WROL Emergency Generator Backup by Wranglerbarn
A temporary, portable generator does not require a transfer switch, but should NEVER be directly connected into your homes electrical system. There is a tendency to want to just plug the generator into a handy outlet to power your house WRONG! A portable generator is used where the device requiring electricity is plugged directly into the generators power outlets using an extension cord. This should be a heavy-duty extension cord, definitely NOT a small, cheap, two-wire lamp cord. I mentioned the use of the extension cord, because the generator must be located outside the house to operate. Remember, generators emit deadly carbon monoxide and must be situated outside the house where there is adequate ventilation. In selecting a generator there are several issues to consider. One is power output, rated in watts or kilowatts (kw, meaning a thousand watts). Another is the fuel to power the generator, normally gasoline, diesel, propane, or natural gas. Another factor is the time the unit will run from one tank of fuel. And whether the unit is powered started from a battery, or uses a pull-cord to be manually started. Similarly a transfer switch can be automatic or manually switched. Generators are available in power output ranges, from a small 800-watt unit with handles, to huge units to power a hospital during a power outage (1500 kilowatt or more). An 800-watt unit would be capable of powering eight 100-watt light bulbs, or equivalent, at one time. A popular size generator …
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14 Responses to “WROL Emergency Generator Backup by Wranglerbarn”
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I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard guys talk about running their generator directly into the fuse box. I’m glad you brought this up.
right, if you back feed the panel, you could kill a lineman. some people plug their generators into their dryer plug — not a good idea!
thanks again
imma repeat myself but what the heck, here it comes: Way to go Cody! Nicely done.
Excellent info Cody! We have a similar set-up . . . something I would consider a valuable upgrade for any home. It certainly gives me an increased feeling of security and self-sufficinecy for the family if I am away from home. Thanks. 5/5
Good video, we have a automatic transfer switch, with a 15kW Guardian generator. Quite a few of medium+ residential generators come with them.
@lysippus exactly, I’m an electrician and home generators wired by homeowners kill linemen every year. This typically happens during natural disasters when the utilities are out repairing the lines. Be careful.
What does WROL mean?
I know we were told way back a long time ago, but I can’t remember. Thanks!
Without Rule Of Law. Natural disaster or other major problem, that leaves authorities into situation when they cant function in normal range.
What does it require to store diesel longer periods of time?
it needs to be treated with and anti bacterial agent
Excellent info! When I was a firefighter we had a neighboring department lose a man, because a homeowner ‘s generator was back feeding the lines.
Thanks Cody….excellent job as always!
the power grid used to un realiable where i live, the power lines used to be one 8 or 10awg probly more than 80years old ! but than in the black out of 2004the upgraded the whole aeria for 3 phase and the wiers on the pole were 2 awg
Good vid…..
what size breaker did you have power your transfer switch from your panel??