Generator Transfer Switch Install GardenFork.TV

Hook up a generator to your house and install a transfer switch; learn here how to install a generator and connect the generator to house power with a transfer switch. Safely hook up a generator to house electrical panel, breaker box, fuse box, well pump. We talk about how to use a generator with a transfer switch, and how to install - hook up a transfer switch to a portable generator.

Part of our emergency preparedness videos, hooking up or connecting a generator to your house electrical panel should only be done using a transfer panel. We talk about in this video how to use a transfer panel, and connect a generator to a house.

Do not run a generator in the basement or garage of a home. Follow all local electrical codes, only a qualified person should install a transfer switch.

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• generator to electrical panel
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• generator to breaker panel
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• emergency preparedness
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[albduke1]

Do these need building permits?

[erochow]

@albduke1 you'd have to check with a local licensed electrician about any permits needed, thanks eric - GardenFork

[RSBSTEADICAM]

As one who uses generators all the time I suggest that people mount a fire extinguisher on the frame of their generator so that way whatever the reason such as refueling accident or a short you are ready to put the fire out.

[erochow]

@RSBSTEADICAM excellent point. people need to be real careful refueling a generator or any engine. thx, eri c.

[pophutch72]

Informative, thank u.

[erochow]

@pophutch72 thanks for watching . be careful when using a generator.  eric.

[russtex]

Really good information Eric!

[erochow]

@DBIGMAN812MANY the transfer panel prevents any power from backfeeding down the utility line. that is one of the major reasons for using a transfer switch.

people have suggested just hooking your generator up to an outlet in the house and running your home that way, which is VERY dangerous, the transfer panel safely provides your home with power and allows the power utility workers to do their job safely.

[DBIGMAN812MANY]

Eric - Dont you have to shutoff the main breaker of the electrical panel so your not back feeding power down the line that feeds your house ?

As always another informative vid. Keep the info and updates growing our way :-{}

[suncountryairline]

@erchow With the battery between the generator and your laptop afforded you a bit of a safety net I'm guessing.