Wiring Generator To Fuse Box
Run 8 3 cable to an outlet you ll want your generator to plug into.
Wiring generator to fuse box. Move back inside and connect the receptacle cable to the transfer switch. Plugging it in 1. Match the holes at the end of the generator s cord to the prongs on your hookup. See the simplest way to legally connect your generator to your house.
Place the generator as far away from your home as you can with the cable. Place the generator away from your home. Generac smart switch 48000 watt generator transfer switch kit. After inserting ground wire to the end of 240 volt receptacle tightly screw it there.
2 access your fuse box and calculate the amount of power that will be demanded of the generator to run each of these devices separately. Now simply insert the eight by three cable to outlet of generator you want to plug it in. Operation confirm power outage place generator 15 feet from your home with the exhaust pointing away from open windows and doors start generator and ensure normal operating speed attach generator extension cord to the generator with an inward push and gentle clockwise turn attach. Attach the black wires to the uncolored screws and attach your ground wire to the screw colored green.
I made my own cable made by carol cable ft 2 p 7k 123033 along with nema l14 30 male and female connectors because at the time i could not find one that was 35 feet long. For pricing and availability. It s a heavy duty electric cable designed to be use with portable appliances tools and equipment. Decide which home conveniences you d like to be generator accessible.
Plug in your generator to the hookup. This cord is how the generator gets connected to the power inlet box. Test your work by first starting up the portable generator. Run an electrical cable from the box to the transfer switch.
There should be two screws without any color. To answer all those people asking about sourcing. Thread your ground wire via the ground bar then run the wire to end of the volt receptacle that is in the breaker box and screw the wire. At the outdoors box connect the cable to the electrical receptacle that comes with the transfer switch.
It should run till the end of 240 volt receptacle inside breaker box. Screw the receptacle to the box. No new wiring needed. This usually includes the refrigerator stove and other essential appliances.