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Generator cord
Recently moved to a house that is wired for generator backup. On the outside is this setup
On the bottom is this plug, I believe it is a L14-30 style plug.
My generator is a Duramax EP4850-EX, and the plug matches
Is it as simple as getting a extension that matches? Do i need a special gauge per length?
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You need to verify guage based on amps and length. Google has plenty of charts.
Amps also need to be verified for the panel draw and the plug rating.
I looked up your generator and is rated for 3,850 constant watts. It's not going to handle much. You need something like a 7.5 kw generator IMO.
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His generator will keep the fridge going, maybe alight or 2. Forget about HVAC. We have a 7500W unit. if the house requires heat (GFA) it's a noticeable draw on start up. Which is what people overlook when buying. Sure it will handle run times, but not always one that can handle start up surge. . I run a 10/4 15' cord for the house - genny.Originally Posted by PSS
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Turn off all circuits on the generator, start generator, then slowly turn each circuit on. Unless you have an auto-start generator back up. In that case get a bigger generator.
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turn on the ones you need. Run the furnace at night, fridge during day etc. Alternate. I can run one or two of these devices together usually with my 1850 watt.
Be sure one breaker has some lights, another furnace, another fridge/kitchen. I don't need to run it all at once.
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Short answer is you need #10 gauge 4 wire SO cord. Limit the length of cord. I'd keep it within 20 ft personally.
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Thx, there is a spot next to the panel for the generator so I should be able to get away with a short cable.
Yea I am aware it's low, its mainly for well pump.
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1. It would behoove you to figure out what each circuit feeds before you need to hook up the generator. You might turn a particular circuit off-on-off, as needed and when needed.
2. While Home Depot or Lowes might have all the parts, I would buy all the parts from an electrical supply house. If you were in Colo. Spgs., I would recommend American Electric.
Good luck.
I had the same manual transfer switch on my last house. Loved it. I didn't need any 220 during an outage so having 10 transferring circuits was pretty nice. Used it for a almost a week after what was left of Ike turned into an ice storm in Kentucky.
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