Author: Ian McFetridge <shop-talk2@mcfetridge.org>
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:28:09 -0400
Quick question. Has anyone created an Excel spreadsheet to calculate extension cord gauge requirements? A friend of mine asked what size extension cords to get for his generator and I of course I sai
Ehow can be a rather dubious source of information. That formula looks reasonable, but the example in the description suggests using 11 gauge wire, which does not really exist. Assuming he has a 120-
It depends on what he's going to run from the generator. As a reference, the small compressor I have will run the first time and pump up to the shutoff. Anything else after that it suffers. Starts, S
Author: Ian McFetridge <shop-talk2@mcfetridge.org>
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:10:49 -0400
Thanks guys. I reminded my friend not to go into a store and ask for an AWG 11 cord. haha And I also reminded him to use the surge/startup amperage listed on some appliances rather than just the stea
Heavy duty extension cords are pretty pricey. I had my compressor (240 hard wired) connected to the panel in my garage and it cost under $100. I am guessing he will pay close to that for a heavy duty
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:08:19 -0400 7.0.1|January 17, 2006) at 08/14/2012 18:07:24, Serialize complete at 08/14/2012 18:07:24
Just tell him to back feed the panel and make sure he shuts off the main before starting the genny. This way, he only needs one heavy cable (and it can be as short as possible) and he has his whole h
Trusting people to have sense in a crisis is *exactly * why it's against code. Do not do this. http://www.gemplers.com/product/181891/50-ft-10-gauge-Heavy-duty-Extension-Ca bles?sku=181891&src=25SEPL
A little poking about on eBay turned up several transfer switches in the $50 - $150 range. I sure would hate to think I'd killed a man for $150, and as David said, it is all too easy for someone to
Another approach is to use an interlock kit. Check this: http://www.interlockkit.com/. This gives you essentially the same result as backfeeding the panel, without the code violation or danger. -Stev
I am looking at one of these for my place: http://www.interlockkit.com/index.htm Relatively cheap, and meets code requirements. _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.ne
Author: Ian McFetridge <shop-talk2@mcfetridge.org>
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:56:17 -0400
Make sure to investigate the Interlockkit with your local inspector if you will be pulling a permit or otherwise having an inspecting checking your installation. I installed one ealier this year and
I think the approval sticking point on these interlock kits was that they are defeated if you remove the front panel of the box. Doug _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.t