Generac 7209 24/ 21 Air-Cooled Standby Generator Part 1 (of 2) | Osterville, Cape Cod

[@johnnyrayellison2724]

We love our Generac! Its worked perfectly well during any power outages.

[@Lanceb131]

I hope part 2 posted fast please?! I can't get enough of your videos!

[@aaron74]

I'm the same way, I'm not a gear head. My most advanced engine/automotive skill is changing the oil and that's it. lol

[@diegomarconiaristondoe3174]

This is so cool can’t wait to become an electrical apprentice!

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Show up on time. No excuses!

[@jefffielder2429]

Thank you for showing us a way to wire a genertor

[@ronaldkeene3182]

Love these videos, I’m working on installing my own 200 amp panel , transfer switch and the generator. Thank you for sharing.

[@juanjr330]

Good job,a couple of things I would have done different is put a 90 at the bottom to make it easier on the pvc straightening up also install another lb at the top of the pipe then change over to the the seal tite 👍

[@rupe53]

as a 25 year Generac tech, I have to say you covered the installation fairly well. Good point about most guys not knowing anything about gas supply.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

That’s why time in the classroom is so important.

[@AndTodaysProjectIs]

Great Video sir! Thanks for posting that! In the process of ordering and installing my 26kw generac (from Sams club) and really wanted to get a feel for what is inside and the connections at the generator itself. Can't wait to watch part 2 now!

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Good luck!

[@scotts4125]

Nice work. I have a 22KW in Florida. A couple weekends ago I noticed a Tstat was off. Checked the float switch, low voltage fuse all good. I have no incoming 240. Breaker isn't tripped. Removed the panel cover and I have 240 at the breaker. I was stumped. Did a rat eat the wires in my attic but not short them? I had continuity back to the air handler so not that. Maybe the breaker can't carry current? I'm pulling at imaginary straws at this point. On the way to pick up a breaker I remembered the A/C's have load sheds. Sure enough the light is out on one of them. I bypassed it and we have power again. Turns out the Generac load sheds have known bad boards. The old ones are green. New boards are blue. The other thing that through me off was when I checked the contactor in the load shed it was pulled in. I am used to A/C contactors being pulled in to close. This is relaxed when closed. A bad board pulls them in to open. Learn something new everyday. They replaced the bad board under warranty so all back to normal.

[@zekenzy6486]

Great Video. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice weekend

[@PeteCrutchfield]

I just bought that SDS drill. Love it.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Good choice!

[@lowrybrock8272]

Hi Ron! Always enjoy your videos. You do quality work. My dad always taught me if it looks good it will work good. Hope you’re well and you keep making them and I’ll keep watching them. Be safe out there!

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

That’s awesome! Thank you!

[@Gruntled2001]

Ron, great work, as always. I feel you about the engine part - my mechanic skills end at changing oil 😄Looking forward to part 2. And, a separate thank-you for all the time you spend filming and editing. I know what kind of pain it is. Sometimes it takes me more time to edit the video than the actual work itself. Thank you, thank you for that also.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

It does take a lot of time to edit. It really comes down to how good a video you'd like to produce. Now that I'm teaching two nights per week my time to do these videos is even less than it was before. Thanks for the compliment!!

[@vince6829]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@salsantolla876]

Looks like you know what you’re doing 😊👍

[@dgeoffreyfitton2836]

your videos are always informative and easy to follow

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Thanks! I try!

[@tonyd3029]

Great video, Thank you.

[@johnduffy532]

Good video Ron. Thanks

[@ryanmdunn]

Next time you’re in Southern MA / Cape Cod, give me a call if you need something! I’m with Granite City Electric Supply 👍

[@bneomar]

Hey Ron, God bless you man, great videos. Help I have an issue with a generator with the battery because it is always dead I was reading about a neutral jumper there is no clear information. What I can do, thanks.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

The neutral jumper is for new units. If your generator is at least a year old you likely don't have need for a neutral but you should have T1 supplying 120 volts to charge the battery. That's what T1 is for.

[@theamerican7080]

Electrifying!

