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We were not planning to do an ATS but we figure out how to use a dumb Generac that we found an open box sale on with a 200 Amp main in it. So we have to reroute the wiring out of the meter can. We also found a cheap base two concrete railroad ties $35 each.

What we found when pulling a permit for any generator install. Due to the new wind regulations your unit has to be installed on a wind approved base. Which means the force on the unit has to be calculated according to your location. For me it is 150mph which delivers like 60 lbs per square inch...

I don't get it why run Gen to make DC to charge batteries to drive an inverter to make 110v. Think of efficiency loss. Unless you have low voltage loads. What is the efficiency of inverters? How much energy loss in the battery charging cycle. What is watt/hour in compared to watt/hour out of a...

So you have solar platform charging a battery array for a inverter, so are you off grid and the Gen will be run when large loads are needed, or the sun hasn't been out enough. I guess tie your Gen battery into the same array that solar is charging. Make them all match. Don't use the onboard...

I don't depend on my alternator to maintain my batteries. Two choices buy a 24 low Amp maintainer designed AGM in mind. Or a battery switch and charge as 12 volt in parallel, cheaper. I'll post my findings battery charging

Making a break out box isn't that difficult, just find the outlets you want in it, buy it some push button breakers. Build a box with over hanging lid and some legs. Use split bolts and cover with fusion tape and scotch 33+ tape. Source everything off ebay easily less than $100.00. You can 8awg...

802a solutions I wanted L14-30A receptacle, but I wanted reach, also wanted feed for my bat tender, and wanted the access mouse proof. So here is the stuff I collected from ebay and lowes free shipping. 25 of 10awg x 4 of 90'C 600v rated wire super flexible $29 $8 for receptacle with good...

So I considered making my own canvas boot but heavy waxed canvas is expensive. So for $8.50 I got two SO/SJ cord connectors 1/2 " & 3/4" KO for my two cables. Bat tender, and output. Will take existing boot lock plate out and use some street sign alum cut and drilled to fit and it will be mice...

XDOZZ XB 30554 88-20218 .COVER,ELECTRICAL GE, this what is listed for cable entrance sleeve, but I can't find any around. Anybody?

I'm debating how to set the Gen up. While not in use it is in the barn on bat tender. Bought some 8 inch cast casters swivel with breaks. 1/4 " hardwire over holes. Bought 30' of 10/4 SO cable with 30amp female twist lock [802]. So I'll have two cables coming out the bat tender and the hookup...

Where do I get the boot you tie up around the load cables. Trying too mouse proof it

I think AGM are wrong for these machines, the charger doesn't put out enough voltage to keep them fully charged. OK if you use a tender to keep them topped. I found a 24vdc charger from SmartGen on ebay for $50 has adjustable voltage and current and is OK to leave on when Gen is running

Anthony @ 386-362-8259 live oak Florida, he is on Craigslist and has two mep's 10k & 15k for sale https://orlando.craigslist.org/tls/d/live-oak-10kw-military-diesel-generator/6919964259.html

Good thing I was bored last night and read this thread. I bought a unit from the guy in Lake City Florida 1996 with 1760 hours, he supposedly went through everything, it is spotlessly clean and repainted exterior. However I've found that it won't warm up, so ordered a new thermostat, and...

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Florida is kind of County by County nothing really uniform, since I was designing a my genset, motor, alternator, cabinet, controller it didn't really add any costs to meet the latest standards. I was surprised how little the cost increase to go from 15kw to a 35kw unit.

Virtually all of the Florida counties are requiring AC & Genset to be pad mounted, as long as the pad is bigger than the unit and about 3 inches thick they OK them. I used some 9' long concrete rail road ties made with pretensioned with 8 bars at 675# each but only cost $30 each. The flat spot...

shutdown https://blog.norwall.com/information-and-links/nec-changes-generator-shutdown-means-required-for-greater-than-15kw-standby-generators/ All Florida genset and air conditioners are required to be secured Florida hurricane standards...

www.mikeholt.com/download.php?file=PDF/11_Generators_and_Standby_Power_Systems.pdf 702 optional standby systems

Actually that is part of NEC codes. On the service disconnect there is supposed to be sign saying it has an ATS/genset and directions to generator and disconnect at the generator with sign noting disconnect inside here. All gens are supposed to have emergency shutoff. There are several internet...