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Portable generator hookup

Yes, although that would mean running rather sizable cable to each separate subpanel, which due to the size and configuration of this house, would be a huge problem. That's why I was hoping to tap into the main panel only, and use the subpanel breakers that already feed the separate subpanels...
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- Post #8
- Dec 8, 2020
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
Portable generator hookup

Thanks -- however, if I understand correctly, that would mean that I would need a separate inlet for each subpanel, which means one generator couldn't run circuits in 2 different subpanels at the same time, correct?
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- Post #6
- Dec 8, 2020
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
Portable generator hookup

Yeah, the more I look into this, the more I see I need an electrician. But I just want to understand how this would be accomplished. The changeover switch & inlet would be the interface between the generator and the panel -- but, I suppose that would mean I would use the generator to power the...
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- Post #3
- Dec 8, 2020
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
Portable generator hookup

My house has a large main panel, which basically feeds several subpanels. I'd like to be able to hook a portable generator up to the main panel somehow, but given its configuration, it appears that an interlock won't work for that panel. And unfortunately, the circuits I want the generator to...
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- Dec 8, 2020
- generator hookup portable
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- Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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