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    Generator won't run heat pump

    That portable is too small to handle the lock rotor amperage start up from your heat pump.
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    Generator install fuel pipe size question

    The sizing of the pipe is for the low pressure to the generator. If you can at least get the high pressure from the propain take to the generator then install a low pressure regulator just outside near the generator then use the 3/4" pipe to the generator. Make sure you vent the away the low...
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    Generac buys Baldor's generator division

    Just curious why you don't like generac?
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    Generac 25 kw liquid-cooled standby generator

    Was the generator a 3600 rpm unit or 1800. What motor is in it? I'm a generac dealer and service. If you got the serial # I can check out the generator at generac to see if it ever had any big issues or any problems while it was still under warranty or if anything was ever reported. The one big...
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    side job rate

    i think it depends on the areas you live and state. keep in mind shop prices are always going to be hefty, the shop got bills to pay too, employees, insurance not medical but liability insurance, shop vehicles taxes. theres a lot involved into a business compared to side jobs. i do side jobs...
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    Generator Calculations?

    What are you going to use it for? Are you going to put a gentran manual transfer switch in to run different circuits in your house? The generator has a 30 L14 plug on it so you can plug a cord from the generator to a transfer switch.
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    Installing a standby generator with ATS

    How is the bond jumper wire connected to the neutral bar, it almost looks like its in the lug doubled up with the neutral wire. You can't double up wires unless the lug is rated for it.
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    Installing a standby generator with ATS

    You will need 2 ground rods 6' or more apart. The rebar may go to the structure of the concrete foundation which is now required by new code standards, because you were suppose to have a water bond and ground rods. Because of new construction and a lot of changing of water pipes to plastic...
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    Installing a standby generator with ATS

    You also want to have a static gas pressure at least 12.5-13 on the water column. The reason you want it that high is once other gas appliances come on with generator running it will drop the pressure.
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    Installing a standby generator with ATS

    One of the issues you my have with the low pressure gas regulator is that its combined with other appliances, you'll never be able to adjust it for the generator gas pressure without messin with the appliance. You should have a seperate low pressure regulator for the generator off the same high...
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    Installing a standby generator with ATS

    Do you have central air and if so did you size the generator to handle the a/c unit. There's a LRA on the name plate of the a/c unit and that will tell you how much amperage the surge is when the a/c starts. Looks like you got a 14 kw if so its should be good for 100a or so for the lock rotor...
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    Installing a standby generator with ATS

    Looks good. I believe the distance from around the generator is the same as generaac. 5' from any opening for the exsauhst fumes and 3' from sides and front of generator and 18" on just the back of generator all from combustible materials. From the last pic you have a drier vent, from the pic it...
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    Generator troubleshooting

    Is this generator a portable? If so buying a new alternator is going come to the same cost of a new one. But if the generator is still producing power it might be the rear bearing went bad. What's most commonly found is if the generator has a 12v plug or a battery charger built into the...
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    Briggs and Stratton 040273-0 12,000 Watt BSPP Home Generator

    Your problem is the controller is not seeing out put power from the generator. 1 if your breaker is off at the generator it will not see the out power. 2 if the breaker is on there is either something wrong with the voltage regulator, or the controller at the generator is not exciting the rotor...
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    Need help with service cable

    I had originally put down ser but my stupid dum phone spell auto checked me :shocking:
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    Need help with service cable

    Can you install a conduit from panel to panel then you can use #2 Al xhhw for your feeder. Can you call a supply house and ask why they don't allow 2/3 seu.
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    Help me ID this electrical panel

    Looks like ge if it says made un plainville ct thats a ge.
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    Kohler Generator Loses Weekly Run Time

    Im not too familiar with kohler generators but i do know generac generators and as for a generator stand point they cant be too different from each other, so what i think is there is something wrong with the control board. The timer is set if its by pushing a button in for a few seconds to set...
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    Craftsman 15.6V charger

    I think they are the same chargers as the dewalt style. If so do nehog said.
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    7KW Generac 5837 Installation Costs?

    What you need to install that generator is a conduit from the generator to your house preferably nearest your electric panel the min size that will work good is a 1". Your going to need 5 #14 thhn and 4 #10 thhn. That particular unit has to be 5' from any combustible materials. Im assuming its...
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