On Thu, 13 Nov 2014 07:15:50 -0500, "Pete C."
wrote:


Terry Coombs wrote:

Bob Engelhardt wrote:
On 11/12/2014 6:26 PM, Pete C. wrote:
...
I use a Square D interlock kit on my 200A
QO panel with a 30A generator feed breaker. It works very well and
the OEM interlock kit was ~$60.


Umm ... the GE's that I found were $150. Why should they be so much
more? Anyhow, I just use the old turn-off-the-main-breaker & back
feed through the welder circuit.

Be prepared to catch a ration of **** for doing it that way . I do it the
same thru the shop subpanel , and every time it comes up I get accused of
trying to fry a lineman or something . Hmm , I was just thinking , if a guy
wired them up right a set of lights could not only tell when the power came
back on but could let you synchronize with the grid for uninterrupted
service .

They can spew that nonsense, but that's all it is. It is physically
impossible for your little generator to "fry a lineman" unless that
lineman violates his safety procedures. They *must* test and ground
every circuit conductor before they are allowed to handle it without
insulating gloves, so it is simply not possible for them to be harmed by
your generator unless *they are at fault*.

Correction to the end of that last statement:

"so it is simply not possible for them to be harmed by
your generator unless *both they and you are at fault*."

People are still liable for their actions, so charging a dead power
line with their generator is strongly recommended against.

--
I started out with nothing and
I still have most of it left!
--anon