Aussie Dave in PA here Gavin,... I installed the 30 amp & wired it to a 20 amp outlet on the other side of the wall (NOT connected to House Power) just so I can run my Fridge, Chest Freezer & Internet from my Champion 2500 watt Generator ;) Cheap & simple :)

A thing to consider is if you are paying an Electrician to install the circuit, the labor will be a big part of the cost. The labor is the same to install the 50 or the 30. So if you have a big house or are considering adding more loads in the future (pool, room addition, shop, garage, A/C, ..... EV) the small increase in the cost of the hardware up from 30 Amps may well be worth it. You can run a 30 to 50 adapter for your 30-amp generator.

Thx man for simplifying it for us simple-minded!

Finally a good explanation that answers the questions i had Thank you

Gavin, dont know how you do it, but you make it so simple to understand.. Thanks always..

Very clear explanations. I had these questions for so long. All the answers in one single video. Thanks.

Thank you so much for this video. You broke it down so well and easy to follow.

Great video! You make it so simple. After following your advice, I installed everything, flip the switch, and now I’m dead. It was a great project!

Thanks for your reply Gavin. Your videos are easy to understand for the lay person and very useful. Thanks much my man.

Simple and to the point! Thank you.

Thank you for the video. I was undecided after buying a Duromax 9000, but 30A it is; the box and cable are cheaper and with 6000W (80% load) I can power the main things I need, just need to be smart about alternating the large draw items.

Thank you for the links!

I have a 10,000 watt diesel milsurp generator on a trailer, and am wiring the house to accept that 50A setup. It has bare lugs, so we're wiring a 50 and 30 plug receptacles to the generator so we have options (it is mobile, after all). The thing is a beast - weighs 1000 pounds without the trailer. But it's quiet and reliable.

This video help me completely understand what I needed for my situation I finally figured it out, I was not able to run my 5 horsepower compressor with just my Predator 3500, I also had a predator 2000 so I figured why not try to parallel them together went down to Harbor Freight picked up the Predator parallel kit which technically is only for the 2000 model and can only do 4,000 watts Peak and Link them together and was able to start my compressor with no effort at all unbelievable I'm so happy I went through hell trying to figure this out since I don't have electricity on this part of the farm and $150 ft 10 gauge extension cord was not cutting it. I also noticed the startup watch on the screen said 4700 Watts so obviously the Predator parallel kit is more capable than just 4,000 Peak . I'm so happy with this parallel kit being that it is more capable than they claim I know I can use the firman kit which is probably better but I like the predator parallel kit because it Clips on to the small predator generator so that's a nice feature, your videos are great thank you for your help your channel will definitely grow . And I think I will upload a video on my channel because of this

Good timing on this video. I have our current house wired for 30 amp for our Duromax 9000. We are in the process of building a new house and I'll be putting in a 50 amp plug for when we figure out how to parallel the Duromax generator with a neutral. ;) I just have a 30 to 50 amp adaptor for using the Duromax with the 30 amp plug. Thanks for the great videos Gavin!

This really helped. Thank you for posting

Very good information! Thank you!

Great information 👍 keep ‘em coming. Thanks 🙏

Really helpful. I was wanting to do a 50A inlet "just in case" for my 7500W running generator and I was struggling with the cable issue since I would have to adapt the 4 prong to the 3 prong. You've convinced me to just go with the 30A inlet.

Great information. I’m having an interlock switch installed in a couple weeks.

I'm using a 30amp box and I bought a UL rated bridged cable to power both sides of my panel for my IQ3500. Love my setup. Don't need to power AC, If I need AC I'll just hook it up to my 30' camper and sleep in there. Love your channel!

Thanks for the video. Explained perfectly

Great video very helpful thanks very much

50 amp Generac inlet box, an interlock switch on the main panel and a 12000 Duromax portable generator. Trust me from personal experience, when the power goes out you will NEVER say or think, "Gee, I wish I didn't have this much power."

Thank you, easy explanation!!

Love the KISS explanation! I like to add, if the budget allows I would go for the 50 amp inlet. You can always adapt the 50 amp cord down to a smaller generator while leaving room for future expansion. When I installed my generator inlet the Jungle site (Amazon) wasn't a thing back then, you can purchase reasonably price kits nowadays. I just recently installed two 50 amp inlets for a family friend that has the WGen20000 (I can say that generator is a beast). It really worked out well since they have 2 separate 200 amp main service panels in their garage. They're just ecstatic that this year's tropical cyclone season of not having to deal with the spaghetti model of extension cords when the power goes out. I already let them know not to attempt to run any one of their multiple 4 ton HVAC units without a soft start units installed.

