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Running a generator through a dryer outlet
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:54 am
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:54 am
I just listened to a plant baw explain how to run your generator through your dryer outlet to power your house during an outage to a helper.
I can't believe people still do this. I'm sure there will be a GoFundMe soon to help replace all of that guy's belongings after the house fire.
I can't believe people still do this. I'm sure there will be a GoFundMe soon to help replace all of that guy's belongings after the house fire.
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Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:55 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
Its fine if you know what you are doing
Most people dont though
Most people dont though
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:56 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
Or some unsuspecting lineman’s medical bills.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:56 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
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plant baw
That’s the key. Not for you fellas without calluses on your hands.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:57 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
Backfed my house after Ida for a day or so while we were out.
Or are you not understanding that the generator is plugged into the power outlet for the dryer to power the home?
ETA we shut off the main breaker. My BIL was also there and he’s an electrician. We were safe as were anyone working in any lines nearby.
Or are you not understanding that the generator is plugged into the power outlet for the dryer to power the home?
ETA we shut off the main breaker. My BIL was also there and he’s an electrician. We were safe as were anyone working in any lines nearby.
This post was edited on 9/10/24 at 11:57 am
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:57 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
these generators they are putting on houses were not designed to run for an extended period of time like a week or two
my neighbors generator burnt up on side of his house after ida
my neighbors generator burnt up on side of his house after ida
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:57 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
I thought about doing that once. Then I said nah. I'll just use my portable generator, extension cords, window units, and flashlights.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:57 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
It works. Just plug it in. Nothing more to it.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:57 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
quote:
I just listened to a plant baw explain how to run your generator through your dryer outlet to power your house during an outage to a helper.
I can't believe people still do this. I'm sure there will be a GoFundMe soon to help replace all of that guy's belongings after the house fire
i mean its not really that big of a deal so long as you flip main breaker and pull meter.
would prefer people dont do this though
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:57 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
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I'm sure there will be a GoFundMe soon to help replace all of that guy's belongings after the house fire.
Fire's not the issue. The current won't overload things.
The real problem is it back energizes the line and could injure those working to return power. FWIW, My grandfather was a linesman his whole life.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:58 am to nicholastiger
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these generators they are putting on houses were not designed to run for an extended period of time like a week or two
and most people aren't doing the required hourly maintenance needed during these times.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:58 am to nicholastiger
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my neighbors generator burnt up on side of his house after ida
Was he changing the oil and filter every couple days?
This post was edited on 9/10/24 at 9:58 am
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:58 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
I can't picture how using that outlet and breaker powers additional runs.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:58 am to nicholastiger
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these generators they are putting on houses were not designed to run for an extended period of time like a week or two
my neighbors generator burnt up on side of his house after ida
correct if you are speaking of air cooled. and its more they are not designed to run in LA heat.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 10:00 am to CaptainsWafer
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Or are you not understanding that the generator is plugged into the power outlet for the dryer to power the home?
Not really the issue. The issue is that you are backfeeding your neighborhood unless you pull your meter.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 10:00 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
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I just listened to a plant baw explain how to run your generator through your dryer outlet to power your house during an outage to a helper.
I can't believe people still do this. I'm sure there will be a GoFundMe soon to help replace all of that guy's belongings after the house fire.
If someone has to explain it to you, it’s not for you. A person should UNDERSTAND how this works before attempting it. You don’t. Don’t try it.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 10:00 am to Lonnie Utah
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The real problem is it back energizes the line
That’s why you turn off the main breaker to the house if you do this…
Posted on 9/10/24 at 10:00 am to CaptainsWafer
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Or are you not understanding that the generator is plugged into the power outlet for the dryer to power the home?
I understand exactly how it works, I'm not the one attempting it.
Years ago, some guys that camp near our hunting club tried this in an old mobile home camp and burned it down. It was their first night in the camp.
This post was edited on 9/10/24 at 10:05 am
Posted on 9/10/24 at 10:03 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
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I understand exactly how it works, I'm not the one attempting it.
Years ago, some guys that camp near our hunting club tried this in an old mobile home camp and the burned it down. It was their first night in the camp.
well then it must have been extremely old wiring. modern wiring running to a dryer can easily handle the load from a generator.
modern generators have breakers and you are going to a breaker. no real risk of fire
if you understand it so well...you would understand that
Posted on 9/10/24 at 10:04 am to redstick13
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The issue is that you are backfeeding your neighborhood unless you pull your meter.
Even if main breakers are off?
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