I have a question. My well is powered from a panel located in the garage. I would like to be able to power it from a generator when the power goes out. In lieu of a transfer switch could I install a 220 receptacle on the wall and a 15' or so cord. With a plug connected to the the well. When I have power the cord would be rolled up and plunged into the walk. When power is out I could unplug it from the wall and connect to the generator out side. Is this safe and okay?
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rkevins
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If this is legal where you live I would use a twist lock plug that way it would stay pluged in
malibu101
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Is this safe and okay?
Is it safe? Yes. Completly. Of course as long as your generator is large enough to handle the load of the pump.
Is it OK? If you mean is it NEC compliant-I don't know.
48Classic
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Look into this, it is a cheap way to transfer power within your circuit breaker, I installed this in my dad's house when I rewired the house. My parents live in the county and have to worry about using the generator a lot... http://www.interlockkit.com/intro2.htm Very simple to use..
gatchel
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With close to the same amount of work and maybe a little bit more cost, you could power the whole house with a proper interlock kit as mentioned above. You need to buy an interlock kit, a power inlet, and a generator whip (cord). Doing the well alone would be about 20% to 30% of the cost of doing the whole house...
Nothing like being able to use the microwave or watch your favorite show while the whole neighborhood is still without power...or even being able to turn on and off lights when walking from room to room. You won't regret either decision.
As always, follow code.
Nothing like being able to use the microwave or watch your favorite show while the whole neighborhood is still without power...or even being able to turn on and off lights when walking from room to room. You won't regret either decision.
As always, follow code.
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theoldwizard1
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Third on an interlock. Most breaker panel manufacturers also sell them.
matt151617
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Third on an interlock. Most breaker panel manufacturers also sell them.
I just installed one last month. They're ridiculously expensive for what they are... $100 for 25¢ worth of plastic and screws. But they're still cheaper than a transfer switch and you're not limited to a few circuits.
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gatchel
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I just installed one last month. They're ridiculously expensive for what they are... $100 for 25¢ with of plastic and screws. But they're still cheaper than a transfer switch and you're not limited to a few circuits.
Don't forget the 10's of thousands of dollars to get them UL approved...
Falcon67
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No problem with a cord and plug setup. No different than how I have my air compressor set up. 240V 20A run with a twist lock plug on the compressor and matching socket.