Generator link: amzn.to/3s87et3 Manual transfer switch: www.homedepot.com/p/Champion-Power-Equipment-30-Amp-8-Circuit-Manual-Transfer-Switch-with-25-ft-Generator-Power-Cord-201192/327128869?irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-64065-459920-&clickid=2QlQPm1WLxyPWPpQIy31VUZ5UkFQvPW5U08WX80 Check out more of our tractor videos here: ru-vid.com/group/PLmYnhJtNUq7c2n8UTJASTf9qJQXQ_ngFP To interact with me personally, join the Rockhill farm Facebook group here: facebook.com/groups/1270496403596230/ Rockhill Farm is a daily equipment and rural living vlog. We mainly focus on tractors and working outdoors. I really appreciate you taking time to watch this video. If you enjoy this type of content Check out some of the following links to support our channel. If you are interested in a rock Hill Farms T-shirt check out our merch store rockhill-farm.creator-spring.com/listing/rockhill-farm-logo Please subscribe to our channel here: ru-vid.com Follow on Facebook at facebook.com/Rock-Hill-Farm-102050688356056/ You can now support the channel by buying us a coffee at the following link: www.buymeacoffee.com/rockhillfarm
7500 watts can run a lot. Im using a 7000 running 8750 peak predator generator with a house interlock kit. It can run anything except the hvac unit if you budget the usage accordingly. I did a video a few weeks ago if you want to see my setup. 👍
I want to make another comment. Maybe some electricians might comment. When I was young, in my first house. I made a cheap transfer switch, and only used it twice, but it worked. It was a small house. I was just starting out as a electrician. I had a small Coleman generator, 1750. Gas furnace, but had a fireplace. I wired a combo 3 way. That's 2 switches in one gang. I drilled and put a screw which connected the 2 toggles, everything was 6-32 and nuts, so that never a chance of one or the other. I put a pig tail from a old 14/3 cord with a male end. This way any cord I ran from the generator would connect. One side was power from the power company, the other side was from my generator. Unfortunately only lost power 3 times. But it gave me heat and light. It was winter, and I lived in a cold state. Grabbed some snow and put some food in coolers.
Hi Brock. Wiring up a manual transfer switch isn't too complicated - but it can be time consuming and a little tedious. Personally, I prefer to use a generator inlet with a main panel interlock that makes sure you have only the main OR the generator inlet breaker turned on. This approach gives you the option of running any of the circuits in your main instead of just the ones that you have relocated to the transfer switch (usually referred to as 'critical load' circuits - things like refrigerators, freezers, etc.). The generator inlet/interlock approach give you more flexibility. Either way, it surely beats running multiple extension cords from a genny in through a window -- or worse still, making the mistake of building a suicide cord and plugging in through a dryer circuit. I have the gas-only version of that Champion genny and have been VERY satisfied with it. Take care and God Bless.
I have the same generator and I was very surprised that it runs my whole house all the lights tvs central air conditioning and the microwave at once. And I have done it for 2 days straight. I have never used the propane just gas. I am very happy with the generator. I do it the way your not supposed to and just back feed my panel but it works for me. Just have to switch the main breaker off as to not back feed the main power lines from the house
Good morning Brock. When we moved here we had the electrician tie the generator into the electrical system. He suggested that instead of using the transfer switch that he tied the generator into the main box (I'm not sure exactly how he did it) but I can shut the main power from the pole to the house off and manually turn the power on to all the circuits in the house so that all of the circuits have power. So this way I don't have to pick which circuits that I can do without during a power outage. Our generator isn't quite as big as the one that you have but it will run for approximately 16 hours on 4 gallons of gasoline. 👍👍🙂 God bless and have a wonderful day. P.S. I haven't been anywhere to check on those firewood bundles yet but I haven't forgotten. 🙂
Howdy Brock! Nice looking generator. Excellent breakdown and demonstration. Eventually I need to set up my electrical service to something similar. It is at the far end of the '5 year plan'... lol. Thanks for sharing 🤠
Hey Brock 👋 I made a comment before watching this entire video. I'm a subscriber and only have a few to catch up on. I was a electrician for years. Never made a comment on a certain under ground project you did. It's your property. This generator is really nice, great features. If people can afford the generator, then will also be able to afford the transfer switch. If not, or will be used in another situation. Let's say, a garage or out building. If there is a "panel " with a main breaker, in the panel. A 30 amp disconnect like for a A/C in a remote garage, or a small house. Just install a 30 Amp rated cord for connector, many types. Turn off the main before energizing, and vice versa after. No transfer switch needed. Just a thought. We did it before transfer switches were made. Peace ✌️
I have the Champion CPE7500EU with gasoline, mine workes well with a welding inverter with 3.2mm electrodes very well and also with a fill core wire with 0.9mm wire for iron. Aluminium and and stainles steel needs additional gas, that wasn't tested
I have a older version of this with 1500 hrs on it and it still runs great. only problem is you can't run it on a 100lb tank in the cold because it freezes up Maybe a 500 gallon tank would work for cold weather. other than that, It has been great. I have 2 other champion gasoline generators with over 500hrs and those have been great. just change the oil often and they will keep running.
I like your content. I like that you are here almost every day. When I restart my channel, I want to be more consistent with my uploads. For now, I am doing all I can to keep up with the growth of my firewood business. RU-vid will get attention this winter once I am sold out of firewood.
A 20lb grill tank has about 4 gallons if you get one from an exchange place. They put about 15 lbs in. If you get one filled, it will be the full 20 and be about 5 gallons. My predator 8750 can use about 1 gallon per hour in propane.
