24KW, 200A Panel, Home Generator Hookup (GENERAC)

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3 ай бұрын

hey guys, welcome back to another KZfaq video. Today we are hooking up this 24 kW home generator by the brand Generac. This job definitely didn’t go as smoothly as I hoped, but we got er done. Thank you so much for watching if you want to support my channel, please like this video and subscribe for more!
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@MyWTFName 3 ай бұрын

Your real life experiences (which we all encounter daily in our jobs) are more valuable to share than the over-rehearsed perfection so many other channels portray as a false sense of reality.

@duramusmosley5530 3 ай бұрын

I often tell my apprentice that the b.s. is why we charge what we do. No one puts up with the stuff folks in the trades have to(I'm HVAC).

@howardtaylor8994 3 ай бұрын

I always blow air with my big air compressor to clear out rocks , dirt ,and water bottles that people or kids put in there before you get back to pull cable in. I had a 6 inch pipe that I was going to pull (3) 500 mcm cables and 1 ground wire for (13,500 volts) a feed to a transformer and when I put air in it 12 water bottles blew out the end. I put pvc caps on my pipes now till I can get back to it . I still blow the pipe before I start anything.

@Mack_Dingo 2 ай бұрын

I'm sure every electrician brings a "Big" Air compressor with them everywhere they go. That last sentence tho...😂

@davidunderwood4341 2 ай бұрын

That's when you show up with correct thing you need. It's a multi million dollar house, it should be treated that way. At least pull a small rag through it multiple times.@@Mack_Dingo

@lordkevork 2 күн бұрын

Compressor or vac/reverse vac. And she needs gloves!

@iamdonsharp 3 ай бұрын

i felt that pinch when your linesman's snapped you. happens every damn time.

@Hunty49 2 ай бұрын

And it's always where the lug crimper is! Blood blisters for days.

@kaizenspirit1003 3 ай бұрын

First video of Karly really struggling. I like it lol I mean It breaks that too perfect image of you a gorgeous female electrician doing everything easily and smoothly like a superhero, but here you're just a human like us. On social media content creators tend to only show the positive side of what they're doing or living as if their life is perfect like a dream. I don't like it, it's dishonest and misleading. Anyway, thank you for the video. Keep it up Karly :)

@CajunReaper95 3 ай бұрын

What in the world???⬆️ this is the type of comment that make women quit these types of jobs because it’s really creepy the way you threw that out there women are there to work not to be gawked at or cat called, I think you should talk to someone about the way you comment or something because it’s really creepy!

@kaizenspirit1003 3 ай бұрын

@@CajunReaper95can you be more specific on what exactly do you find creepy in my comment? "Gorgeous" is what bothers you ? Well she is. She's also smart and skilled and does a very neat clean beautiful almost artistic job. These are facts. Anyway my comment was mainly about content creation. Now I think you should try to read and understand people's comments before overreacting

@jefferygodwin1631 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the flashbacks. loved pulling wire through clogged pipes.

@IAmBranded-jf7pz 3 ай бұрын

Loving the style of these videos. Keep it up!

@karlythesparky 3 ай бұрын

Thank u sir! Will do 😄

@nondisclosed8866 3 ай бұрын

Generac makes a specialty cable for their generators with all the power and control all in one👍

@rupe53 2 ай бұрын

Yup, and it's great to work with till you look at the price. OTOH, you get it back in the labor if you take time to do the math.

@oakoliver7183 2 ай бұрын

Yep. I just bought 25 ft. for $350. Ziller electric was the name of the place.

@aquaman30k 3 ай бұрын

Very clean install! That 3/4 looked like it was broken underground. Could be why there was so much dirt coming up. It always amazes me when owners of a multi-million dollar home cheaps out on an air cooled generator and partial home backup.

@rupe53 2 ай бұрын

I used to say the same thing but after installing these for like 25 years I find the GC on the job isn't fully aware of anything but the bottom line, so $10k versus $20k - $40k, which might only be asked for if there was an engineer specing the job.

@MOERKMOERT 3 ай бұрын

We always use silicon spray to lube the cable when pulling in conduit.

@robbbenedict 7 күн бұрын

There's a product for that....

@JohnThomas-lq5qp 6 күн бұрын

Bet it's not listed for that purpose. Your ambulance chaser mean lawyer will second this.

@MOERKMOERT 6 күн бұрын

@@JohnThomas-lq5qp UniPak Cable spray....

