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onamission1
Aug 21, 2009, 10:43 PM
THis is the generator I want to install, 6800 Watt Portable Genearator ELECTRIC START (http://www.powermate.com/generators/product_detail.php?model=PM0676800&cat_id=3&w=79)

# Wattage

* Running Watts: 6800 Watts
* Maximum Watts: 8500 Watts


my plan is to mount a box on the outside of the house, with the 120-240V L14-30R inlet, so I can plug a extension cord if I need it or move the generator when I don't need it. Now my question is, do I use #6 copper for x y w and ground in a rubber jacket wire ? If that is so I am assuming x is pulling 30 amps and y is pulling 30 amps, which means that I need the 60 amp panel! Is my thinking right ? Thanks guys for you input in advanced!

onamission1
Aug 21, 2009, 10:47 PM
Oh I am not asking about any wiring info about from the main panel to the transfer switch panel but I am planning about running teck outside to the plug or use a 6x6 box and come out with a LB down with pvc into the plug. Is this what you would do ?

KISS
Aug 21, 2009, 11:51 PM
Draw a 240 V load and two 30 Amp breakers in series.

Now is it 30 or 60?

Why not use an interlock kit and ditch the transfer switch.

onamission1
Aug 22, 2009, 12:56 AM
I don't know is this generator able to kick off 60 amps? That's my question ! I am using a interlock kit I'm just refuring to it as a transfer switch

Stratmando
Aug 22, 2009, 04:31 AM
You have a L14-30R Receptacle, that is for 30 Amps.
You could run 4 #10's from Inlet Box to Panels Top Right Breaker(need a 30 Amp 2 pole for Generator), Add an Interlockkit, and your done. You may have a couple of 120 Volt recepticles on your Generator you could use as well.

onamission1
Aug 22, 2009, 08:28 AM
Hmmm okay so its only 30 amps eh... thanks but can I use a 60 amp breaker with a 30 amp generator? Would that hurt an

onamission1
Aug 22, 2009, 08:29 AM
Anything ?

stanfortyman
Aug 22, 2009, 08:31 AM
NO. You use a two-pole 30A breaker as your backfeed breaker.