Seiman's Generator Ready Load Center

[Michael15956]

Has anyone installed the above listed load center? I'm planning my first install and have a few questions.

 

[mcclary's electrical]

I've never been a fan of that type, or any type that allows the owner to overload the generator. I always install a generator fed sub panel and only put the circuits in that panel that I want to run.

 

[LarryFine]

I haven't, but you should be able to find info on the www easily enough. You should have a model number by now.

 

[LarryFine]

I've never been a fan of that type, or any type that allows the owner to overload the generator. I always install a generator fed sub panel and only put the circuits in that panel that I want to run.

Just make the genny input breaker match the genny capacity.

 

[techntrek]

"Unlike a standard load center, which has only one interior, the generator ready load center has two interiors. During normal operating utility conditions, both interiors are powered. During generator back up conditions, only the lower interior containing critical circuits is powered."

So basically a sub within the service panel. I like.

 

[mcclary's electrical]

Just make the genny input breaker match the genny capacity.

I realize there's no danger inthem ACTUALLY overloading anything. I just don't like the possibility of them causing their own brownout. I only install a fool proof system.

 

[ty]

'fool proof' LOL, i like that.

 

[LarryFine]

So basically a sub within the service panel.

I've done the same thing with the lower half of a split-bus panel. I capped the spot-welded wires and installed a breaker handle interlock.

 

[LarryFine]

I just don't like the possibility of them causing their own brownout.

It would be easy to overload a genny even with a genny panel unless you limit the connected loads to the genny's capacity. I want more choices in what I use than that would permit.

I only install a fool proof system.

'fool proof' LOL, i like that.

I was gonna say, "Then they come out with a new and improved idiot."


But, I won't.

 

[480sparky]

Back to the OP, I think Mike has a question about the low-voltage wiring.