BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
I am wiring my Home Generator to my Main Panel, which is in my basement; I am using THREE wire 8 ga. stranded... My generator is set up for THREE wires, so I have no other choice...... Mike :thumbup
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BertRemington
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Mike - you know better than this:
Make and model of generator?
Make and model of service entrance panel?
Make and model of safety cutover device?
All circuit breakers - generator, service entrance panel, safety cutover device - in the intended circuit
If this is a 110VAC connection, then three wires are adequate (Black, White, Green)
If this is a 220VAC connection, then you will need a fourth Green wire. Local electrical codes may affect the gauge.
Make and model of generator?
Make and model of service entrance panel?
Make and model of safety cutover device?
All circuit breakers - generator, service entrance panel, safety cutover device - in the intended circuit
If this is a 110VAC connection, then three wires are adequate (Black, White, Green)
If this is a 220VAC connection, then you will need a fourth Green wire. Local electrical codes may affect the gauge.
BertRemington
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Regarding 220VAC 3-wire, if your generator uses a 3-prong plug for that connection, read your manual to see if you need to modify the generator's ground circuit for powering your house. I believe the generator's ground must be isolated from the 220VAC Neutral and a separate ground wire run to the service entrance panel.
Restating the above: the generator ground is typically connected to generator neutral. This is acceptable for isolated generator operation but not for household service. So you must separate generator ground from generator neutral and run them separately (green and white) to the service entrance panel. Yes I know they are connected together at the panel but them's the rules.
Restating the above: the generator ground is typically connected to generator neutral. This is acceptable for isolated generator operation but not for household service. So you must separate generator ground from generator neutral and run them separately (green and white) to the service entrance panel. Yes I know they are connected together at the panel but them's the rules.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Thanks Bert.
I bought a Wen GN 5602X - 5600Watt RV ready with CO-Detector. "Plugs" are Two standard - 120V 5-20 Amp outlets. One RV ready 120V, 30 Amp TT30R outlet. One RV ready 120V, 30 Amp TT30 TT30R outlet... & this is getting confusing...
Go to the WEN website and type in the model above. Thanks. Mike
Ps: I have a 100 AMP service panel.
safecracker
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Mike, do you have a well with submerged pump? If you do it is most likely a 220-volt pump. This generator will not power a pump like that. Bruce
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
I didn't, but I didn't know when I bought it. :yikes: :yikes: .....Mike
I'm going into the hospital. Don't know when I'll be back home...
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers for the hospital trip, and the generator.
ray: ray:
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safecracker
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Mike, best wishes from Sue and I. Get well soon. Bruce
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