Posted by modirt on February 04, 2019 at 11:25:27 from (199.187.163.74):
In Reply to: Backfeeding posted by Bob on February 03, 2019 at 15:30:11:
In my quest for a NEC approved device to prevent backfeeding the lines, I am now up to at least 4 different ways to skin this cat....ranging from simple to complex.
Lets start with simple.......the sliding interlock kit, which BTW, answers the question that if you kill the mains, is it safe? It is.....this just makes sure you do it as you can't forget.
That system would not work with my current service panel, which is full to the gills, so no room for the generator breaker. I'd have to get a new replacement panel....plus run the wiring to it from the outside plug for the generator.
But if it works, this is the cheapest and simplest by far.
Next up is one that I'm finding to be recommended by the utility companies themselves........Generlink and Homerun. This is an improvement over the sliding lock as it feeds all branches downstream of the meter. This is the best option I've found for my situation so far. Process of going inside to flip all breakers off remains, then only turn on the one's you want to power up.
One step up in complexity is the transfer box.......this video pretty much explains how it is setup, including some snazzy graphics to explain it all. More complex and less flexible than the two simpler solutions:
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