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Can I get some generator set up feedback? Bought a Generac GP8000E
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:40 pm
10,000 start, 8,000 running.
$900 at Sams. Seemed like a good price so I picked one up. Usually they around $1200 and was rated 4.8/5. It’s not smart being in LC suburbs without a generator and we just do not have the money to put in a stationary gas generator.
Our home is 2500 sqft but really need this to support freezer, 2 Fridges, window unit AC, and some appliances.
What is the best way to have this set up for the home? Getting an electrician to tie this into the electric control panel somehow or just running a bunch of extension cords.
I guess I answered my own question if I want to run all these appliances.
What do I need to buy to tie in a mobile generator if that’s the way to go? I really don’t know anything and need some kind of guidance.
$900 at Sams. Seemed like a good price so I picked one up. Usually they around $1200 and was rated 4.8/5. It’s not smart being in LC suburbs without a generator and we just do not have the money to put in a stationary gas generator.
Our home is 2500 sqft but really need this to support freezer, 2 Fridges, window unit AC, and some appliances.
What is the best way to have this set up for the home? Getting an electrician to tie this into the electric control panel somehow or just running a bunch of extension cords.
I guess I answered my own question if I want to run all these appliances.
What do I need to buy to tie in a mobile generator if that’s the way to go? I really don’t know anything and need some kind of guidance.
This post was edited on 7/30/21 at 5:42 pm
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Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:54 pm to DiamondDog
Power inlet box with interlock switch kit.
I’m doing it now myself and it’s pretty straightforward. I tried getting quotes but they were ridiculous, especially in our area.
You should have a 50 amp receptacle right?
I’m doing it now myself and it’s pretty straightforward. I tried getting quotes but they were ridiculous, especially in our area.
You should have a 50 amp receptacle right?
This post was edited on 7/30/21 at 5:55 pm
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:58 pm to DiamondDog
I installed a transfer switch like this next to my panel.
LINK
LINK
This post was edited on 7/30/21 at 5:59 pm
Posted on 8/1/21 at 7:49 am to DiamondDog
For a little bit more, this will run your entire house and AC. I paid an electrician around $500 to install the interlock system and 50 amp plug in. No extension cords, just plug it into the house and turn on the breakers you want to have juice.
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Champion
Posted on 8/2/21 at 7:05 am to DiamondDog
As stated already, 30 AMP plug outside and interlock between the 30amp dedicated breaker and main breaker on the panel (assuming main is in the panel)
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