@MOERKMOERT 6 күн бұрын

@@JohnThomas-lq5qp UniPak cable spray....

@JohnThomas-lq5qp 6 күн бұрын

@@MOERKMOERT Thanks for that product info. I had an inspector break my balls because I used bathroom silicone on both sides of an entry wall to seal wires to prevent condensation. Like using bathroom silicone because it usually does not form mildew . Inspector told me that it's not listed for that use. Told him I have silicone ice cube trays and silicone kitchen gadgets that are good safe. Not much harms the gasoline & oil resistant type THHN/THWN insulation.

@haiderhussain2619 Ай бұрын

Hi I love to watch your work and also learn many things to improve my knowledge, especially when you are stuck at a certain point.

@AlkDarksniper 3 ай бұрын

Awesome work! 👍Milwaukee have some awesome gloves, hardhats and safety glasses. Just a recomendation. and btw it is good to impose that on the aprentices too. 💯

@jrpritchard1622 3 ай бұрын

awesome job Karly little tip use some compress air it help clear the conduit but make sure to stay clear of the conduit when using the compress air be safe

@Del-ok8uw 3 ай бұрын

Always add some wire gel on the wires and some in the pipes . Don’t want to sound like a boss but very important to use torque wrench on lugs . Great job 👍

@paulcoulston1987 3 ай бұрын

Hi Karly, The more you learn about the NEC The easier it will make your job. 24KW generator has a 100 amp circuit breaker, You could have used three size #3 thwn copper gauge and one #8 gauge copper for the ground for the power conductors. Then quantity five 18 gauge thwn for the control wires, If they are all rated the same voltage they can all go in the same conduit. I don't know why somebody told you they need to be shielded, or as some of the other posts have said You could have used Generac TC Cable which has everything molded into one. Look over article 336.10 (9) in the NEC, Sorry I'm not sure what you using Canada but this is what we use. I really enjoy your videos take care

@rupe53 2 ай бұрын

Valid point and there are only 3 wires in the bundle that DON"T need to be rated for line voltage... but everyone pulls THHN anyway so 99% of the time you could pull them together and still be within code.

@oakoliver7183 2 ай бұрын

Yep. I didn't want to say anything. I'm putting in a 26kw now and ordered the all in one cable. #2 copper is all that is needed.

@rupe53 2 ай бұрын

@@oakoliver7183 that's good stuff and even at $15 a foot, it's way easier than pulling separate wires, plus you save on the labor and extra conduit. BTW, that cable has ALL of the wires rated for line voltage so that's how they get by the code requirements.

@keithbennett5519 3 ай бұрын

Amazing, I love watching your videos

@riaanvanzyl-ti6sd 3 ай бұрын

Lovely video,it was worth the wait, another great job well done,Karly.

@markh3376 28 күн бұрын

Good idea! Generator motor 👍👍

@tenchi144 24 күн бұрын

Hey so the way this system works is different then what you said. So the wires marked n1 and n2 are going to be your utility sensing wires. The generac evo controller installed on that 24kw gen is doing all the work for you. It senses when utility is lost (even just loose a leg or undervoltage condition) then it'll start the engine by itself and transfer the switch automatically. Hence automatic transfer switch (ats). The t1 wire is going to the controller for battery charging so it'll have 120 on it as well. Then there's battery voltage being sent from the gen for the board in the switch. Just to be used for the coils to switched and the there's some other functions on that board that can be used for building management. But in order for all this to work you have to register the unit with generac, otherwise you'll have to start the unit yourself and transfer yourself. Good luck out there! Pullin wires in the cold sucks. That's why I'm glad I work on mostly industrial generacs, they have block heaters that work great and keeping hands warm lol

@jcaleca60 Ай бұрын

She is a good electrician I spoke with her, and she knows her stuff and a very nice woman 😊 I always would get those blood blisters from my Lineman. Every now and then.😊 I had to leave the trade after 27 years back operation did me in 😢

@TanveerKhan-hj9lp 3 ай бұрын

Thanks sister for uploading these videos, I learn alot from you😊

@petem6291 3 ай бұрын

Karly , I am surprised you don't use the liquid cable slip on the conductors the stuff works great . if you run into a situation where you have to get dirt out of the conduit , compress air works great. And you can also blow a drag line through a conduit in seconds I learned that from the guys that install/ update gas station .

