Posted: 11/23/2013 9:37:05 AM EDT
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I have a generator I would like to use to power my house in the event of a power outage. Is there a 6 circut, 30 amp transfer switch that is the bees knees? Basically, I want to be able to hook it up fairly easily and not spend too much on stuff I wont need. Any help is appreciated.
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I have a generator I would like to use to power my house in the event of a power outage. Is there a 6 circut, 30 amp transfer switch that is the bees knees? Basically, I want to be able to hook it up fairly easily and not spend too much on stuff I wont need. Any help is appreciated. There probably are more than one that would work for you. That kind of thing tends to be pretty generic. |
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After Sandy, I learned my lesson and I installed
a Reliance Transfer switch with an outdoor remote hookup for my gen. Heres a link , watch the install videos and see if it's something you're comfortable DIY. (or get a pro to install it) Reliance 6 circuit Transfer switch kit |
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I have a generator I would like to use to power my house in the event of a power outage. Is there a 6 circut, 30 amp transfer switch that is the bees knees? Basically, I want to be able to hook it up fairly easily and not spend too much on stuff I wont need. Any help is appreciated. if you have a) a compatible breaker panel, and b) an empty pair of breaker slots, an interlock kit can be not only cheaper to install but also provide more versatility with regards to where the generator power can be delivered. you only need to run 4 conductor (Rd/Bl/Wh/Gr) wire to the generator inlet (Reliance PB30 or PB50), and install a backfed breaker kit. all else being equal, i would try to get an OEM interlock kit (in other words, from the same manufacturer as your current breaker panel). third parties do make interlock kits, but from a code compliance perspective etc you are better off with an OEM kit. the types shown below are OEM, from SquareD and Cutler-Hammer. SquareD's kits are simple and include only the metal slider plate and breaker holddown; the Cutler-Hammer approach is to use a different breaker panel cover. the SquareD kits are available at HD/Lowes, from Amazon, and of course from an electrical supply house. Cutler-Hammer's covers are available from electrical supply houses. be sure to know the exact type (e.g. Homeline or QO, etc) and size (24 position, 40 position, etc) of your breaker panel before ordering. see also https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Aar15.com+ar-jedi+interlock ar-jedi 
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if you have a) a compatible breaker panel, and b) an empty pair of breaker slots, an interlock kick can be not only cheaper to install but also provide more versatility with regards to where the generator power can be delivered. you only need to run 4 conductor (Rd/Bl/Wh/Gr) wire to the generator inlet (Reliance PB30 or PB50), and install a backfed breaker kit. all else being equal, i would try to get an OEM interlock kit (in other words, from the same manufacturer as your current breaker panel). third parties do make interlock kits, but from a code compliance perspective etc you are better off with an OEM kit. the types shown below are OEM, from SquareD and Cutler-Hammer. SquareD's kits are simple and include only the metal slider plate and breaker holddown; the Cutler-Hammer approach is to use a different breaker panel cover. the SquareD kits are available at HD/Lowes, from Amazon, and of course from an electrical supply house. Cutler-Hammer's covers are available from electrical supply houses. be sure to know the exact type (e.g. Homeline or QO, etc) and size (24 position, 40 position, etc) of your breaker panel before ordering. see also https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Aar15.com+ar-jedi+interlock ar-jedi http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/47968-2/2.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50739-2/IMG_1809.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50746-2/IMG_1798.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/43038-2/CameraRoll+459.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/47969-2/3.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50742-2/IMG_1788.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50736-2/IMG_1784.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50738-2/IMG_1782.jpg Quoted:
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I have a generator I would like to use to power my house in the event of a power outage. Is there a 6 circut, 30 amp transfer switch that is the bees knees? Basically, I want to be able to hook it up fairly easily and not spend too much on stuff I wont need. Any help is appreciated. if you have a) a compatible breaker panel, and b) an empty pair of breaker slots, an interlock kick can be not only cheaper to install but also provide more versatility with regards to where the generator power can be delivered. you only need to run 4 conductor (Rd/Bl/Wh/Gr) wire to the generator inlet (Reliance PB30 or PB50), and install a backfed breaker kit. all else being equal, i would try to get an OEM interlock kit (in other words, from the same manufacturer as your current breaker panel). third parties do make interlock kits, but from a code compliance perspective etc you are better off with an OEM kit. the types shown below are OEM, from SquareD and Cutler-Hammer. SquareD's kits are simple and include only the metal slider plate and breaker holddown; the Cutler-Hammer approach is to use a different breaker panel cover. the SquareD kits are available at HD/Lowes, from Amazon, and of course from an electrical supply house. Cutler-Hammer's covers are available from electrical supply houses. be sure to know the exact type (e.g. Homeline or QO, etc) and size (24 position, 40 position, etc) of your breaker panel before ordering. see also https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Aar15.com+ar-jedi+interlock ar-jedi http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/47968-2/2.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50739-2/IMG_1809.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50746-2/IMG_1798.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/43038-2/CameraRoll+459.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/47969-2/3.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50742-2/IMG_1788.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50736-2/IMG_1784.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50738-2/IMG_1782.jpg This. For smaller generators I used to set a small subpanel next to the main panel and use a pair of interlocked 50A double pole breakers to do the same thing. You just have to extend the chosen circuits into the new panel. Very simple. |
