Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch Installation!

in this video we installed 5 KW electric generator and Automatic Transfer Switch for entire house...
it is Powermate PMD 5000s AVR generator and dedicated ATS.
in this video i used background music : no contract - name of the child

[@DartaineanBansavi]

Hi thank you I really like your video,I'm also loving doing electrical work n I'm working as and TA for also 2 years now..

[@powergemelectrical]

As a uk Electrician & seeing all the spiral twists in those wires when you put them in trunking its always advisable to pull the cable off the roll in the same way its been wrapped on & you’ll never get twists. I usually put the roll down in 1 corner of the room (round side down) & yank the end of the cable while walking to the other corner of the room & a smooth line of cable comes off the roll. Or even better with many cable rolls make a wooden stand to pull cable off. You’ll enjoy putting cables in the trunking next time. Try it once & you’ll remember this comment. Great video overall, liked.

[@muhammadtahir3952]

Well done 👍 good job sir your all practical work very well explained step by step

[@utuberlars]

This is a great Video. In Germany its not legal to tell the People how it works!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@AxiomBalkan]

Thanks! Glad that it helped little bit!

[@plaffoner]

Very teachable video, congratulations.

[@DartaineanBansavi]

Hi thank you I really like your video,I'm also loving doing electrical work n I'm working as and TA for also 2 years now.. I'm also going to connect a some thing as you showed on the video and really need some more headvice from you,if you would love to help me out...?!

[@AOK000]

the switch in video is a Millers Falls ATS switch

[@tosynoliveswire1983]

Actually I like ur work it's amazing

[@bestricebrown-cp8fe]

Very interesting... I am from Ghana and I need a training, how can I participate. Thank you

[@mariusvalentin7109]

Very Nice IT helped me alot where are You born because english is not your first language?

[@stevepalmer3435]

Nice video, question, the main current from the grid go to the transfer box or to the main panel broad.

[@kevin00861]

Thank you Sir for your video, it`s very explanatory ! Yet, I have one question please , You connected the city main wires ( Black once ) to the ATS via a switch But the power coming from the ATS to which Switch did you connect it ? Do we need another switch ?

[@AxiomBalkan]

Main power from the meter goes in to the ATS, and then from ATS back to main fuse board, now you can put between isolator switch just to be on the safe side!

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[@selemanibangala7455]

Thank you for the good video, but your music is too loud.

[@ssennonojohnmary4406]

Thanx, but please show how you connect that signal cable to generator and in the change over system.

[@joaozitomorais6672]

Very good your explanation, but what is very important for US to know is wiring diagram for Ats and AMF... please send me the wiring diagram for Ats and AMF

[@ahmedwathab302]

thank you for the video .but have one question ? the ATS has house net and generator may i know how did u connect it ?or if can contact u personality ? thank you

[@Misty7309]

Thanks for this video. I love it. Can you please provide us with who the manufacturer is and the model # of the transfer box. Where to buy is also appreciate. Thanks

[@AxiomBalkan]

Hi! Thanks for the coment, the only thing i know is that equipment is Powermate PMD 5000s, and it did came as a package, gen. Plus ATS, and customer bought it in Spain, sorry but thats all i know...

[@alexgempfer937]

I got similar setup, however my ATS which is although look similar, supports 3 phase generator as well and therefore has 4 terminals on the grid/generator/out connections. Any idea which terminals should be used for 1-phase generator. Also, how did you grounded the generator and ats box?

[@fideliskabwe5380]

What could be the possible causes of the genset failing to autostart(not even cranking the engine).I recently installed a similar genset with exact ATS but can't start automatically, the failure indicator continues to blink.

[@markrobinson3884]

Thanks good explanation where can I get this same ATS to buy?

[@AxiomBalkan]

Hi! