rugellin_2009
Member
- Location
- washington
- Occupation
- Electrician
Customer wants a Generator inlet 30 amp. home has a meter main disconnect outside. Inside the home there is a 200 amp main lug panel. how would i go about installing the circuit?
Generator Inlet
- Thread starter rugellin_2009
- Start date
The prime concern would be assuring there was no direct connection to the utility power (prevent backfeeding).
This is often accomplished by a manual or automatic transfer switch or by breaker interlocks.
At 30 amp, a separate panel for selected circuits would be commonplace.
Suggest you review Art 702.
This is often accomplished by a manual or automatic transfer switch or by breaker interlocks.
At 30 amp, a separate panel for selected circuits would be commonplace.
Suggest you review Art 702.
- Location
- New Jersey
- Occupation
- Journeyman Electrician
If there is no provision for the inlet breaker to go in the meter main with a listed interlock then you might need to install a main breaker in the panel along with the interlock.
hillbilly1
Senior Member
- Location
- North Georgia mountains
- Occupation
- Owner/electrical contractor
I have replaced the MLO loadcenter inside with a MB guts, then use an interlock kit.
- Location
- Bremerton, Washington
- Occupation
- Master Electrician
Agree interlock kit is the simplest. Also look at required signs in art Art 702
Does customer genny have GFCI? Is it a solid or floating neutral?
Does customer genny have GFCI? Is it a solid or floating neutral?