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After Sandy, I learned my lesson and I installed a Reliance Transfer switch with an outdoor remote hookup for my gen. Heres a link , watch the install videos and see if it's something you're comfortable DIY. (or get a pro to install it) Reliance 6 circuit Transfer switch kit This. Me Too. |
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if you have a) a compatible breaker panel, and b) an empty pair of breaker slots, an interlock kit can be not only cheaper to install but also provide more versatility with regards to where the generator power can be delivered. you only need to run 4 conductor (Rd/Bl/Wh/Gr) wire to the generator inlet (Reliance PB30 or PB50), and install a backfed breaker kit. all else being equal, i would try to get an OEM interlock kit (in other words, from the same manufacturer as your current breaker panel). third parties do make interlock kits, but from a code compliance perspective etc you are better off with an OEM kit. the types shown below are OEM, from SquareD and Cutler-Hammer. SquareD's kits are simple and include only the metal slider plate and breaker holddown; the Cutler-Hammer approach is to use a different breaker panel cover. the SquareD kits are available at HD/Lowes, from Amazon, and of course from an electrical supply house. Cutler-Hammer's covers are available from electrical supply houses. be sure to know the exact type (e.g. Homeline or QO, etc) and size (24 position, 40 position, etc) of your breaker panel before ordering. see also https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Aar15.com+ar-jedi+interlock ar-jedi http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/47968-2/2.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50739-2/IMG_1809.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50746-2/IMG_1798.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/43038-2/CameraRoll+459.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/47969-2/3.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50742-2/IMG_1788.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50736-2/IMG_1784.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50738-2/IMG_1782.jpg Quoted:
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I have a generator I would like to use to power my house in the event of a power outage. Is there a 6 circut, 30 amp transfer switch that is the bees knees? Basically, I want to be able to hook it up fairly easily and not spend too much on stuff I wont need. Any help is appreciated. if you have a) a compatible breaker panel, and b) an empty pair of breaker slots, an interlock kit can be not only cheaper to install but also provide more versatility with regards to where the generator power can be delivered. you only need to run 4 conductor (Rd/Bl/Wh/Gr) wire to the generator inlet (Reliance PB30 or PB50), and install a backfed breaker kit. all else being equal, i would try to get an OEM interlock kit (in other words, from the same manufacturer as your current breaker panel). third parties do make interlock kits, but from a code compliance perspective etc you are better off with an OEM kit. the types shown below are OEM, from SquareD and Cutler-Hammer. SquareD's kits are simple and include only the metal slider plate and breaker holddown; the Cutler-Hammer approach is to use a different breaker panel cover. the SquareD kits are available at HD/Lowes, from Amazon, and of course from an electrical supply house. Cutler-Hammer's covers are available from electrical supply houses. be sure to know the exact type (e.g. Homeline or QO, etc) and size (24 position, 40 position, etc) of your breaker panel before ordering. see also https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Aar15.com+ar-jedi+interlock ar-jedi http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/47968-2/2.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50739-2/IMG_1809.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50746-2/IMG_1798.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/43038-2/CameraRoll+459.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/47969-2/3.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50742-2/IMG_1788.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50736-2/IMG_1784.jpg http://wopr.losdos.dyndns.org/gallery2/d/50738-2/IMG_1782.jpg i have a 200 amp cutler hammer panel in my house, and it feeds a 100 amp square d sub panel in my barn. ideally, I'd like to leave my generator in the barn, back feed the sub panel which in turn backfeeds the main panel. it looks like with the interlock I would have to run a second line to the subpanel. is that right? any way around that? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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i have a 200 amp cutler hammer panel in my house, and it feeds a 100 amp square d sub panel in my barn. ideally, I'd like to leave my generator in the barn, back feed the sub panel which in turn backfeeds the main panel. it looks like with the interlock I would have to run a second line to the subpanel. is that right? any way around that? no. i'm assuming here that you want to run loads in the house with the generator located in the barn. 
with any sort of setup in which you desire to power loads in the house from the barn, you are going to have to run some more wire. there is no safe/foolproof/practical way to put an interlock at the main panel, and then backfeed using the generator at the barn. this is actually the same situation with a transfer switch as well. how far is the barn? is there conduit in the ground? is there space in the conduit? does your cousin own a ditch-witch? one alternative, depending on a few things, might be to just use SOOW cordage from the barn back to the house. in quite a few cases this is going to be cheaper and less cumbersome than trenching a new cable in. ergo: install an interlock at your main panel. mount and wire the generator inlet near your main panel. power goes off, unroll the SOOW cordage, plug into the inlet, plug other end into generator at barn, start generator, shift interlock plate, and power up. 10AWG SOOW cordage suitable for 30A (up to 7.2KW generator) is not *that* expensive. http://www.amazon.com/Cord-Rubber-10-Conductor-SOOW/dp/B003SYYHVS/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1385520623&sr=1-3&keywords=10AWG+SOOW 6AWG SOOW cordage suitable for 50A (up to 12KW generator) can be quite costly. http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Portable-Power-Gauge-Conductor/dp/B0075NU5KU/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1385520722&sr=1-1&keywords=100'+6%2F4+SOOW ar-jedi |