I know Kolher takes a lot of pride in their dealer network and dealers that do quality installations like this. This is exceptional work! Thank you for sharing.

Extremely grateful for this video which is the only one that actually shows the wiring in detail. I bought a Kohler 20RESAL-200 and comes with an RXT-JFNC-0200ASE ATS, [200AMP Service Entrance (breaker)]. I paid for it a month ago but is still in back order. I pulled a city permit and now Fairlawn, Ohio, requires a disconnect outside for the generator as well. It has one in the actual unit but to make the inspector happy and because the unit can always be replaced, I installed a Square D 100 AMP safety switch. This is so the firemen can disconnect the generator since it will turn on once they pull the meter and they won't spray the house until the generator is disconnected of course. All is ready for the unit to be connected, so I was wondering how to connect the Belden and it was good to see the video. I bought the Belden according to the installation manual Kohler sent me in advance. And, I ran it separate in a 1/2 EMT. Yet, I have three questions: 1. Can I run the three 14AWG (blk, wht, grn for battery/accessories charge) in the same conduit as the four #4 copper wires for the generator? 2. Where is the battery line coming from? it looks like it goes to the side of the ATS. Is there a spare 120V fed from the utility Service entrance connectors somewhere? 3. My wiring is a non separated ground and neutral so its only bonded at the ATS...so I need it to be a floating ground at the Kohler generator. I know Kohler has to ship them bonded but I cannot find anywhere how to detach that "bonding". Thanks again for the video!

Great video. We're feeling fortunate you've been our Kohler 20RES installer and service provider for the past seven years.

I wish there was someone near where I live that would take as much consideration and care and detail in their installation process as you seem to. I want a kohler too but not sure who I can trust to do this work correctly and with hurricanes and our area in general in mind.

Looking for contractors to do work that will take the time to think about small details that make the install clean an thought out is hard to come by. This kind of install is a craft. One thing I try to teach my kids is weather you are flipping burgers or working for NASA. Do your job to the utmost. Take pride in what you do it is what put food on the table. You done a fine job.

Great video! I'm happy to see how simple the installation is. Had there been a high-speed internet on this install, where would that data jack been plugged in to? And would that data be used with an app or another device within the home for monitoring purposes? Thanks.

I like the way you run power through the concrete pad. Does the 20resc have the same access hole to run power through the bottom?

Great Video! Where did you get the feed for the battery charger circuit, in the ATS or from the MDP?

Thanks. Nice overview.

Finally someone who has MY identical generator.. Everytime I look up stuff on generators they are all the plastic models which I know they serve the same purpose but I'm sure there are quite some differences.. Why are generator companies making them with plastic?? While at the same time charging the SAME amount or MORE as a more sturdy metal model. I would think it would be a national "standard" to make ALL full house generators out of metal to withstand harsh weather conditions through out the seasons but instead I keep seeing them made with plastic which to me is much weaker than metal maybe I'm just naive in this deparment and plastic is the way to go.. I just feel like for 5,500+ your not going to give me the same cheap plastic material they use to make walmart sandboxes for kids with so I specifically told my contractor I only want a metal if I'm going to pay over 6'000 for a generator because in reality it most likely cost them a few hundred dollars to produce then they over hype the price, with metal I feel like I actually get my moneys worth plus longevity. It just seems extremely cheap to me as a consumer.

Thanks, very helpful.

I wish you were in the Sarasota, FL area. Excellent install .. we're looking to replace our old 16 kW Generac with potentially this Kohler unit.

Quality workmanship, I would hire you just on how you ran the wires in the generator. Not many contractors take that kind of pride in their work.

Nice Video. Is the battery charger circuit in the load conduit or did you run a separate conduit for the battery charger circuit? Do you still ship these or bigger kohler units?

Generac does not use “Line Voltage “ to control switching. Also, we can run low voltage and line voltage together with 600V Tray Cable. Check your 2017 NEC Code, completely legal.

Thanks for the informative video. I am curious why run the propane through copper? Wouldn't poly or csst be a more permanent solution? Not critiquing, just inquiring.

How long can a unit like this ring continuously? Thanks,

just curios.. why is the gen. main breaker so far away from the "exit point" on the alternator? also the starter on the back side of the gen.? just asking.. really good though! larry

Hello, could you tell me where you got or who makes that armored cable you used for the generator load

What size external LP gas regulator did you use ? I need one for LP and Natural Gas. Will they interchange ?

Does the unit display faults when not in use, or during excersising mode, or at worse during a time of need?

Its looks good until you brought us to the ATS. We wouldn't pass inspection in SE Florida. A hub would be required when entering the top of the AST, I would be interested in knowing how and where you tapped that battery charger circuit and would not have installed that open fuse. I have no idea why you ran that cable into the house like that, it wouldn't pass here.

How do you get front/side covers off 20RESD to access 1) battery; 2) oil drain plug/hose and 3) other areas? Also, where do I buy "On Cue"?