@lylewatts6370 3 ай бұрын

Great video and thank you for the info on the Generac. I have hook up other brands for commercial jobs but not a residential unit.

@doctorcrankenstein349 3 ай бұрын

Great job! Good work on piping into the generator. A good electrician will always make it work. If You ever move to the states and need a job give us a shout.

@awakentheheretics 3 ай бұрын

Coming from a generator technician I love seeing this cuz I never get to see the install of the gen I only ever see them all set! I love to know the work going into the install.

@Moises505130 3 ай бұрын

Just realized you're Canadian when you said house lol interesting work vid, cheers

@trd4x429 3 ай бұрын

You’re really amazing, thank you for the video.

@aarons8143 3 ай бұрын

I just had to order the same low voltage cable. Thank goodness I can get it same day.

@GBlaque 3 ай бұрын

I got to do my first transfer switch last Thursday. Luckily it was inside a warehouse, so no rocks. We used a lot of butter to pull the wires and it went smoothly😂

@steveloux4709 3 ай бұрын

I think the take-away here can be broken into two key points: 1) Never, ever run 1/2" PVC underground. My rule of thumb is 1" or larger. It's all about making the wire pull easier, saving time and MORE money than the larger PVC costs to furnish and install. 2) When you show up to someone else's install, swab the underground conduit with a strip of cotton cloth or something similar to drag all the sediment and rocks out of the conduit before beginning the wire pull.

@georgemace3102 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video👍👍

@msim28 2 ай бұрын

When the conductors get stuck like that, what I have learned is to do quick and continuous jabs on the wires forwards while another pulls. I dont know why but it always works. It doesnt have to be fierce but continuous.

@sadekjs 3 ай бұрын

Awesome job ⚡️⚡️⚡️ always makin the best KZfaqs

@RogierYou 3 ай бұрын

Would adding wire lube have helped? How about using a shop vac to clean out the conduit first?

@chev915 3 ай бұрын

Well done on doing the job, nice job on the wiring :)

@derekjlight 3 ай бұрын

Karly is so rad.

@karlythesparky 3 ай бұрын

thanks brotha 😎

@derekjlight 3 ай бұрын

@@karlythesparky you got it pal. Keep up the great work.

@GreatJay23 3 ай бұрын

She really is

@Capt182 3 ай бұрын

I loved being a sparky. The only stress being: falling far behind schedule due to unseen circumstances on a job. It took years of making the same mistake over before stepping back and allowing 1/2 day to the every scheduled job. Without a time bomb, the job is enjoyable, and somehow just as profitable.

@NitinSharma-tl8rw 3 ай бұрын

Hello my friend your electrical work video awesome

@gelguitarist 3 ай бұрын

I’m a Psych RN, but love doing hvac, plumbing and electrical projects at home. I’m currently working on my generator project, and while it’s definitely not as complex as this job in the video, I don’t think people need to be so quick to call the pros in if they’re aware of how electricity works and they feel comfortable. Guess that makes me an above-average Joe.

@ilyass_bouarasse 3 ай бұрын

Nice work❤

@michaelyork4554 3 ай бұрын

When you put so much time and effort to get it done just right, only to find out someone else, who just came and positioned thee generator, couldn't get it in the proper position. I felt your frustration. Retrofits are usually a nightmare. So much better when it's a completely new installation, and you can control all of it.

@ThePixelKop 3 ай бұрын

Oh different kind of hookup 😮

@benwobig 3 ай бұрын

I would recomend safety PPE and proper Safety on a ladder also. Some times in life the little things count the most. Keep up the hard work.

@jesusenriquegastelumacosta3290 3 ай бұрын

Nicee job 👍🏻👌🏻

@derxsperling 3 ай бұрын

Put some dishsoap into the conduit, helps a lot 😊

@TheForgottenMan270 3 ай бұрын

I've done several of those Generac generators and they are a pain sometimes. Because I've installed several of those generators I know what you installed is a 24kw. 100 amps for those who don't know. I've also installed the 48kw (200 amp) Generac generators. They're about 2 to 3 times the size of that one.

@davidwebb5020 3 ай бұрын

love your videos

@martinhickey3011 3 ай бұрын

Good job.

@ericvonwiegen5672 3 ай бұрын

Nice 😍

@richwinegar5517 3 ай бұрын

I have used an air compressor to blow out crap first, I never use 1/2 in PVC

@richwinegar5517 3 ай бұрын

Tge kind ok compressor you pull behind your truck

@crispusattucks8265 3 ай бұрын

Highly recommend using Gen cable it’s $5-6 a foot but definitely worth it.

