Is this product universal for use with other generators having 30A outlet, or does Generac use a proprietary cable?
1113388
I believe it's universal because the cable is generic to all 4 pron plugs on generators.
1113389
All 30 amp generator cords are compatible. For instance the generator for this unit I purchased was a Briggs and Straton.
865385
Yes, a male, four-prong, twist-lock plug. Use your search engine for "L14-30P" and you'll see many images. Many portable generators often utilize the reciprocal female version (L14-30R) as an outlet. But, you would have to double-check the precise specifications of both your generator and your cord to assure connectivity. Many connectors appear similar, but they are not identical.
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It has been a while since I installed mine but I am pretty sure you can. The Generac box has 240 volts coming into it and I believe each side runs off half of the 240 volts. They tell you to balance your circuits on each side of the box. So if there is not a breaker for 240 volts I assume your electrician can take a breaker from each side of the box to run the 240 volt circuit.
65566
Must be hard wired by a professional. This is NOT a DIY project. Consult a Generac dealer and not a big box store because box stores know very little about this product. You will most likely buy the wrong size and switch if you do not consult a dealer.
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Much depends on the model and age of your generator. Many, if not all new generators, 5000 watts (5Kw) or greater have a 30 amp 220v outlet, typically, but not always a NEMA LC14-30 twist lock connector. If a 20amp output, then a NEMA LC14-20 connector. Check in the generator manual for exact details, it should let you know the output ranges and types. Never go smaller than required though, for example, using a 20amp breaker on a max 30amp loaded. Safer to buy bigger, i.e. the 30amp transfer box.
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Not sure why someone would recommend a L14-30P plug for an L5-30P outlet? The line from the geni L5-30p is split into (3) 15 amp outlets. Not sure why someone said it is illegal... You need to use an L5-30p plug for the line. I have a Champion generator this would work on. It has the L5-30p outlet, it is used for home back-up and some people use it for RV generator power.
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No need to spilt the circuits. It has a 30 amp input already. I have the style prior to the newer updates. My generator requires a RV style 3 prong adapter, as I use it on my boat. The newer generators have the 30 amp female input built in.
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They are the same size but both come with different terminals make sure you get the battery with the 1/4 " bolt style vertical terminals for a generac brand generator because some of these batteries have lay down snap connectors and they won't fit a generac generator with bolt style cables, plus get the battery with 12V10aH not 12V9aH. Hope this was helpful.
130134
As long as the generator has a 30 amp 4 prong receptacle this transfer panel can be used
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The 30 amp plug/cord that comes with the panel goes from the generator to the to Power Inlet Box (the little box you see in the pic is is the Power Inlet Box) Male end of plug cord to generator Female end to the Power Inlet Box. Very simple panel and easy to hook up. Works great.
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The honda generator I have requires a pigtail from the generator which looks like a simple extension cord plugin to a twenty amp plug which then plugs into your twenty amp cord that you will run out from the reliance box. Personally I wished I would have bought the 30 amp reliance box which is identical except for the plugin. The 30 amp connectors are more standard size and are more available than the 20 amp stuff in my experience.
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There is a 30 amp outlet on the generator, and with this adapter, you can use 3 regular 110 outlet extension cords with it, by plugging it in.
955010
The generator can produce 17500 watts but... there is no single outlet that can output 17500 watts Here is a summary of the issue: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r27334996-Generac-GP17500E-Generator And realistically there is no feasible residential portable generator solution for using a cable (temporary connection) for more than 50 amp/12kw; above 50amp I would focus on a standby genset (i.e. hardwired transfer switch to home load center). I wrote this about the challenges of going over 50 amp for residential portable generator : http://www.diychatroom.com/f18/clarification-cam-lock-usage-private-residential-applications-170121 "enough to power a house" that depends on your home's load and there are plenty of load calculations on internet that can help you estimate (or an electrician tell you OR if you want to know for sure and be able to track and monitor then install a TED - "The Energy Detective" into you main breaker panel). You need to do is determine what are your emergency circuits needs (i.e. the musts for emergency power), e.g. my emergency circuits are a 5-ton heat-pump (AC/heat-pump unit & fan but not heating coils), electric water heater, water pump, etc. - for me non-emergency would dryer & electric cooking range & oven. The big heavy hitters you need to look-out for are typically HVAC system (if the heating is non-electric then good chances you will not have any over-load issues) and water heater. Given there is no single output greater than 50 amp and given the location of the 50 amp outlet (i.e. 14-50r) on the GP17500E model - if I had to do all over again then I would go with the GP15000E model instead.
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J.R., you want the Conntek L1430520 Y adapter. It has 4-prongs and matches the plug on the generator.This one (the L5-30P) has only three prongs.... won't fit....
65567
The generac panel needs to be hard wired to the circuit panel and the generator. They do not have a plug for either side.
1102430
Yes. I have two generators that hook up into this rig. It works. One is a 50 amp/ 10,000 watt welder/ generator. The other is a 30 amp/ 5600 harbor freight turd. It handles both. Just make sure your plug ends match the box/ generator twist lock.
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I don't know how your inlet is wired(110 or 220). I use L14-30 on both ends for 220 volts as my generator has that type outlet. If the L14-30 is not wired same as your inlet, could be dangerous.