Great detailed information. Would like to see another on the explanation of the dual parallel.

Excellent video, my friend.

Great information, thank you

Good video, thanks!

Thank you!

Dam that was easy to understand good vid

TY Gavin

Well Done! Thank You!

I haven’t watched the vid but I am in electrician electrical contractor and generac installer so my suggestion is wire for larger and always can make cords to connect smaller

Awesome information

Thank you Sir

Always good info ….. thanks!!

Everyone watching reading comments needs to think with electricity there is the 80 percent rule. 80 percent running load and leave an extra 20 percent for start up like motors and compressors. So on a 7500 watt gen, that is max wattage on start up. Then it drops down to a running wattage around 6000 more or less but never 7200 watts why?. Amps times volts 30 x 240 is 7200 watts and then the generator's breaker will trip after the 120 percent overload protection. That's is why gens with 7500 watt or less prob has 30 amp plug. So yes you can install a 50 amp receptacle on your house but then again think 80 percent load and a new factor. Distance between the 50 amp receptacle to the breaker location, voltage drop. Wire size must follow NEC temp in wire/ breaker chart and voltage drop from the distance. But there is some variance in the code depending on your AHJ. But to be safe 8 awg under 25 feet, under 100 feet 6 awg and over 100 feet 4 awg size conductor. Anything breaker sizing times your amps by 1.25. So 50 amps receptacle times 1.25 is 62.5. So 60 amp breaker is fine but your wire conductor must follow the NEC chart. And 50 amp breaker on 8 awg is okay under 25 feet, but I never go over 10 feet. What I typed are examples. You need to do your own math with what you got and figure out what is best. It's your property don't be cheap and think 80 percent.

Thank you. It explains a lot.

Decision... Decision.... Decision, thanks again for taking the time to make this video 👍❤️🙏

if u wire it carefully u can parallel two 50amp plugs but there are safety concerns it would be really good idea to have an interlock with a 3 phase contactor that only energize when the plug has power input from the generator or else u can have exposed split phase 240v mains to your 2nd plug and that can kill someone. also must be real careful about not crisscrossing legs or that would short the generator.

Awesome channel. Thank you. Sub'd a while ago.

If you are making videos you need to make sure your information is accurate. That 50amp cable should be 6awg. If it’s 8awg then that is not rated for 50 amps.

Great video! But you’re talking about 7500w max for the 30A inlet. That’s correct if you run only 240v things in your house. If like me you have some power hungry stuff running on 120v (120v mini split 15-16A , microwaves, 3 freezer, laundry machine, coffee machine, etc … dont forget that those kind of things pull Power only from one leg. Be sure your 120v stuff are balance on both legs or go 50A to be sure. In my case, i was reading 28A on 1 phase and only 10A on the other one. I was maxing my 30A cable with only 4500W. I changed my cable for a #6 and a new Inlet / breaker combo to use my 8000w generator at full power ;)

Excellent video... you've been subbed. Thanks!

In an emergency you should be going with the smallest watt generator you can to get by with... no need to power everything in your house or to have a big generator sucking up gas (which may be in low supply or hard to get) to produce excessive wattage you will never use. Pick a nice reliable generator say 3500-5000, pick circuits to run such as your master bedroom, have a small 6000BTU window or portable AC unit to keep you cool etc..

I got a 30 amp and it does fine for what I power

My electrician installed a 50amp inlet box for my generator. For some reason the receptacle doesn't have the hole in the middle to fit the center guidance pin of the female plug. I had to pull the pin out. Almost all boxes I've seen online have the center hole. I'm wondering why mine doesn't have the hole.

First, I just want to Thank You for all the information you provide and the time and effort you put in to make these instructional videos! Now, my question is, am I understanding you right... the only way to get 240V out the Genmax 9000 is to parallel two together? I think you described this in another video, if so, can you link that video? Keep up the Great Work!

This is the best explanation so far. I have the Predator 7600W Gen. So would I need a a 30A double pole breaker or should I get a 50A double pole breaker?