@rupe53 2 ай бұрын

that cable is expensive, but if you plan from the start you can get it back on the labor and less conduit.

@stevengarcia1922 3 ай бұрын

In Canada can you not use THHN with your line voltage cable? Generac’s is all I install and do in the states. We just use the tray cable from Generac has everything in it

@DUCATI503 3 ай бұрын

Is good Idea put the mandrel before pull any wire inside the pipe because the mandrel clean any rock and tell you if the pipe is ok to pull the wire because something the pipes are broken or bended bad.

@Mike80528 3 ай бұрын

Having just completed some PITA wire pulls for my PV system installation, I feel your pain.

@Ozymandias86 3 ай бұрын

Generac makes a cable that has everything you need, high voltage and low volt controls all in one cable

@sergey8692 3 ай бұрын

Приятно наблюдать за человеком, который любит свою работу!

@birdjohnson736 3 ай бұрын

You should get Lubicate for the wire or cables.

@Marshall7302 3 ай бұрын

ive seen where junk gets in the conduit ... did ya try to shop vac the debris out? i have seen that successfully done before.l

@JESUSISALLPOWER 3 ай бұрын

It's always good to use a vacuum cleaner before you go on somebody else's job just so you don't run into those problems

@jrsmyth9761 3 ай бұрын

Those generators transfer switches should be an automatic change over between line and generator power and then back. Once line power is lost, there is a short delay, just in case there is a quick return to line power, and then the generator fires and power is switched to generator.

@rogerbean393 3 ай бұрын

Good to watch, use some lube when pulling cables. Silicone or washing up liquid !!!! Although in this case some numpty screwed up the groundworks. Felt the pain with the pinch , why don’t you have an Allen key driver so you can stick it on a ratchet, or T bar.

@james.8985 3 ай бұрын

Great effort 👌🏽 🇦🇺

@khanimtiaz2817 2 ай бұрын

Nice to see you 😅🎉🎉

@mikeking3110 3 ай бұрын

ATS ,Automatic Transfer Switch

@ranjitsian5481 3 ай бұрын

Good job and looking lovely lady 🌹

@BigfootPrinting 3 ай бұрын

can you use a plumbing snake thing to clear out the conduit first?

@smallpants 3 ай бұрын

This is really well timed because I'm currently trying to figure out if my parent's new house, with 400A service, needs a 400A generator even though only certain circuits might be powered. Sounds like yes but we're cringing at the price difference.

@rupe53 2 ай бұрын

Good chance that house does NOT have 400 amp service. If there are a pair of 200 amp panels, it's probably a 320 amp service. I would seek profession advice because proper generator sizing is going to be outside the scope of someone in your shoes. BTW, profession advice might save you $10 - $20k so worth the effort.

@mikepletka 3 ай бұрын

Hey Karly - another electrician here, did you guys try swabbing the underground especially because you were finding dirt in it?

@Penguin545 2 ай бұрын

Our girl needs to step up her Allen key game- get some that that you can mount on a 3/8 ratchet, or at the very least T handles. 😊

@sevestan 3 ай бұрын

Got to ask Karly.....I always admired quality of your work and I aspire to do the same but that takes time and I am constantly under the gun. You mention many times that your jobs take longer than anticipated. How does your shop deal financially with jobs that come in over budget? I feel like this is an enormous issue nowadays and cannot be specific to our own shop.

@hairyrice5407 3 ай бұрын

Hi🙋‍♂️ What is the lube you put on al cable? Great job dou👌😊

@awakentheheretics 3 ай бұрын

Also on the "shed" situation. Those gens do not and are not supposed to go in buildings. They will void warenty and melt controllers and overheat. Check the manual. There can be a cover structure but the intake and exaust sides need to be open to the outside.

@bwillan 3 ай бұрын

As for the dirt in your conduit, I suspect, it was trenched and left open for quite a while and the sections unglued in which rain and debris got into the pipes.

@saulduenaz7987 3 ай бұрын

Hoy tuvimos el mismo problema con cables atorados en la tubería, tardamos 5 horas en pasarlos por dentro 😢

@blakegray9883 3 ай бұрын

What allen key set is that? Looks awesome

@patmurphy2472 3 ай бұрын

What a struggle. Nice work.

