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They seem to imply that it does meet code:
http://www.interlockkit.com/warranty01.htm
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Jim 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Last edited by Fairfax 944; 11-01-2012 at 11:37 PM. |
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Ugh. Please use a transfer switch and wire your generator up correctly. Getting this stuff wrong has consequences. Not "oh no I blew a breaker" or even "oops, I fried my new generator" consequences, but "I killed a lineman" consequences.
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I rarely disagree with you on anything, but this arrangement, without a doubt meets NEC code. It has a mechanical interlock to prevent either circuit breaker from being on at the same time, I've seen much larger switch gear with essentially the same arrangement and they are just fine as long as they are physically intact. I've been an industrial electrician for over 25 years now so i can say with some authority that this is safe if installed as shown. Local code "may" require a transfer switch, but NEC does not.
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To me its kind of like the harness bar vs roll bar debate for DEs. A harness bar is fine IF installed correctly, but when it comes to safety I'm a "no shortcuts" kind of person.
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Thanks for the ideas, links and recommendations; it appears that I should be able to install a safe, reasonably straightforward, and cosmetically satisfactory solution.
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Keep in mind that there is another reason why this device won't meet code.
The latest version of the electrical code (adopted by Fairfax County) requires that your backup generator system be able to simultaneous power all circuit that are connected to the generator. Under the old code, it was legal for you to manually flip off circuit breakers and only power those that the generator could support. So, if your electrical inspector is having a bad day or is being strict, you can't power your entire mail breaker panel with a 5Kw generator, but you must install a subpanel with limited breakers.
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A friend turned me on to this unit for a decent price.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00130GGRM Only 3500/4400 watts but also 69db and $570. It should power my well pump, fridge, some lights.... as long as I dont turn them all on at the same time.
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Or is this some other local building code for fairfax? Has ffx adopted nec 2008 yet?
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Fairfax County has adopted NEC 2008. This load shedding issue was a concern for me when I installed a permanently attached propane generator. I didn't realize that this provision may not apply to a removable generator.
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^ could prolly find it myself but a link would be nice. BTW no e-mail? I know you're busy but I wanted to make sure you had the right address.
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