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  1. R

    UPS via generator. Advice needed

    Hi All Had an enquiry about installing a generator fed UPS to a house. I have a minimal amount of experience with UPS but am certainly no expert, the ones I've been involved with were manual changeover and didn't have anything attached (generator was to be hired in the event of a failure)...
  2. B

    Breaker for generator

    I have just bought a generator for back up power. Honda EM4500 and has both 110v and 230v outputs. The circuit breaker for the 230v is snapped and when looking up the part number 38220-ZR7-F21 19a breaker it’s coming up between 60-90£ And mainly shipped from overseas. Can anyone recommend an...
  3. R

    Backfeeding a 10KW generator to Dryer Socket, California

    After turning off the main panel's utility 150A breaker, can I plug generator's 30A output into dryer's 30A socket to backfeed? I know it is unsafe (suicide code, lineman safety), but my area only has an average 12-hour-day blackout once a year and investigation of using a Transfer Switch and...
  4. R

    Transfer Switch for Generator

    Just joined as DIY homeowner. I plan on buying a 10KW backup portable generator and using a transfer switch on the house in Riverside County. As part of that plan, I have these questions on transfer switch configuration that will pass inspection to get a permit. It is a chicken and egg situation...
  5. jasonvr

    Advice on conflict between generator interlock kit and subpanel requirements (Siemens Panel)

    I recently had my 50yr old 100A main panel replaced with a 200A Siemens panel (MC2040B1200EFC). It is the incarnation with the 200A main breaker at the bottom (earlier versions were center fed which would have alleviated my problem). At the same time I had the electrician add a 50A inlet for a...
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  6. J

    Portable Inverter Generator for home backup. What's the simplest set-up?

    I know it's not neat, but can I simply run a single extension cable from a small (3KVA) petrol, portable, inverter generator, positioned outside in my yard, into my house to power a LED TV, plugged in LED lights, radio, internet hub, charge mobiles, etc, perhaps using a four-way socket system...
  7. N

    Marquee power help please!

    Hi there, I’ve hired a marquee for an event next month but am a bit lost on how to power it. There are 2 sockets 50 metres from the marquee and 2 sockets 80 metres from the marquee. We also have a 10kva generator, which provides over 7kva of continuous power and has 7 sockets. We need to power...
  8. L

    For a 13K peak (10K running) generator, what gauge wire and breaker amperage is required?

    Installing a 13K peak (10K running) generator 190 feet from the panel. The portable generator is housed in a shed at the end of the property. What gauge wire and breaker amperage is required? Getting mixed information. Differing voltage drop calculators and breaker suggestions have me confused...
  9. H

    Installing a generator interlock and power inlet

    I want to power some load in my house (refrigerator, freezer, a few fans, and lights) with my generator. It is large enough for the loads I listed. I have previously just run standard extension cords all over the house from the generator outside get this done. It's a pain. So, I bought the...
  10. T

    Floating Earth Generator advice needed

    Hi all, I've got a small catering business out of a converted horse trailer and purchased an inverter generator to power the trailer, mainly just the lights, fridges etc. I bought a P1PE Generator 3800 Watts for this. P1 3800W/3.8kW Portable Petrol Inverter Generator (Powered by Hyundai) |...
  11. B

    Splicing wire for generator hookup

    Im planning on setting up and interlock generator hookup up. My portable generator is 30 amps. I ran 25 ft of 10/2 wire from my panel to the outside. Lets just say this wire run was really difficult and its not easy to run a longer replacement wire. Anyways the 10/2 wire is about 10 feet to...
  12. S

    Back up generator to mains?

    What is the best way to do a back up generator installation? I have a guy who wants a 3KW generator (only to power some lights and a pump) but never done one of these installs before, I'm assuming commando socket outside wired to changeover switch?? Thanks
  13. F

    Generator sizing help

    Hi all. I've been out to look at a mates new (to him) air compressor. It's 15kw 3phase star-delta run. He's off grid and currently has a 20kVa Genny running his farm. This is obviously undersized for starting the compressor, when tried the Genny bogs down and contactors start chattering. He's...
  14. A

    Isolator vs Transfer Switch for generator (or both)

    This is an elaboration of a previous question. It is my intention to have a smart meter installed and an isolation switch at the same time. Just waiting on a date. However, given three days of storm power cuts I am now also thinking of adding a transfer switch so that my 8Kw petrol...
  15. Pixiofthewoods

    Why would a 20 amp outlet only work if the 30 amp breaker is on?

    I have a champion 7500 electric start Genny, model no 100463 that I bought second hand. I was told it was gently used but have since noticed that it has been tinkered with. My question of the day is; When I plug into the 20 amp outlets, I have to turn the 30 amp breaker on to be able to use the...
  16. littlespark

    Generator back up for house

    Not so much an electrical question, but physically. Got a customer out in the sticks who’s suffered with powercuts frequently during the recent storms. Now, easy enough to fit a changeover switch, but in this case, the mains comes in in the centre of the house. Not a handy place to drill a hole...
  17. R

    Generator Question for barn

    In my barn, I have a box that has a big switch at has: on for electrical coming in from the line, off, and on for generator. For generator use, it has a big cord with a large 3 prong welding cord plug that plugged into the generator. It was set up years ago to use with a generator that ran by...
  18. S

    Confusion over right generator for house.

    A customer has a 7kva open frame site generator.The 230v output is floating neutral which would have to be earthed. In an article titled invertor v conventional gennys,it says the site gennys can damage laptops and other electronics in the home,but then goes on to say invertor gennys give a...
  19. Raptor0014

    UK Generator changeover switch installation

    Morning all, Before I start I don't need all the "you're supposed to be a qualified electrician, you need to go back to college' brigade to jump in as I am asking for advice! I am fully qualified however I haven't done much with generators since my training. I have had a potential client ask...
  20. A

    Best option to run generator line

    Hi all, I just joined this forum as I was embarking on few projects at home, and loved what I saw in the different threads! I am in the process of adding a generator inlet box to my house and had a few questions. I'll start with one of them which is about running the 50A wire outside the home...
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