@devoncalayeg5086 3 ай бұрын

Watching fr europe 💪🏻💪🏻

@eXe09 3 ай бұрын

What's the "grease" you were putting on the cables? I'm not an electrician, I don't understand half the thing you're doing but I still enjoy it :)

@johncochran8497 3 ай бұрын

There's many different brands, but they all do the same thing. It's to prevent the aluminum from oxidizing. One brand is Noalox.

@joeclark9042 3 ай бұрын

Very good job girlie you done a very nice job I like that but hey I got a question for you those Allen wrenches where do you get your tools at can you give us like a list or something I do electrical and I like those Allen wrenches I appreciate you thank you

@torresjacob74 Ай бұрын

good

@Wintersky136 3 ай бұрын

2:01 If you see something like that, stop and check if it‘s a 1:1 conduit & the rest of the equipment is deenergized. If the conduit is all plastik go ahead and, if uncritical, flush it out with water, afterwards blow it out with compressed air…

@user-te3fd7zn2h 3 ай бұрын

With a Generac you don’t need shielded cable for the control side even when pulling in with the line voltage

@rupe53 2 ай бұрын

you are correct. You only need all of the control wires to be rated for line voltage. (instead of 12 volts DC)

@MasterShiFu714 3 ай бұрын

That's my queen❤

@krisk1547 3 ай бұрын

Manual switch-over might be ok if you're home but if you're away for few days and power goes out all your food will go bad.

@jameskarl8908 3 ай бұрын

I’m not an electrician, nor do I know much about plumbing, but what if you took a drain snake and ran it through the conduit first? Idk if that would do anything, just an idea.

@kittsdiy 3 ай бұрын

5:36 why not use the Wera Cyclop ratchet with hex bit .. way more easy and safe ..

@Ozymandias86 3 ай бұрын

If you’re doing that correctly the ats should automatically transfers power with the customer having to do nothing. Which is why is called an automatic transfer switch. Use generacs wire next time, in one 1.25” conduit.

@familiant72 3 ай бұрын

This is an automatic transfer switch and you do not need to "push a button." The generator will also start without any "switch on." How often do you use gloves and safety glasses? Do you have a valid license?

@yoheliguzman339 3 ай бұрын

You should use l key for wire the generator more

@agoogleuser7899 3 ай бұрын

I never knew plumbing snakes may be needed to get conduit fit for line runs.

@Dubyea 2 ай бұрын

Why would you want to swtich if there is a power outage??? Should t it switch automatically? If you have a hottub and your up north?

@rupe53 2 ай бұрын

if you have a hot tub then the system needs to be the proper size to handle the load. BTW, that TS does have load shed built in to selectively / temporarily drop heavy loads from 5 - 20 minutes. Most of us wire than in so multiple AC units don't restart at the same time.

@mnblkjh6757 Ай бұрын

Buy extra long Allen/Hex socket set

@DeltaCo7175 3 ай бұрын

cmon karly , no wire lube ? Always swab the conduits or blow them out before pulling cable , especially if you didnt install them ! I winced when you got that pinch , cant tell ya how many times ive done that , still havent learned lol.

@JohnThomas-lq5qp 6 күн бұрын

As soon as it became very difficult or when dirt started exiting the conduit should have used compressed air to blow out loose dirt then a rag with wire lube on it to break up & catch remaining dirt. Only an idiot leaves outdoor conduits open to the harsh environment.

@GreatJay23 3 ай бұрын

I want to get the automatic transfer switch

@n.a6570 3 ай бұрын

❤

@WilliamHaggerty 3 ай бұрын

Always recommend 3/4 minimum, never 1/2.

@chrshuston Күн бұрын

Fish it threw with line and a vacuum

@Madluboiii 3 ай бұрын

💯🤘

@ValorHeart 3 ай бұрын

Please clean the wires closet from the dirt, as-well make sure there is no bare wire peeking when connecting it.

@GypsyMoFoJoe 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, them “non-professional” don’t use plastic insulating bushings on #4 awg or larger raceway fittings

@davefilicicchia6341 3 ай бұрын

What a hassle pulling big wire through a conduit that is not clean. Would a vacuum with a plastic bag get the rocks out or would the vacuum pull up too much other dirt (if there is a break)?

@rupe53 2 ай бұрын

if the conduit is broken then it needs to be replaced. Shop vac is the answer most of the time.