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Next week I'm getting a 200 amp manual transfer switch wired into my house with a 50 amp plug. I have a 50' 50 amp cord for my supply. We are going to make up a whip from the generator lugs to a 50 amp plug we will mount to the trailer fender. What wires go into which lugs on the generator for the (L1 L2 L3) for single phase 220? I'm sure the electrician knows or can figure it out with a multimeter, I'm just wanting to know before hand. As far as grounding the machine, is it necessary to bond it to the house grounding rod and if so where do I need to tie in my ground from the machine?
Also, I have a 5 ton A/C which list 152 Locked rotor amps on the sticker plate. I'm curious if the generator can handle that or if I should go ahead and install a soft start or a hard start kit before I even try.
I also have a 2015 Miller big blue 400 welding machine that puts out 10kw. Does anyone know anything about running them as a home stand by generator? In the manual it references doing it but I'm curious if the peak output and power quality is as good as what I hear the military generators produce. Basically its going to be a backup.
Guys, I'm really excited about getting my house prepped for power outages. I'm usually working during inclement weather systems and its going to be great knowing my family isn't in a bind if we loose power for an extended period of time. I really appreciate everyone's time and generosity steering me right.
Also, I have a 5 ton A/C which list 152 Locked rotor amps on the sticker plate. I'm curious if the generator can handle that or if I should go ahead and install a soft start or a hard start kit before I even try.
I also have a 2015 Miller big blue 400 welding machine that puts out 10kw. Does anyone know anything about running them as a home stand by generator? In the manual it references doing it but I'm curious if the peak output and power quality is as good as what I hear the military generators produce. Basically its going to be a backup.
Guys, I'm really excited about getting my house prepped for power outages. I'm usually working during inclement weather systems and its going to be great knowing my family isn't in a bind if we loose power for an extended period of time. I really appreciate everyone's time and generosity steering me right.