tkappeler
Platinum Member
I have an electric questions for any electricians out there. I am building a new home in NJ (see new home begins thread).
Background:
I am having local electric company install a private pole on the property as the distance from street to home is to much. I will then run underground from there. I am installing 200A service with a 40 circuit panel. I am keeping a few spaces free to run a subpanel in the future for my woodworking hobby.
Hurricane Sandy forced us to pick up a generator a little earlier than we wanted but it's needed anyway. The generator is rated at 6750W continuous and will be used as a backup for the house when complete.
Now for the questions:
1) Is it realistic to put a manual transfer switch in and use the generator when/if needed? My loads are: well pump, air handler, fireplace fan, some electric outlets, refrigerator. The well pump and air handler are the biggest draws and may have to be run in a mutually exclusive manner.
2) Am I being shortsighted on the generator in lieu of a whole home generator and automatic transfer switch?
3) What are you using for transfer switches/panel combos?
Thank you gentlemen.
Background:
I am having local electric company install a private pole on the property as the distance from street to home is to much. I will then run underground from there. I am installing 200A service with a 40 circuit panel. I am keeping a few spaces free to run a subpanel in the future for my woodworking hobby.
Hurricane Sandy forced us to pick up a generator a little earlier than we wanted but it's needed anyway. The generator is rated at 6750W continuous and will be used as a backup for the house when complete.
Now for the questions:
1) Is it realistic to put a manual transfer switch in and use the generator when/if needed? My loads are: well pump, air handler, fireplace fan, some electric outlets, refrigerator. The well pump and air handler are the biggest draws and may have to be run in a mutually exclusive manner.
2) Am I being shortsighted on the generator in lieu of a whole home generator and automatic transfer switch?
3) What are you using for transfer switches/panel combos?
Thank you gentlemen.