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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. J

    Generator to buck boost box

    Hi all, so I'm having a difficult time sitting this generator out. Genny is fine, two legs of 120 and 240 across. Here's my issue, I'm assuming this buck box is a voltage regulator so as not to fry my inverter/charger but the power coming out of it is 98/140, 240 across. I'm not qualified to go...
  5. 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...
  6. B

    Generator interlock kit

    Hi Everyone. Question to the group. I have 2 x 150A panels. I currently have an interlock kit to one of the panels which services my main floor and sub panel basement circuits.... I am now looking to provide coverage to my other panel pictured on the left. In order to do this.... Do I just...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. G

    Portable Generator (Health & Safety Query)

    Hi all, Firstly, apologies if this thread is in the incorrect area of the forums. I'm currently undertaking a degree in Health & Safety - I'm about to begin an assignment in which a portable generator was housed in a confined space, which, ultimately led to the death of an individual through...
  10. M

    how to make a single phase generator tns

    how to make a single phase generator tns
  11. IKETBeD

    Can't setup generator in close proximity to service panel.

    How many feet can 10-gauge Romex run (inlet box to service panel) and still properly support 30-amp inverter generator? Do I also take into account the 25-ft of 30-amp wire (3-pronged locking) that connects the generator to the inlet box?
  12. S

    Generator switch wiring help

    Hello all. I have been asked by a customer to install a generator changeover switch so he is protected in the event on a power cut. He is proposing a 4kva generator. Just to offer enough power for his fishpond and the odd socket for a fridge etc. I have seen lewden sell a 125amp switch which...
  13. J

    Generator inlet conduit

    What kind of wire conduit would you use with a generator inlet? Specifically the reliance controls pb30? Im trying to run it from an inlet port to an outlet port. The four wire Romex or whatever is litterally connected to a 240v l14-30 outlet inside my apartment. So I wanted to put that box on...
  14. Highspark24/7

    Generator helpi

    Got a client who asked me for advice he has 10 bunka bin pods each with a 10amp load ( water heater) and a 30 amp maximum demand with sockets and has asked me what KVA generator to get if any one can give me advice so I could pass information on that would be wonderful
  15. D

    Will a generator suffice?

    A heating engineer/installer, I know, has a few new build properties to fit out with underfloor heating etc. He would like to hook up a temporary boiler, powered by a generator, in order to get the underfloor heating operational. This is to aid with the drying out of the property...
  16. N

    Standy generator control panel issues

    Control panel attached to the standby diesel generator gets frequently damage despite of earthing of the body and separate grounding of the generator.What might be the causes to damage the control panel of the generator frequently during lightning sound and light rain condition? only backup...
  17. N

    types of earthing to be carried out for 3 phase standby generator which is separately driven system

    3 phase standby generator of rating 30KVA is to be install in the lightning prone area. The utility main line is TT arrangement where neutral point is grounded with 3 phase and neutral wire provided to load system. A separately driven generator ( standby generator) is also needd with TT...
  18. T

    32amp generator socket to 16amp plug

    I am looking to buy a generator for my mobile catering unit. Most I can find in my price range have a 32amp 240v single phase socket. My unit is setup to connect to a 16amp plug into the consumer unit with an RCD. My question is can I use a 32amp to 16amp conversion lead rather than having...
  19. J

    Help requested with 11 kV diesel generator set

    Help requested with 11kV, 3MW generator. Our generator has just returned from a major overhaul, and we are in the process of recommissioning the set. The setup is that the generator supplies power onto a common busbar in parallel with the DNO supply. We supply site load and export any excess...
  20. D

    Atalanta generator set

    Hi Alll, Need help. i am looking for a any documentations ( manual, elec diagram etc. ) for: Atalanta generator type Vanguard E 171 or can be from this same brand with difrent type.

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