Remember folks that the 50 AMP plug must have a 6 AWG running to the panel and the 30 AMP plug a 10 AWG. The quickest way to burn down your house is not to have the rated wiring respective to the plug and generator your using and of course not to have too many circuits powered(load). AMP=WATTAGE/VOLTAGE.

thanks! I was considering 50a just to be future proof, but now I don't think I'm going to go above 7000W anytime soon.

I will not be paralleling generators. I’m hoping you will say that the GenMax 9000 will be okay to use safely. All the best , Mike i.

I was hoping this may help but it didnt. Generac GP8000E 8000 watts with up to 10,000 (starting). Unit uses a L14-30 4 prong outlet. So it is a "sustained" 8000, but its own outlet is a 30amp 4 prong? What say you on this? (PS it appears to have a 10 gauge male to female cord sold with it)? I just put in a Connecticut Electric (7500 watt rated) receptacle, 10 gauge). Which I ran to my panel with 8 gauge Southwire) to a 30amp breaker.

Great video. Thank you. So you need to run an 8 gauge wire from the inlet box all the way to the breaker box (assuming an interlock kit)? That’s big bucks if it’s far away.

Hello Gavin, I really enjoy all of your reviews on generators. I am looking for a whole house generator and was thinking about the Winco HPS12000HE, mainly for the Honda engine and tri fuel options. I don’t think you have reviewed this one. Any thoughts on this? Would you personally recommend an option? My must haves; tri fuel, low THD, and 50 amp. I have two 3-1/2 ton a/c, electric dryer, 3 refrigerators and large deep freezer. Thank you Keep up with the great videos. Karl

10000/8000 Firman. I'm thinking 50amp for restricted whole home.

My 4 ton central AC is about 5000 watts. To run it, it will also need a soft start kit. So, if you want to your central AC and don’t have $12,000 for a standby system of 14-20kw, you need 50 amps and maybe tri-fuel with natural gas because gasoline can’t be stored long, propane will require more than 20lb cans.

I have our current house wired for 50 amp(transfer switch) can I use a 4500 Westinghouse generator.

Excellent information. My question is this. My entire house is electric water heater, range, heat pump. I’d like to have at least the heat pump and lights during and outage. I’ve purchased a duromax 12500w start with 9500w running watts. The heat pump is 40 amps start up with around 21 amps running with a 4600 wattage draw. Should I go 50A inlet and have the overhead or go 30A inlet to just have enough? Thanks in advance!!!

I want to get a 30amp inlet installed to be used with my Champion 4500. My question is, if I were to parallel my champion 4500 with my predator 3500, to get 6500 running watts? Would I use the 30 amp or the 50amp side on the parallel kit. With the proper adapter?

Is that what I should use with a 19800 watts of solar panels on one floor .

I don't plan to parallel generator, but I just ordered the Genmax 9000. Wouldn't it make sense to go with a 50 amp inlet and a 10 circuit transfer switch? I am assuming I would be able to run my central air (with soft start) only to cool the house, turn it off then run my essentials like lights, refrigerator and deep freezer when the sun goes down. I wouldn't need any power to the second level of my house, only downstairs.

Great Info.220v well pump 1/2 HP.....Elect stove...elect. water tank 50 gal...elect dryer..tv...lights........should I get 50amp transfer.??

Awesome video. Question, I just purchased a Generac 8500 should I go with a 50 amp? I know the output breaker on my generator shows 30 amp. Thank you in advance

I have the 30 amp setup, but plan on using an adapter and using only the TT-30R on my generator....thus only powering my house with 120v for both legs. Do you recommend any kind of surge protector at the generator?

If running a 50 amp inlet box from a larger suitable generator and using an interlock kit on my circuit breaker box, what size circuit breaker should I use for the incoming line?

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If I’m going to use the DuraMax X13000HX would I use the 50AMP and which inlet Box would I use because they are only rated up to 12500Watt..?

I put in a 30 amp several years ago for a 9000 generator. Wish I had put in a 50 as I now want to use a bigger generator.

Gavin, Thank you for this information. In my case I have a 9000 Watts Dual Fuel Champion #71503 with 4 prongs/ 30 Amps. My Home inlet box is a Generac 6338 (50 Amps - 3 prongs with pin in the middle. What kind of power cord(50 ft.) do you suggest that I buy to work this safely, possibly with an adaptor? 30 Amp cord or 50Amp cord? Thanks again.

I have a question? The interlock box is to supply power to something like a home or Rv. There are connectors that will step down the wattage from 50amps to 30amps. Why not get the 50amps and be covered for anything that life throws at you?

