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.
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.
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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)
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
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.
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.
.
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)
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
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