Yeah a hold-down strap for a backfed breaker was something I learned from my city's electrical inspector when I built my garage in '04 and stuck a subpanel in there. I didn't realize it applies to generators too, but obviously it's the same idea. All these details make electrical such an interesting trade.
@red65vettetx10 ай бұрын
Looked a several videos on how to install a Square D QO interlock kit and your is by far the easiest to follow. Thanks for you help.
@electricalron10 ай бұрын
That’s great to hear. I sincerely appreciate hearing that kind of feedback. Thank you!
@marklevy39979 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video! I literally stopped the video, took a screenshot of the instructions, hit play then heard your suggestion to do those exact things, lol. Anyway, thanks again!
@fb510m2 ай бұрын
Don’t like all his videos but he did a great job w this on, thanks Ron!
@FrontRowOrBust Жыл бұрын
Another quality job done, Ron✅
@mackfisher4487 Жыл бұрын
Good job your work and the filming Ron.
@iandrew6347 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting to see Sir we do not have those inter locking systems on our fuse boards for generator setups it’s mainly done using changer over switches and a set of instructions for the house owners personal I don’t like the fort having generator’s set ups on house because it puts the power company’s guys in danger if house owners forget to switch back unless the customer spends a lot money on automatic change over setup . Great video Sir watching from U.K.
@iandrew6347 Жыл бұрын
@@Ampacityelectric I gathered that but we don’t have those in the U.K. . It was just interesting to see how other countries prevent lock off on their panels . I my mind there is nothing to stop the house owner from dismantling that kind off system specially with some of the customers I have dealt with over the many many years been a electrician .
@rodolfovesga979 Жыл бұрын
Cool video Ron keep them coming back lol ❤😊
@FrederickCahn8 ай бұрын
Nice job, Brother. Very helpful.
@melvinomarpacheco1216 Жыл бұрын
You are the best thanks for your videos big time help
@zekenzy6486 Жыл бұрын
Great Video. Thank you for sharing
@appleseed83753 ай бұрын
You tube really does have everything you need to know.
@josephknapick5307 Жыл бұрын
Should your checklist at the end include ensuring that the generator's neutral is floating, i.e., not bonded to generator ground?
@YaksAttack Жыл бұрын
Technically it's required, but I've never seen anyone do it in NJ.
@dennybates5987Ай бұрын
Do you have a part number for the breaker tie down please?
@Nihilumbra Жыл бұрын
Отличная работа👍😎
@LittleJack-qe1ft7 ай бұрын
Question. When you run power from generator to that one 240 breaker. Doesn’t that only put power to the breakers on same side as generator breaker?
@electricalron7 ай бұрын
No, this is a single phase panel with (2) legs of 120 volts. The double pole circuit breaker connects to both legs mechanically on the bus bar.
@LittleJack-qe1ft7 ай бұрын
@@electricalron ok thanks
@DWMK2 ай бұрын
Thank you Ron for posting this, very helpful and thorough information as always. Do you recommend the interlock kit over the Reliance transfer switch boxes?
@electricalron2 ай бұрын
Yes, absolutely
@DWMK2 ай бұрын
Thanks
@ThomasEricWendt Жыл бұрын
thanks for the vid
@saltytrashtruck3366Ай бұрын
Can you please tell me how can I add the breaker for the generator on top? They are already occupied . I’m thinking there’s not enough electrical wire to bring all of the breakers down to occupy that double pole on top.
@icyboi833518 күн бұрын
Idk what state you are in but most states allow you to use wire nuts inside the panel. You don’t have to move all the breakers down, just move the one or two breakers taking space up top down to the bottom of the panel. you would have to add wire to make your breaker/s fit further down
@thomascannan1033 Жыл бұрын
alright, im tired of trying to zoom in...what kind of watch is that you are wearing?
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
G Shock GA700
@tonyd302911 ай бұрын
Great video, Thank you. How can you put an alarm on when utility power is back on?
