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Electrician recommendations in BR to install and wire a 30amp for my generator?
Posted on 7/8/24 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 7/8/24 at 8:40 pm
I’ve had varying estimates for this and it’s not that difficult of a job. Move some breakers and wire the box.
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Posted on 7/8/24 at 9:11 pm to TJack
Do it yourself then
Posted on 7/8/24 at 9:22 pm to TJack
Varying estimates may be due to the different approaches to your job.
Whole house will take at least $1000 in equipment plus coordination with your line company.
A 30A ($300) kit will be easier wiring just more of it (probably 2 hours same as above) but maybe another two plus hours of figuring out what 5-6 circuits you want to back up.
They also need to make time for permitting and inspection most likely.
I think if you can explain your needs and figure out all that, you can get a more accurate quote. The work is easy but getting started is not.
Whole house will take at least $1000 in equipment plus coordination with your line company.
A 30A ($300) kit will be easier wiring just more of it (probably 2 hours same as above) but maybe another two plus hours of figuring out what 5-6 circuits you want to back up.
They also need to make time for permitting and inspection most likely.
I think if you can explain your needs and figure out all that, you can get a more accurate quote. The work is easy but getting started is not.
Posted on 7/9/24 at 7:30 am to Dallaswho
Posted on 7/9/24 at 8:08 am to TeddyPadillac
most of the time it’s a simple disconnect/reconnect permit with no inspection. Last time I did it (entergy) they let me pull the meter so I didn’t have to wait on them to stick it back in
of course there’s also the always popular “rock the meter back” technique which no one should ever attempt without proper supervision
Posted on 7/9/24 at 9:43 am to TJack
I have a guy.
Call John, been using him since the 90's.
You might want to install a 50 amp. Odds you might be getting. Larger generator later.
John Electrician
Tell him Dad sent you.
Call John, been using him since the 90's.
You might want to install a 50 amp. Odds you might be getting. Larger generator later.
John Electrician
Tell him Dad sent you.
This post was edited on 7/9/24 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 7/9/24 at 9:48 am to TJack
I wired a 50 amp breaker and inlet to my panel. If you have enough room to move breakers down, there's really no sense in paying someone else to do it. It was a 30 minute job all together and I'm not an electrician. Main thing is just double and triple check your safety measures, and MAKE SURE you install a proper interlock on your panel.
Posted on 7/9/24 at 10:05 am to TheBoo
I have the inlet box and an interlock which I’ll install myself. I have a spare 30amp breaker on the panel just need to be on the opposite side. No extra wiring in panel bc the breakers are on same top position that need to be switched. Only wiring would be the box which I’ll mount 6 inches from panel. So maybe a couple three feet of 10 guage.
Posted on 7/9/24 at 10:12 am to TheBoo
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interlock on your panel.
Pretty janky way to accomplish safety when so many affordable double throw kits are on the market. Can probably get a sign off on it though. Thought they were banned 15 years ago but I looked and apparently it’s still up to local interpretation.
Posted on 7/9/24 at 10:47 pm to TJack
If you have Facebook, they have a page that answers a variety of questions!
"generators: portable generators, power, entire House."
"generators: portable generators, power, entire House."
Posted on 7/9/24 at 10:59 pm to Dallaswho
There’s absolutely nothing janky about an interlock.
This post was edited on 7/9/24 at 11:00 pm
Posted on 7/10/24 at 8:51 am to TDsngumbo
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There’s absolutely nothing janky about an interlock.
Any time you are using a circuit breaker as a disconnect, it’s janky. They are also bypassed by a single screw. These were removed as acceptable residential devices a long time ago but some language was left in that let some jurisdictions allow them.
Posted on 7/10/24 at 5:58 pm to TJack
Brighton electric. In Baton Rouge.
Posted on 7/10/24 at 6:00 pm to Shite_kicker
Except if you don’t do it right you A. Shock yourself, B. Break something else.
Nothing electrical is hard. You pay to make sure it’s right and someone else is liable.
Nothing electrical is hard. You pay to make sure it’s right and someone else is liable.
Posted on 7/10/24 at 7:30 pm to TJack
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it’s not that difficult of a job. Move some breakers and wire the box.
Famous last words.
Posted on 7/10/24 at 7:37 pm to Clames
I do it for a living and anytime I do something at my house I always have a friend just in case. Put in an outdoor receptacle for my uncle. Old house and the ground to the grounding rod was hanging not connected. I didn’t see it and shocked the crap out of myself on the neutral. Sucked but learned a very valuable lesson.
Posted on 7/10/24 at 7:58 pm to TJack
The only reason I did mine myself is because i handle electrical as a profession as im a licensed PE in Electrical Engineering (Power) which involves studying the NEC, if you aren't comfortable with electrical and don't have any formal electrical training i wouldn't fool with it
Posted on 7/11/24 at 9:19 am to Dallaswho
NFPA 70 NEC Part 702.5 says
Part 702.6 says you need to display one of two the following warnings next to portable generator power inlets:
quote:
Exception: Temporary connection of a portable generator without transfer equipment shall be permitted where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation and where the normal supply is physically isolated by a lockable disconnecting means or by disconnection of the normal supply conductors.
Part 702.6 says you need to display one of two the following warnings next to portable generator power inlets:
quote:
WARNING: FOR CONNECTION OF A SEPARATELY DERIVED (BONDED NEUTRAL) SYSTEM ONLY
quote:
WARNING: FOR CONNECTION OF A NONSEPARATELY DERIVED (FLOATING NEUTRAL) SYSTEM ONLY
This post was edited on 7/11/24 at 9:27 am
Posted on 7/11/24 at 9:17 pm to DVinBR
quote:
i handle electrical as a profession as im a licensed PE in Electrical Engineering (Power)
Likewise. You in the industrial sphere or more commercial?
Posted on 7/12/24 at 9:18 am to LSUDad
quote:
I have a guy.
Call John, been using him since the 90's.
You might want to install a 50 amp. Odds you might be getting. Larger generator later.
John Electrician
Tell him Dad sent you.
what is John's phone number?
I have a few minor things i need cleaned up after my house was inspected.
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