Hi,
First, than you for this forum. I recently got a gen set for home backup. I realized every situation is different but thought I would share my route for others and hopefully have others chime in with their experience/advise also. I have searched a lot and have come up short on experiences wiring these things into a home with a normal 200 amp service. 2007 unit with about 2100 hrs.
![1E33AAC4-A1EC-41E3-8B75-D1F7BED82BC1.jpeg 1E33AAC4-A1EC-41E3-8B75-D1F7BED82BC1.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/616/616076-863a397586fb74d78515af3139c47ea8.jpg)
I plan to use an interlock and 60 amp breaker from my outside meter combo, run about 85’ of 2 AWG NM-B through the attic to behind the carport where there is a pad and also, the sound will be deflected a little.
.![6CF17528-5C56-4B25-AD71-F1F9DC5F0F71.jpeg 6CF17528-5C56-4B25-AD71-F1F9DC5F0F71.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/616/616077-c432a25bac6e32029b416057455d7eb9.jpg)
![20E48FAE-B656-4FA7-9EAA-A6C866174999.jpeg 20E48FAE-B656-4FA7-9EAA-A6C866174999.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/616/616078-ce2d2b0ad0fd12e76cf9a444cdc85bd7.jpg)
![38EBE811-187F-4D78-B4E2-211BDCCCAD41.jpeg 38EBE811-187F-4D78-B4E2-211BDCCCAD41.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/616/616079-5f72a855e30e8c41de1a35dd108887d2.jpg)
I believe I would rather not have it hard wired in all the time so I plan on adding a 60 amp pin and sleeve receptacle (auction site)
![E475C4EF-7DB6-476C-8835-FEDC275B9BE8.jpeg E475C4EF-7DB6-476C-8835-FEDC275B9BE8.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/616/616080-3715065c987819675a1e0bd451fdfc48.jpg)
I haven’t gotten everything together yet but…
1). Should I use a 3 pole 60 amp disconnect next to the gen set?
2) If I skip the interlock, is there a way to legally come out of a meter combo and install a 200 amp transfer switch?
3) Other than Simple Green cleaner, are there any tips/tricks to cleaning the inside of one of these? I think leaky fuel lines had been changed before I got it and it had a sloppy oil change or two.
4) I’d appreciate any “pro” tips on wiring if it looks like I’m about to goof here.
Thanks!
(PS, my dad is looking for a clean 803 within a day’s drive of Louisiana if you know of one).
I forgot to add, I could not afford the $600 for Optima batteries so I went with group 51 interstate batteries
![AE3E9D92-709F-4062-AACB-71EF9365593F.jpeg AE3E9D92-709F-4062-AACB-71EF9365593F.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/616/616109-f53e78f51ca8a942e0a8681d8e11159d.jpg)
First, than you for this forum. I recently got a gen set for home backup. I realized every situation is different but thought I would share my route for others and hopefully have others chime in with their experience/advise also. I have searched a lot and have come up short on experiences wiring these things into a home with a normal 200 amp service. 2007 unit with about 2100 hrs.
![1E33AAC4-A1EC-41E3-8B75-D1F7BED82BC1.jpeg 1E33AAC4-A1EC-41E3-8B75-D1F7BED82BC1.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/616/616076-863a397586fb74d78515af3139c47ea8.jpg)
I plan to use an interlock and 60 amp breaker from my outside meter combo, run about 85’ of 2 AWG NM-B through the attic to behind the carport where there is a pad and also, the sound will be deflected a little.
.
![6CF17528-5C56-4B25-AD71-F1F9DC5F0F71.jpeg 6CF17528-5C56-4B25-AD71-F1F9DC5F0F71.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/616/616077-c432a25bac6e32029b416057455d7eb9.jpg)
![20E48FAE-B656-4FA7-9EAA-A6C866174999.jpeg 20E48FAE-B656-4FA7-9EAA-A6C866174999.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/616/616078-ce2d2b0ad0fd12e76cf9a444cdc85bd7.jpg)
![38EBE811-187F-4D78-B4E2-211BDCCCAD41.jpeg 38EBE811-187F-4D78-B4E2-211BDCCCAD41.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/616/616079-5f72a855e30e8c41de1a35dd108887d2.jpg)
I believe I would rather not have it hard wired in all the time so I plan on adding a 60 amp pin and sleeve receptacle (auction site)
![E475C4EF-7DB6-476C-8835-FEDC275B9BE8.jpeg E475C4EF-7DB6-476C-8835-FEDC275B9BE8.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/616/616080-3715065c987819675a1e0bd451fdfc48.jpg)
I haven’t gotten everything together yet but…
1). Should I use a 3 pole 60 amp disconnect next to the gen set?
2) If I skip the interlock, is there a way to legally come out of a meter combo and install a 200 amp transfer switch?
3) Other than Simple Green cleaner, are there any tips/tricks to cleaning the inside of one of these? I think leaky fuel lines had been changed before I got it and it had a sloppy oil change or two.
4) I’d appreciate any “pro” tips on wiring if it looks like I’m about to goof here.
Thanks!
(PS, my dad is looking for a clean 803 within a day’s drive of Louisiana if you know of one).
I forgot to add, I could not afford the $600 for Optima batteries so I went with group 51 interstate batteries
![AE3E9D92-709F-4062-AACB-71EF9365593F.jpeg AE3E9D92-709F-4062-AACB-71EF9365593F.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/616/616109-f53e78f51ca8a942e0a8681d8e11159d.jpg)
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