Generator Selection?

[Diggin It]

^^ I just got a notice that the L store charged my card for the transfer switch. They said that wouldn't happen until shipment, but I don't have a shipped notice yet. You said G was backed up on everything. Do you know if they're shipping transfer switches?

 

[grsthegreat]

That i di not know. Only info they post about backlog is on generators. I never get charged until shipment.

 

[Diggin It]

From the other thread:

Agree there. Anyone can install generators.... You have to be licensed electrician to hook up electrical end, and licensed gas guy to hook up the fuel side. There is no training required to install the units, but generac does offer it at a cost. In order to get free warranty work done, it HAS to be thru certified Generac repair facility.

I'll be doing all the physical placement and initial connections, no requirements for electric or gas connections here, homeowner can do everything. I'll have a local Generac outfit double check my work and do the initial start up, so hopefully no warranty issues. LP company will leak test and do whatever else they need to after I get the tank moved.


In the process of burying the gas line now. I'll post pictures of how I plan to make that connection when I get further along.

One question. If I get the multi-conductor Generac cable for the genset to transfer switch, can that be exposed, or does it need to be in Sealtight?

 

[grsthegreat]

The cable is sunlight resistant, but the inspectors generally require it be in sealtight flex as it enters generator. This gives ir some measure of protection against damage. And seriously, sealtight is cheap, as i use the plastic carlon type.

 

[Diggin It]

Yeah, I know and I have some, but maybe not the right size. Fittings aren't quite so 'cheap' though.

 

[grsthegreat]

1-1/4 plastic sealtight straight fitting is about $5. You need 2.

Wont break the bank.

 

[Diggin It]

Clarification ....

Is there a gas pressure test port in the 13 and 16K models? I cannot find a 3/4 FIP-FIP gas vale with one.

 

[Ortimber]

I ain't leaving my tractor running for days at a time. That's why they make purpose built standby generators. PTO generator might be fine for powering tools out in the woods for a few hours, but they will not provide the quality of power needed for today's appliances and electronics.

I have a Baumalight QC12 that has better power than what I get from our coop. It's as clean of power as you will find, and at least as good or better than Honda invertor gennys which are the gold standard in clean, stable power.

From Baumalight:

AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATION
Our automatic voltage regulation keeps power stable within 1% plus or minus from 64 down to 56 Hz, allowing for near constant voltage in the case of an unexpected load variation. This protects your generator from harm and provides a superior quality of power regardless of your property's varying power requirements.

I run this on my JD4052R in E-PTO. Very fuel efficient, and on a bad year, I might run this 50-100hrs. Hardly enough to wear out my tractors engine.

 

[cdaigle430]

Well, it wont work on newer generac systems. The new generacs have encrypted controllers that wont allow 3rd party controls.

I bought my 16kw guardian in 2017 can I get this feature? I see a marker in the front that has a place for a wifi device.

 

[grsthegreat]

Clarification ....

Is there a gas pressure test port in the 13 and 16K models? I cannot find a 3/4 FIP-FIP gas vale with one.

All units have 2 on the demand regulator in the compartment with the battery. The upper port is unregulated, the lower is only live when unit running.