To: | "shop-talk@Autox.Team.Net" <shop-talk@Autox.Team.Net> |
---|---|
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 |
Delivered-to: | shop-talk-archive@autox.team.net |
Delivered-to: | shop-talk@autox.team.net |
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. _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Archive: http://www.team.net/archive |
<Prev in Thread] | Current Thread | [Next in Thread> |
---|---|---|
|
Previous by Date: | Re: [Shop-talk] Extension cord gauge per load and distance, Randall |
---|---|
Next by Date: | Re: [Shop-talk] Extension cord gauge per load and distance, Peter Murray |
Previous by Thread: | Re: [Shop-talk] Extension cord gauge per load and distance, Randall |
Next by Thread: | Re: [Shop-talk] Extension cord gauge per load and distance, Peter Murray |
Indexes: | [Date] [Thread] [Top] [All Lists] |