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Re: [Shop-talk] Extension cord gauge per load and distance

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Extension cord gauge per load and distance
From: Steven Trovato <strovato@optonline.net>
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:11:20 -0400
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References: <OFA63C556E.694DBF9D-ON85257A5A.0079536A-85257A5A.007A562A@mail.megageek.com> <E1087155-26FB-47E0-B643-85221C78552E@gmail.com>
Another approach is to use an interlock kit.  Check 
this:  http://www.interlockkit.com/.  This gives you essentially the 
same result as backfeeding the panel, without the code violation or danger.

-Steve Trovato
strovato@optonline.net

At 09:56 PM 8/14/2012, David Scheidt wrote:
>On Aug 14, 2012, at 5:08 PM, eric@megageek.com wrote:
>
> > Just tell him to back feed the panel and make sure he shuts off the main
> > before starting the genny.
> >
> > This way, he only needs one heavy cable (and it can be as short as
> > possible) and he has his whole house wired properly.
> >
> > Note:  This is against every code I know, but it is safe if you are
> > mindful of what you are doing.
> >
>
>Trusting people to have sense in a crisis is *exactly * why it's against code.
>
>Do not do this.
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