200 amp transfer switch

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ptonsparky said:
Customer bought their own Generacs with transfer switches. The 22 kw units come with 200 amp auto xfers. Any particular reason that might be or just the ability of them to handle a higher switching load? The 22 is ample for the load.
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Not sure exactly what you're looking for but here it goes.
Are you asking why 200A ATS for a 22KW generator?
The ATS rating of 200A is rated to existing service to the house, not particularly the generator as the generator is only pushing out under 100A. The full loads of the home must run through the ATS from the utility and most likely the original main service breaker is a 200A.
Are you asking why customer got a 22KW generator?
A 22kw is likely one that was available and is one that GENERAC is producing more of as the most often asked for with lower production happening due to COVID. And most likely what the salesperson at probably a place like the Depot suggested (probably without any real knowledge)
Either way customer most likely did not do a generator sizing calculation looking at actual loads to be applied. That said if you are installing it for the customer you should now do that calculation and apply any needed load shedding to prevent generator overloading. These load shed(s) work to eliminate various loads from powering up when generator is operating.
 
I think that Fred has the answer. The 200 amp ATS is to replace an existing 200 amp service disconnect even though the generator is not rated for 200 amps.
 
Back when Generac was selling 8,10 and 12 KW as their standards, the rep at Depot would tell the customer they would run a lot more than they actually could. Had one customer demand that everything the rep said it would run be hooked up. Did it, threw it over to generator, generator shuts down from the load. He was pissed at Depot. This was before load shedding was built in.
 
hillbilly1 said:
Back when Generac was selling 8,10 and 12 KW as their standards, the rep at Depot would tell the customer they would run a lot more than they actually could. Had one customer demand that everything the rep said it would run be hooked up. Did it, threw it over to generator, generator shuts down from the load. He was pissed at Depot. This was before load shedding was built in.
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Installed one through HD, and the kid that sold it told the customer the generator was self-powered. As in, it needed no fuel; the generator powered itself.

The HD contract is not one you want. The customer pays HD for the sale and installation, but you as the contractor have to go purchase the generator from HD for MSRP. When you’re done, they take a 10% cut of your installation price. In 60 days you’ll get a check. You cannot compete with another Generac dealer under that business model. “Oh but you’ll make it up in the volume we give you.” Ended up becoming a dealer and would just sell direct to whatever customer they sent my way needing an installation quote.


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brantmacga said:
Installed one through HD, and the kid that sold it told the customer the generator was self-powered. As in, it needed no fuel; the generator powered itself.

The HD contract is not one you want. The customer pays HD for the sale and installation, but you as the contractor have to go purchase the generator from HD for MSRP. When you’re done, they take a 10% cut of your installation price. In 60 days you’ll get a check. You cannot compete with another Generac dealer under that business model. “Oh but you’ll make it up in the volume we give you.” Ended up becoming a dealer and would just sell direct to whatever customer they sent my way needing an installation quote.


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We quit doing them when Big Orange cut the base install price, and wanted us to take the cut.
 
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