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Posted: 11/27/2022 10:14:36 PM EDT
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30 amp 240 or 120 volt on the generator?
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Posted: 11/27/2022 10:30:48 PM EDT
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Quoted: What makes the most sense? Get wire, put the connectors you need on it. Is your generator 240v or 120v? Length you need will determine the gauge wire that will be sufficient. |
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Posted: 11/28/2022 9:35:24 PM EDT
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For my last 240V generator I found it cheaper to buy a generic cable that had the correct plug for the generator, then cut the end off and add the end on it I needed for the plug that back-feeds my panel. I have a larger older, and smaller 240V generator (two is one, one is none) and have a different cable for each one.
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Posted: 11/28/2022 11:01:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 30 amp 240 or 120 volt on the generator? 240 |
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Posted: 11/28/2022 11:03:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: For my last 240V generator I found it cheaper to buy a generic cable that had the correct plug for the generator, then cut the end off and add the end on it I needed for the plug that back-feeds my panel. I have a larger older, and smaller 240V generator (two is one, one is none) and have a different cable for each one. This one is a Champion tri-fuel for fueling redundancy. I’ll get a smaller Honda or two in the future. |
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Posted: 11/29/2022 1:09:19 AM EDT
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Agree with get what fits your generator (cheap option) and change the 50 amp input on your panel.
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Posted: 11/29/2022 1:18:30 AM EDT
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Quoted: My generator has a 30amp output. My house has a 50amp transfer switch inlet. I’ve seen a few random cables that seem like they’d work. Or you can find a 50-30 Cable adapter. The single cable seems cheapest at about $100. Amazon cable The adapters by themselves are $60 plus a cable. What makes the most sense? Whatever is cheapest. However, if you plan to get a bigger generator soon down the road with a 50 amp connection, then I'd invest in a 50 amp cord. If you don't, then I'd use an inexpensive cable with the direct connections you need like you posted. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 6:44:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This one is a Champion tri-fuel for fueling redundancy. I’ll get a smaller Honda or two in the future. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: For my last 240V generator I found it cheaper to buy a generic cable that had the correct plug for the generator, then cut the end off and add the end on it I needed for the plug that back-feeds my panel. I have a larger older, and smaller 240V generator (two is one, one is none) and have a different cable for each one. This one is a Champion tri-fuel for fueling redundancy. I’ll get a smaller Honda or two in the future. I would save your money and buy a couple of champion suitcase inverters. I have both and the juice isn’t worth the squeeze with the Honda anymore. You could buy 3 champions and have a full spare for the price of 1 Honda. |
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