Generator connection
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02-13-19, 08:23 AM
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Generator connection
I have a Westinghouse 7500w generator and my problem is that I don't have an available space on breaker panel to install it. What are my options besides getting a bigger panel? I want to be able to run everything on main panel with generator.
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02-13-19, 08:36 AM
Using a manual transfer panel. You move the circuits you want to power with the generator to the transfer panel. Or if your existing panel can use tandem breakers to free up space for the gen breaker plus space for an interlock kit you can then power up what ever circuits the gen can handle. What brand panel do you have, model #?
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02-13-19, 08:59 AM
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Here's panel. It's a SquareD. They are tandem breakers except for the big ones at top and the pool at bottom. Only pic I got and was looking for pool wiring colors as I'm adding stuff to Pentair automation.
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02-13-19, 09:21 AM
You are maxed out on breaker space. As said, you can use a subpanel to increase space. Then use an interlock in the main. With the interlock it's up to you to manage the circuits that are on when the generator is running. Provided there is an interlock kit available for that panel.
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02-13-19, 02:00 PM
Depending on the panels information there may be a problem with the neutrals. Usually only one neutral per lug is allowed. Usually grounds are allowed to be doubled up in one lug. That panel probably should have had a ground bar added.
Edit: Actually there is a second bar there that should haven been used for the neutrals.
Edit: Actually there is a second bar there that should haven been used for the neutrals.
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02-13-19, 09:54 PM
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Highlighting what pattenp said..... your neutrals are doubled up in the blue arrow bar. Move half back to the orange arrow bar so there is only one neutral in a screw. The red circle needs to be split up too. You can double up the grounds but not the neutrals. You must turn all breakers off or the main off when moving the neutrals.
Unfortunately that is only a 20 space 200A panel. Someone cheaped out when the service was done.
Unfortunately that is only a 20 space 200A panel. Someone cheaped out when the service was done.