@electricalron11 ай бұрын
Reliance Powerback
@stevencole7331 Жыл бұрын
So will the interlock function still work with the panel cover off meaning you cant flip the main and the generator breaker on at the sametime with the panel cover removed. I have seen the interlock kits that only work with the panel cover installed which i guess some inspectors frowned apon as if the cover was removed the breakers have no interlock .
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
The panel cover has to be on. Only a fool will leave the panel cover off from the panel. If the inspector can point to a code violation then fine, if not he/ she can pound sand.
@richardsullivan11429 ай бұрын
Which is why they aren't legal in Canada
@Anas.abdul_1234Ай бұрын
If the main switch is outside by the meter and the ground/neutral boding happens there. And no bonding in the main panel inside. Should the ground from the generator be connected to the ground bus bar and neutral wire to neutral bus bar? Thanks
@electricalron29 күн бұрын
@@Anas.abdul_1234 yes. At the main disconnect.
@Anas.abdul_123429 күн бұрын
@@electricalron thanks. Can I connect them in the main panel inside rather main disconnect?
@8683roy9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video! Will this cable type typically have a neutral & ground wire & should they both land on the neutral/ground bar like all the other circuits? Also is it ok to bring the cable into the panel box through a knock out hole in the back of the panel? The panel is buried in a finished wall & my only access is through the back & then straight out to the outside wall.
@electricalron9 ай бұрын
Yes, and yes. That’s how I would do it too. Be safe.
@Kdawg1013 ай бұрын
Will adding generator power to one side of the panel only supply power to one side of panel only and not both?
@wes32614 күн бұрын
The 240v double pole generator breaker energizes both sides, just like a 240v double poll breaker takes power from both sides.
@darrenauerbach25919 ай бұрын
Question here I have the same panel that I have installed with the main on the bottom because my supply is from the bottom. To my belief this panel can be installed both ways right? Question is the interlock can still be installed here it just would be on the bottom left side right? Thank you for your videos they are very informative from another New Jersey native..
@electricalron9 ай бұрын
That’s absolutely correct and I’ve done like that before too.
@darrenauerbach25919 ай бұрын
Thank you for your reply.@@electricalron
@goneboating123 Жыл бұрын
I notice all the interlocks are shown on the right leg...can it be reversed for the left leg? much easier for me to wire. thx
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
No, because the interlock designed to be on the right. This is how it gets its listing.
@goneboating123 Жыл бұрын
Thanks...I will reconfigure the breakers...
@kylehennen8 ай бұрын
Did he do that whole job without turning off the main power?
@electricalron8 ай бұрын
Yes. I am a professional.
@MrEpmonroe7 ай бұрын
Here’s my problem: How do I use an interlock kit when my breaker is about 10 inches down and away from the main?
@electricalron7 ай бұрын
Either changeout the panel that can accept the interlock switch or relocate the breaker. Not all panels are going to be able to have an interlock fit because they're old.
@ice4278 Жыл бұрын
Hey Ron got a question the 200 amp square the panel between the QO and the homeland is there a big difference between the two And with the QO panel how many tandem slots do you have.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
This is a 42-circuit panel, no tandems.
@ice4278 Жыл бұрын
Which 200 amp square D panel has tandem slots
@ice4278 Жыл бұрын
@@Ampacityelectric thanks for the info
@Doug-gp2qw Жыл бұрын
I've installed both. The main difference is the QO has a copper bus and the Homeline has an aluminum bus. If you're installing in a more corrosive environment like the near the coast or a pool pump room I would go with QO. Also, only QO is available in 3 phase. From what I have read the internals of the breakers are identical. The Homeline panels and breakers are usually cheaper. I put a Homeline in my own house.
@ice4278 Жыл бұрын
@@Doug-gp2qw thanks Doug
@user-lu4di8uh1h10 ай бұрын
Hi
@mcarroll598 Жыл бұрын
The SIEMENS interlocks are bad.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Yes, the auto mechanics shop I work at has a Siemens interlock. I literally have to turn off the main breaker to remove the panel cover. Poor design and a complete pain in the ass.
@mcarroll598 Жыл бұрын
@@electricalron yep I have a 200 amp Siemens interlock in my house, it sucks man like you said it’s a pain in the ass to use it.