generator

  1. littlespark

    Silent generator recommendations

    I’ve been asked if I know of a decent generator for running a mobile bar when the operator can’t get a mains supply. 16A supply, possibly 3kW load at times as there’s a under sink water heater, beer pump/cooler, a couple of bottle fridges, a music system and general lighting and power for till etc.
  2. J

    Generator Powered Furnace

    Hello, I am in Dallas experiencing heavy power outages and my family has been without power for 36 hours and therefore also heating. I have a 8000 w generator and a 100 ft 10 gauge extension cord. Is there any way that I can get this generator somehow wired to part of the Furnace so we don't...
  3. V

    Conduit Selection - Generator Application

    Everyone, I need a little advice on how to run some conduit from Romex behind drywall around my garage wall to connect to a L14-30 receptacle. A generator will connect to this outlet to power my main panel using an interlock kit. The conduit only will be used in my garage and I feel is...
  4. T

    How would you know that you have had a power cut and electricity is coming through a generator instead of mains?

    Hi sorry for the vague question. I'm looking more of a starting point. What do you have in place to know whether you are running on mains power, UPS, or a backup generator? If the mains should fail how would you know, how can you monitor it, and when it comes back active how would you know...
    • tasj96
    • Thread
    • coming electricity generator instead knowledge mains power through
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. J

    Need assistance determining correct wire for steam generator

    Hello community, first time post.... I'm currently working on a bathroom renovation, in which I'm installing a 9kW steam generator/boiler. I'm a moderately skilled DIY homeowner (live in the US) and I believe I'm on the right track but would like some verification from someone who is more...
  6. A

    Generator back feeding panel questions...lots of questions.

    Good afternoon guys. Recently had to make an impulse generator purchase. Looking for some guidance to make my generator use both more flexible and safer than extension cords. Apologize in advance for breadth of information and questions. First time on this forum so any help would be greatly...
  7. 2rsq24

    Portable generator hookup

    My house has a large main panel, which basically feeds several subpanels. I'd like to be able to hook a portable generator up to the main panel somehow, but given its configuration, it appears that an interlock won't work for that panel. And unfortunately, the circuits I want the generator to...
  8. P

    Connecting 10/3 w/ ground conductors to existing manual generator switch?

    Hello, all. Would appreciate your guidance with a generator manual switch connect. 10/3 Romex with ground will connect a L14-30 generator inlet box to an existing generator manual switch next to my load center. The 10/3 Romex with ground has been run, the L14-30 inlet box mounted, and the...
  9. edexlab

    DC power supply and generator

    Evening all I'm looking at a machine which has a B&R HMI 24v not working, The usual display is replaced with a page saying a product code needs entering and the touch screen is not responsive, So it looks like we will be replacing it as it's under warranty still. However after talking to...
  10. E

    Limit current drawn from generator

    I have a 1kw peak output generator. 900w continuous. My boat has an immersion heating element that draws 1kw. This will make my generator cut out. I know that if the heating element could only be fed 900w it would still work but just take that little longer to heat the water. So my question is...
  11. K

    Generator feed to 2L+1N system

    I live in the Philippines but I have the same US electrical system (2 x 110V hot + 1 x neutral). I have two ground rods buried 8 ft. deep and connected to the main panel. Netural and ground are bonded in the main panel. And from the main panel, all 4 wires (2L + 1N + 1G) go to sub panels. Ground...
  12. D

    Can you use a single phase motor to create three phase power.

    This might sound like a stupid question so apologies in advance. So I had a random thought in my head. So I was wondering if I was to use a single phase motor to spin a three phase generator to create three phase power, would you be able to create more power then the single phase motor is...
    • David345
    • Thread
    • create electricity energy energy efficiency generator motor phase power renewable renewable energy single single phase three three phase
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. C

    Can a 240v 2200W Jackhammer run off a Honda 240v 2Kva generator?

    Hi Y'all newbie here. Can a 240v 2200W jack hammer run off a Honda 240v 2Kva generator without any issues? thanks in advance :)
  14. F

    12v/battery/eco friendly power generator for water pump

    Hi all, I hope someone can help me with some advice. I have an 800 litre baffled water container that I want to use for pressure washing. I don't have access to electric as the tank located in a van. The tank is usually used for plant watering contracts and I just let gravity slowly empty the...
  15. J

    Help making a generator cord for my home!

    I just purchased a generator with a 30 amp twist lock 4 prong outlet. My house has a generator outlet that has 3 prongs, see the attached pictures. It appears as though the outlet was wired using the black as a hot and the white wire also as a hot. I am making a generator cord and I have...
  16. R

    Generator for 60 AMP sub panel

    Hello all - I have a 60 AMP sub panel that services a few 15 amp circuits and 3 240V A/C Compressors. I want to use a portable generator to run everything EXCEPT the A/C. What I want to do is connect the Generator through a DPDT transfer switch to the Circuit in the main panel that services the...
  17. A

    Can I connect a 120V output from a generator to a 240V L14 receptor ?

    Greetings. I have generator with only 120 V output. It has both standard 120V outlets and a TT-30. A friend's cabin is wired for alternative generator power with a transfer switch to be used during power failures. There is a L14-30 male receptor on the outside of the cabin which connects to the...
  18. B

    Home generator removal house sold

    Home generator removal advice. My daughter purchased a house. It has a Honeywell generator. As part of the contract, she agreed to let the current owner remove the generator. They have not finalized the contract, What should she require the current owner to do to properly remove and disconnect...
  19. L

    Sizing 3 phase Generator

    Hi Everyone May be someone could shed some insight on the sizing and provide some suggestions: 3 phase Generators (400 V, 50 Hz) have the ability to sustain 250% kVA of its rated kVA at 30% voltage dip. Suppose a machine needs to be powered by a standby generator during a power outage. It...
  20. L

    Confused at Standby Generator earthing.

    Dear All I have read several posts but still confused. I hope someone can shed some light on the Regs. 1. The Incoming Power Supply from the Utility to a Plant is 3 Phase (4 wires) TT Earthing System. If a Standby Generator says 100 kVA (3 phase +N) is installed at the Plant with an Automatic...
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