to my panel. As you can see, I had room in my panel on the top left for a 30 amp breaker. I was planning to connect my generator inlet box to this but ...
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Issues with switching over from mains to generator
This is my basic diagram:
I'm facing an issue here - I have mains supply and generator supply and in order to incorporate a time delay I have have a UPS system in between.
The UPS is just powering ...
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4/0 AL ok for 24kw generator?
I have a generator, which needs wire, it’s a generac 24KW gen, with a 200 amp ATS, is it okay if I use 4/0,4/0,4/0,2/0 AL Wire ?
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How can I extend #6 wire in a service panel?
I need to move a 50A generator breaker in my service panel from one side to the other to match the configuration of the interlock switch. I will need another 12" of cable to move it where it ...
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Generator Sub Panel and isolated shared neutral?
Okay I have seen this issue before on this forum but no specific answer for my question.
I have a main panel 120/240 single phase with two poles A and B, neutral and ground.
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Details on installing 240 volt line to garage for emergency generator and future EV charging
High level background: I have inherited a very well maintained generator from my father-in-law (Troy-Bilt 5550). He had a 240v outlet in his garage in the event that he needed to use the generator ...
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Provide utility and gen power to thermostat
I have a smart thermostat installed that is getting 24v power direct from the heat pump control panel. The T-stat is also controlling a boiler that kicks on when the HP can't keep up in the winter.
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Can I have an interlock hooked up to the single main breaker panel outside?
I’ve got a 150 amp main breaker (by itself) outside with a sub panel in the laundry room for every other breaker.
Can I add a 30 amp breaker for my generator to the main panel outside and then install ...
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Trying to determine how large a generator I need for my minisplit HVAC system
I have a Mitsubishi Minisplit HVAC system. The compressor is a MXZ-3C24NA2 and the 3x head units are MSZ-GL12NA.
When I pull up the wattage of the compressor I see a "rated total output" of &...
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Ground and neutral switched in old wiring
The house I live in has old wiring I haven't ever really looked at much. I have decided to add solar so have started looking at it. We are off grid and currently the entire house comes out on a ...
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Does the NEC allow a sub panel to be powered by a generator and an automatic transfer switch?
I plan to install a sub panel next to my main panel. Mainly because as I do electrical upgrades, I'm accumulating more circuit breakers. Since I need one anyway, I'd like to be able to power it with a ...
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Grizzly 5hp planer trips breaker on my generator at start up
Trying to run my shop off grid. I have the duromax 12000 watt generator. It has a 50 watt connection but a 30 watt breaker. The generator is wired to a panel in the shop. The generator seems to run ...
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How to run a shed from a generator with no utility power?
I want to wire an off-grid shed with a bonded neutral Duromax XP9000iH generator. There won’t be much demand, but I want to make sure I do it right. I'm going to need around 10 standard 15A outlets, 1 ...
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Sizing an emergency generator for an old AC with a missing label
My daughter is trying to work out the current draw of an old AC with a worn label. She's trying to size an emergency generator that will power critical appliances in the event of a power outage. The ...
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How to wire in a backup generator?
Growing up in the mountains of CA the power would go out damn near every time it snowed so my dad finally had enough and got a 4k or 5k generator when i was young. When the power would go out the ...
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Custom Generator interlock switch
I have just wired a 8KW backup generator into my Siemens main load center.
I used the top right-hand bus position for the 50A breaker to the generator. All of the interlock switches for Siemens ...
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How to configure a dedicated circuit for an back-up electrical supply [closed]
My family home is heated by a gas furnace and blower that are supplied with a low voltage slot on the electrical panel. On considering what to do in the case of an extended power outage, we considered ...
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Does it Matter if I use a 50 amp breaker in my main panel to hook up a 30 amp generator?
I have a 50 amp breaker and space to put it in my main panel. Can I use that breaker or do I need to use a 30 amp does it matter?
I will install a main panel interlock switch and a 30 Amp Generator ...
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Wiring generator with two 200 amp service panels
Installing 9500 watt, 30 amp generator. I have two 200 amp service boxes coming from the same meter. I plan to run the generator to one box and install an interlock device on that service box and ...
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How can I determine if a generator is internally or externally insulated?
I have a TroyBilt 8000 watt generator (model #030247 rev 2). I need to be able to tell my well company whether it's internally or externally insulated so they can get me info about a well pump.
The ...
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diesel powered heating - identification and advice request
I bought a house and the owner is a few steps removed from the last user of the house which leaves me at a loss as to who I even need to speak to about the machines and systems.
My hope is that I can ...
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Generator Inlet Box Location per electrical code
I'm installing an inlet box for a generator on my property. My transfer switch and main circuit panel are indoors, in my basement utility room. There are numerous other utilities that all enter my ...
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where is the air filter on my Generac Guardian generator?
Power went out today. The automatic backup generator (natural gas via utility line) started strong around 9am, but around 6 it started stuttering a lot. I turned it off for about 30 min, thinking ...
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How can I ensure a level 2 EV charger will not run while my standby generator is running?
I have a standby generator with an automatic transfer switch. It is set up to power all the circuits in my house. It does not have high enough wattage to power an EV charger in addition to the current ...
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Find replacement breaker for generator
I have a bad breaker in my Kohler generator (one pole is open circuit even when switch is "on"). I would like to replace it with an identical breaker. The generator is a Kohler 8.5RES. No ...
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How to provide backup power to a three-phase European home?
I have a home (in Ukraine) which is wired for three phases, but only ever use the three together for the electric heating system (which, for obvious reasons at this point we are not using).
So, I ...
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Supplying 30 amp 4 prong transfer switch from type B output on power station
My home has a Connecticut Electric EmerGen Switch #10-7500 with a 4 prong 30 amp locking power inlet. I also have a Goal Zero Yeti 1500X Power Station (a lithium battery and inverter). Is it possible ...
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can i connect a stabilizer to petrol generator?
My generator repairer said that connecting a stabilizer to a petrol generator(1kva) would damage its coil. I would like to know if that is true for every other generator with higher kVAs.
Thanks.
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Generator interlock on subpanel
We have 400 amp service in our house. There are two 200 amp subpanels. The one is the primary subpanel for most of the house that would need a generator connected to it. The main box is outside and ...
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Can I mount a backup generator 30A NEMA L14-30P inlet plug directly on my outdoor meter main panel?
I have an outdoor meter main panel (Eaton MBE2040B200BTS) with the following circuits: 15A and 20A septic, a 30A 120v RV hookup, a 20A outdoor utility outlet, and an Eaton BRS225 Main Lug Kit that ...
