Thanks for the great video! I literally stopped the video, took a screenshot of the instructions, hit play then heard your suggestion to do those exact things, lol. Anyway, thanks again!
Very interesting to see Sir we do not have those inter locking systems on our fuse boards for generator setups it’s mainly done using changer over switches and a set of instructions for the house owners personal I don’t like the fort having generator’s set ups on house because it puts the power company’s guys in danger if house owners forget to switch back unless the customer spends a lot money on automatic change over setup . Great video Sir watching from U.K.
@@Ampacityelectric I gathered that but we don’t have those in the U.K. . It was just interesting to see how other countries prevent lock off on their panels . I my mind there is nothing to stop the house owner from dismantling that kind off system specially with some of the customers I have dealt with over the many many years been a electrician .
So will the interlock function still work with the panel cover off meaning you cant flip the main and the generator breaker on at the sametime with the panel cover removed. I have seen the interlock kits that only work with the panel cover installed which i guess some inspectors frowned apon as if the cover was removed the breakers have no interlock .
The panel cover has to be on. Only a fool will leave the panel cover off from the panel. If the inspector can point to a code violation then fine, if not he/ she can pound sand.
If the main switch is outside by the meter and the ground/neutral boding happens there. And no bonding in the main panel inside. Should the ground from the generator be connected to the ground bus bar and neutral wire to neutral bus bar? Thanks
Either changeout the panel that can accept the interlock switch or relocate the breaker. Not all panels are going to be able to have an interlock fit because they're old.
Question here I have the same panel that I have installed with the main on the bottom because my supply is from the bottom. To my belief this panel can be installed both ways right? Question is the interlock can still be installed here it just would be on the bottom left side right? Thank you for your videos they are very informative from another New Jersey native..
Yeah a hold-down strap for a backfed breaker was something I learned from my city's electrical inspector when I built my garage in '04 and stuck a subpanel in there. I didn't realize it applies to generators too, but obviously it's the same idea. All these details make electrical such an interesting trade.
Hey Ron got a question the 200 amp square the panel between the QO and the homeland is there a big difference between the two And with the QO panel how many tandem slots do you have.
I've installed both. The main difference is the QO has a copper bus and the Homeline has an aluminum bus. If you're installing in a more corrosive environment like the near the coast or a pool pump room I would go with QO. Also, only QO is available in 3 phase. From what I have read the internals of the breakers are identical. The Homeline panels and breakers are usually cheaper. I put a Homeline in my own house.
Yes, the auto mechanics shop I work at has a Siemens interlock. I literally have to turn off the main breaker to remove the panel cover. Poor design and a complete pain in the ass.
Can you please tell me how can I add the breaker for the generator on top? They are already occupied . I’m thinking there’s not enough electrical wire to bring all of the breakers down to occupy that double pole on top.
Idk what state you are in but most states allow you to use wire nuts inside the panel. You don’t have to move all the breakers down, just move the one or two breakers taking space up top down to the bottom of the panel. you would have to add wire to make your breaker/s fit further down
Thank you Ron for posting this, very helpful and thorough information as always. Do you recommend the interlock kit over the Reliance transfer switch boxes?
Thanks for the great video! Will this cable type typically have a neutral & ground wire & should they both land on the neutral/ground bar like all the other circuits? Also is it ok to bring the cable into the panel box through a knock out hole in the back of the panel? The panel is buried in a finished wall & my only access is through the back & then straight out to the outside wall.