The 50A does have 4 pins, but the ground pin is a contact pad on the side. This confused me at first when I was doing research.

If I was thinking of getting the Westinghouse WGen 9500DF which has a running watt of 9500 (12500 Peak), does that mean I must use the 50A if pulling more than 7500 watts? Btw, don’t think I saw u reviewed this brand’s larger units before, any thoughts on them? Thanks for your channel and videos! Future video idea: things a new home owner should know when buying one, what to look for, specs, etc.

So the generlink style hookups to your meter, don't they need a specific type of generator to be compatible? Thank you

can you run two generator plugs into the house with each going to it's own set of breakers? Just double the plugs?

Good vid

I’m putting in the generator inlet plug as we speak. The generator I’m using has the 50a plug but with 30a rating. Can I put in 50a plug with 6 gauge wire but use a 30a breaker in the panel. Maybe later I get a bigger generator later on or parallel a second generator. Then I simply replace the 30a breaker with a 50a

Awesome video! Im also in the process of wiring my home to run off the predator 9500. Should i go with the 30amp plug?

Another difference is the tabs on the plugs. On the 30 amp, the interlock tabs face inward; on the 50 amp, the interlock tabs face outward.

What is the best company to order this equipment the cord and the box is a 30 amp set up thanks for your time have a good 2023

Gavin, if you only have a smaller generator (4500 watt), would it be a good idea to install the 50 amp inlet box and use an adapter just in case you decide to upgrade or parallel another generator in the future?

Thnx Gavin...I had a 50 amp plug installed on house meter box....for the Duramax xp 13000 gen....can I aslo plug Honda eu 6500 w 30 amp in....???what 30 to 50 amp plug end converter?

You mentioned running generators in parallel? That is interesting to me. Can you do that with multipleEcoFlow Pro dual voltage hubs? Might be a good topic for a video if you haven’t already made one. If so, can you point me to it? Thanks.

What guage run to breaker install one tbese 30s. Oven orange wire? No electrtians how we roll

50 50 50, if you want to upgrade your generator later you can easily. I went from a 3500 watt to 12000 watt generator and didn't have to change out the box since it was 50 amp. With that WGen 20000 you could power a couple of houses.

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Gavin. I watched your video on cable size and voltage drop was good. I will get 10 gage cord used with a 30 amp inlet. Im thinking 40 foot cord to get noise away from house. At what length of cord is there voltage drop that affects gen output wattage? Whats the cord ideal length. Above this length should we go to a 50 amp wired cord and still use the 30 connectors? Thanks! U do patreon? Love your content. How can we support your channel?

I would say bigger is better can't go wrong

Could I connect a predator 3500 120v/30amp inverter to a 30amp double pole inlet to power my home?

is interlock, without a transfer switch up to NEC code?

So my generator is rated at 8400 W sustained (11050 peak) should I use a 50 amp or a 30 amp? I don't think I'll actually use more than 7000 W in a power out scenario tho..

If you have a 9375/7500 watt generator that you use the 50 amp plug for an rv and already have the 50 amp cord can you use the 50 amp on your house even though you won’t utilize all the power.

30 or 50 amp hookup when paralleling Honda eu7000is?

The reason why it's 19,800 is because of the 550 watt solar panels. I don't have big roof just big panels and I will be putting bigger ones on the ground mounts and I have some smaller solar panels on some ground mounts but not all of them and I didn't make all my ground mounts yet but I have one and a half ground mounts with out solar panels that I am and will add more solar panels to. I just need to get more but yes I have some that I'm putting up.

I have a 50A inlet into my home and just bought a 10,625/8500-Watt Electric Start Gas and Propane Dual Fuel Portable Generator with CO Shield. Could I just get the 30Amp cord to 50AMP and run it like that into the house? I know they sell the cord like a 10 ft. Generator 30 AMP 125/250-Volt 4-Prong Locking Plug L14-30P to 50 AMP 125/250-Volt SS2-50R(CS6364) Adapter Cord. Will this be all I need to run power into the house? My breaker is already set up for it.

I think everyone should get a 50 amp and just get the adapter for the 30 amp if they don’t have a 50 amp generator, the price difference is so small it will be better just to get the bigger plug and future proof your house

very good job can you put a 50 plug on a predator 95000

I have a 30a generator. Later, I might want to up grade generators. Can I wire and install a 50a breaker in my panel and and run the 30a generator with the correct pugs to the 50a?