How do the RES models compare to the RMY models for residential use?

Great video. Impressive installation. Is there any way for the homeowner to see the status of the generator from inside the home by some device or meter?

very nice installation. Quite professional..where are you located at? I am in Florida and obviously i need a Generator...lol

You installed SER exposed outside.... Everything looked great up until there. Appreciate the info on Kohler though.

I have a question, with a unit this size, what can be run on it? I have a gas furnace, three freezers, fridge, net, four or five tv's etc. you get the gist, standard house. Would something like this power that? Or is it for the basics like water pump for the well, furnace and s few lights and that's it? Great video, too ! Nice install.

I have a 20RESA and it has had its issues. Looks like Kohler fixed a lot of the flaws. I went through 3 plastic housings in 3 years due to cracks. Now just discovered the upgrade to the battery charging circuit now that the unit is out of warranty. Nice install. Took Kohler too long fix the product in my opinion.

Hi brother. I'm looking this install Thais quite different from my because the communication wires goes through the console main lines. And I having an error on ATX PCB board giving communication problems and the other error says low voltage ATX emergency. Well I'm in venezuela the Gen set only has 152.4 hours running. The Gen set shouting down for protection. And theres no support Kohler's here. And the other little problems seems that the Gen set has dc2 controller and looking in Internet need the sitetech software because can't connect in other way (oncue) to reset the errors. The Gen set running 152.2 hours only 5 minutes on sometime 30 min and lately only 3 minutes and enter the protection mode ant the ATX PCB board only blink a red led. I tried all. if you can helpme in any way please. Thanks bro. I called Kohler's and said my 20rescl never sale outside us or Canada by the model and the sellers no show up after sale. Thanks if you can helpme

Is the base on the 20kw RESD aluminum too? I've seen people complain about certain models because the base is steel and rusts..

Very nice install. How much for this unit including 200 amp single phase transfer switch? Also what are the dimensions of the unit or a link with the specs, Kohler doesn't show resd version of 20kw on there site. Thanks

Must be Belden? LOL Nice dirt leg on that LPG feed too.

Are you still monitoring this video? I have some questions.

One more question if I may. How loud is it? Decibel-wise at say 10 feet away for example?

Hello, I'm in the process of setting up a backup power system for my house. I loose power a lot because of snow storms. My advantage power outage is 5-8 days 4 or 5 times a winter. How many hours of reliable run time would you get out of a unit like this before you would need to re-build or replace it? Are there's units built to run 5-7 days at a time? Thanks

Good like!!

On this exact unit, how do we set weekly starting to keep battery charged? Mine does not run weekly.

Can you still get this model? Seems that their website now only has the composite housing unless you step up into the bigger generators that most houses wouldn't need...

As long as your low voltage cables are rated at or above the maximum voltage there is NO CODE VIOLATION by installing the control wiring in the same conduit ! An awm rated cable is listed @ 600 volts. Kohler does recommend a separate conduit and manufacturers specs NEED to be followed !

Why didn't the customer go for a diesel generator? Saves cost for the lpg tank

Why did you go through the effort of such a clean and neat installation (which I commend you on) But left that rusty meter socket? I find it hard to believe you couldn't have at least sold a new meter socket if not the whole service! Really seems to me a disservice to your customer to hook up a brand new back up generator to such crappy service.

I agree on installation. Sick of HVAC Trane and all that put down cheap pads then them damn voles and mice burrow and my Compressor heat pump sits slanted and I had a hell of a time carefully leveling it. Is Kohler better than Generac!? I hear it is and what about Cummins? Sooner or later I’ll find out which. So tired of fake ratings and ignorant people or over advertisements.

EPEC: I'm pleased to have found your smart video and, like 'Frosty', was wondering where you guys are (not sure if you have a link on the page, or in your playlist, etc). If you were close to me, ie., Eastern Massachusetts, making a plan for our installation would happen quickly. We just built a 4000sqft house that has a natural gas heating system, natural gas burners in the kitchen, electrical water-heating system. I'm thinking of doing at a minimum a Kohler 24RCL. kohler.jamgraphicsvps2.com/cmsAdmin/uploads/g4228.pdf I want to install a system that is substantially more that what we actually need as someday I'll need to move and this house will become a rental property and I want to know that the future renter will be in good stead. Thanks for recording and sharing this project. This assists a homeowner in finding a qualified installer.

No load shedding devices on this install?

RDT or RXT Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS).

cna anyone please send me the kohler power system how to fix wiring please model no ch470ep model i want just wire daigram its very urgent

How you get 20 kw from a lawnmower engine , it will be warm very shortly

MY GENERAC DID NOT EVEN LAST A WEEK TILL IT FAILED ON ME !!!! BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK YOU CAN BUY !!!! IF YOU BUY A GENERAC ,YOU WILL BE SORRY THAT YOU DID , TRUST ME !!!!!!!!!!

Wow he's wrong