[@williambottino1262]

thank you so much for the insight and knowledge you gave. I am installing a 26Kw and am having a hard time finding the multi conductor gen wire you use. I live in Jersey as well. can you advise where I can get the wire. Thanks in advance.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Call Monarch Electric in Monroe, NJ.

[@Ricko1962]

I always enjoy your videos! Can you give me an average price for installing the ats box and hooking up all the wiring please? Thanks

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

$1500

[@user-cd7jj5dv9o]

Keep up the great content!

[@JuanNOnly123]

We do a lot of solar and generators and we’ve had nothing but issues from generac recently. The company switched over to kohler and have had better results. I wonder if just got a bad batch of generators

[@davekimball3610]

Hey Ron, any surprising differences between local electrical codes that you've encountered between MA and NJ?

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Not lately but Mass is usually right on schedule with adopting the most recent edition of the NEC.

[@leengly3127]

Love your work, I’m electrician in Minnesota. Is SE cable rated for direct burial?

[@rupe53]

standard SE cable is NOT rated for direct burial. The stuff he is using here is available through Generac and is UL listed for just about anything, although not cheap. You make up the price difference because you don't have to run more conduit to satisfy code on low / line voltage in the same pipe.

[@jessemackenzie6516]

Its not SE. Its TC specially made for Generac. It has N1, N2 ( sensing) 23 , 194 and T1. plus the feeders .Eventually they will be adding a neutral conductor to pair with t1 to satisfy the code.

[@rupe53]

@@jessemackenzie6516 good point about adding that extra neutral, even though that's splitting hairs. Of course, that means adding another connection in the terminal block. The bean counters will all have their panties in a bunch over that!

[@GentechNorthwest-ue4oq]

@@jessemackenzie6516 check with the supplier. They should have a cut sheet for you. That’s all you need to show the inspector.

[@jordan23829]

Nice video Ron, who does the generator pad and platform? Is that usually the electricians job or does a GC handle that or homeowner? Are poured concrete pads the best or do you get the pre-made ones that you just lay down?

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

It's really up to whoever owns the generator. I've done them in the past and I think they're really nice. A precast concrete pad direct from Generac is also a nice option.

[@luisgallardo6371]

Hey Ron, what’s the name of the wire you used? Thank you

[@chuckquinn8026]

I’m assuming you know these customers to take on a job out of NJ? Nice work Ron, and appreciate knowing your limitations. I never understood electricians having to repair gas engines in these units. I have a 22kw Generac and it’s serviced yearly by my installing dealer/electrician but gotta say I would not feel comfortable with them working on the engine 🤷‍♂️

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

If they’re authorized by Generac than they’ll also be repairing the engine.

[@chuckquinn8026]

@@electricianron_New_Jersey yup. They are a top dealer here in South Jersey and they said they stock a lot of parts too 🤷‍♂️

[@GentechNorthwest-ue4oq]

What’s wrong with going through the sill plate? Why the foundation wall?

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

You want to go through the rim joist, not the sill plate.

[@GentechNorthwest-ue4oq]

@@electricianron_New_Jersey that’s what I meant. Just strange that they core drilled the foundation wall. We stay above grade to prevent any damage to the water barrier below grade.

[@mattschoular8844]

Hey Ron, does your NJ license allow you to work in any/all states? Im in Canada

[@wizard3z868]

No every state is different some have no restrictions others have it where you need to have inspection and or local indoserment from licensed entity in that state

[@Eliaslopez.333]

Question unrelated to this video, inside an apartment building electrical panel basement the panels and meters are all way too close the one that’s 14inch is even overlapping the 9 inch ones is this against a code how did an inspector allows this mess

[@rupe53]

you'd be amazed at what can squeak by if something was retrofitted from back when codes were more lax. It happens often in older buildings.

[@Bob.W.]

New vid. 😊

[@wizard3z868]

The larger cables on the bottem of joists some ahj wld make you use strapping because pple are stupid and if you can hang on or from it they will lol

[@patricksheridan3994]

Are you licensed in MA. Why do a job in MA?

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Friends.

[@steveg5576]

Home Depot paper bag...never seen one -- then I'm thinking there's a plastic bag tax or something ?

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

No plastic bags in NJ so I always keep a bunch paper bags for small trash on the job.