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Best Portable Generator Temporary Shelter
This idea depends upon whether or not you have access to the materials. But my wood chipper came in a sturdy steel crate which can be moved with a fork lift or carryall. I think it's something like 48W x 42L x 42H. I'm planning on putting a 3/4" floor in it, enclose the sides and top (probably with T-1 siding), double door in the front. Top will have a slight pitch to let rain run off, open back will be about 3-4" away from the house for intake/exhaust.
It's only in my head right now, because I still have one generator to sell. Had been relying on two gasoline type, but got tired of wasting money on gasoline going stale in storage. I always keep plenty of diesel around for the car and the tractor, so the goal is to get a diesel generator as well. Generator first, shelter second.
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Shed would be 185 feet from transfer switch, would that cause a voltage drop?
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Yes and no. Yes, if your wire is undersized. No if you want to spend a lot of money. What causes voltage and amperage drop is resistance, and the smaller the wire gauge - the more resistance per foot. That's actually the principle behind the old glass fuses with the hair filament inside. The bigger the load, the hotter the wire became - until it simply ignited. Instant open fuse. But because it was enclosed in glass, it used up all the oxygen - and no fire ensues. Overloaded extension cords - not so much.
Find out what the surge rating is (in watts) of your generator, then stick it in the calculator below. If you don't have sensitive electronics on the generator, you can get by with 10% loss. But with electronics, don't input less than 3%. If your power company is like mine, I typically measure 117 volts on the 115v circuits. I say this, because your generator may be putting out more than the stated voltage as well. So you should actually measure the output voltage and use that number in the calculator. I assume you don't power any 230v stuff with the generator (?)
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That'll save you money on copper then. Assuming a 6500 watt (surge) generator, 8/3 UF w/ground will deliver 230 volts with 3% loss. And if you haven't purchased electrical cable before, it's cheaper by the spool than by the running foot.
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