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Have a pto gen on the way and working on the simplest way to tie into my power system...I'd appreciate info on how anyone else has tied theirs in.
I've been doing lots of research on transfer switches and power centers.
I still have not decided how I'll do it yet.
Here is a link to 1 of the most informative sites I've found. It has sechamatics and very good prices.
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That is a nice arrangement.
I was somewhat suprised to see inches included in the specs. So they must be in bed with some company down here.
I have a fairly (15yrs) new 200amp service with 40 or so branch circuits not counting 2 sub panels.
Bottom line is: its gonna cost any way I go about it unless I backwire the main box (which is ill-eagle). I am looking at options and do appreciate the input.
But as I sit here thinking $3000 for a total system is kinda cheap insurance for the ability to do what I need to when the power is down. Of course I could do like women and go shopping.
Now how to hook it up SIMPLE!
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I remember Kens problem. I do not like inspectors sticking their noses in my house. Iam adding on to her workshop again and pulled in a couple of more circuits for her machines. I sure do not need someone looking for my nailing specifications, engineer stamped blueprints or the little stamp grade on the cheap 2x4 that are non-load bearing. I'd probably go ballistic, then I'd have to put hoe on tractor to dispose of all the evidence.
Our towns can hire JOE-SHIT-THE-RAGMAN who does not have a clue about nothing except he read it in a book somewhere and believes it is the only way. Yes we have had some good inspectors that were helpful. But for the most part the majority around here suck.
The last time we got a permit for her shop we went thru ACCESSABILITY ISSUES. (I work with disabled kids during the winter so I am not against accessibility.) What I do have problems with is inspectors that do not have a clue and tell me what they think I need, plus all the stuff required by law that I would have to change or do and a special marked parking spot...
I do most/all of my wiring and if I error it is on the overkill side ie: all 12/2 for all circuits and not a lot of outlets per circuit and much heavier for the big ones.
If I go to the whole house switch that means power company to disconnect, an electrician to connect and an inspector to ok before power company rehooks. Of course inspectors have to stick their noses in parts they do not need to and some of the stuff may not be to exact code specs ie: staples not exactly 4-6" from boxes if that is the spec, I really can not see the concern.
I am leaning more to the sub panel arrangement. I have a 20kw PTO on the way it is more than enough to run everything I'll need for a outage or a prolonged outage (If we ever have one). I may get a small gas/diesel one also to run wood stove blowers (when needed) and a couple of lights at night, no appliances.
I am a little leary of the hotwire thing (backfeeding) because if I have the gen and am out of town or on the road she'll have one of the boys come over and hook up. So I might as well be on the safe side.
I see my inspector soapbox will need some rebuilding after the thrashing it just got!!!
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I'd have to have the power company disconnect an electrician to wire and a inspector to approve b4 reconection. C above.
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