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re: Generator tied into main fuse box - natural gas or propane powered
Posted on 7/3/16 at 3:52 pm to I B Freeman
Posted on 7/3/16 at 3:52 pm to I B Freeman
An automatic transfer switch will require a genset be large enough to run the entire house load per the NEC.
Anything smaller will require a manual transfer switch or some type of interlock kit which will not allow the power to backfeed to the utility company.
See below for code complaint interlock kits which allow you to tie the genset directly to your panel. They must be ordered for you exact panel.
Loadcenter Interlock kits
Anything smaller will require a manual transfer switch or some type of interlock kit which will not allow the power to backfeed to the utility company.
See below for code complaint interlock kits which allow you to tie the genset directly to your panel. They must be ordered for you exact panel.
Loadcenter Interlock kits
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Posted on 7/3/16 at 4:23 pm to Purplehaze
Not a 100% sure,but I think you have to change jets if you go from propane to NG, maybe that's just NG to gasoline.
I don't like the venting process, but that's just me.
I don't like the venting process, but that's just me.
Posted on 7/3/16 at 4:55 pm to bee Rye
Meh.
I make generators run indoors in occupied spaces for a living. It's not difficult at all.
I make generators run indoors in occupied spaces for a living. It's not difficult at all.
Posted on 7/3/16 at 5:13 pm to Purplehaze
Make an updated will and store the will and all other important papers offsite so they will not burn up in the resultant fire.
Say your goodbyes to your loved ones now because if the fire doesn't get you the carbon monoxide will.
Say your goodbyes to your loved ones now because if the fire doesn't get you the carbon monoxide will.
Posted on 7/3/16 at 5:16 pm to Purplehaze
That sounds like a great way to die.
Posted on 7/3/16 at 6:05 pm to Purplehaze
I have a Generac generator that is tied to a propane tank. The whole fuse box is tied to it. Every week it tests itself by running for 15 mins. It works great, never lose power.
Posted on 7/3/16 at 6:23 pm to Purplehaze
Deafness or asphyxiation (or both).
Nice choice. But at least you'll be cool.
Nice choice. But at least you'll be cool.
This post was edited on 7/3/16 at 6:26 pm
Posted on 7/3/16 at 10:07 pm to Jp1LSU
quote:
have a Generac generator that is tied to a propane tank. The whole fuse box is tied to it. Every week it tests itself by running for 15 mins. It works great, never lose power.
How big is the propane tank? How oftent do you have to fill it up? Why not just hook it up to a natural gas line?
Posted on 7/3/16 at 10:12 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
We had a natural gas engine powered AC compressor in good sized building that operated
Posted on 7/3/16 at 10:18 pm to Jim Smith
Jim smith,
It's a 500 gallon tank. The propane company comes by and refills automatically every month. Not that I use much at all.
This house is on an island without any sort of pipeline. Every house is either electric or propane tank gas.
The generator is raised 5ft, and is stored outside. Overall though I like the Generac products.
It's a 500 gallon tank. The propane company comes by and refills automatically every month. Not that I use much at all.
This house is on an island without any sort of pipeline. Every house is either electric or propane tank gas.
The generator is raised 5ft, and is stored outside. Overall though I like the Generac products.
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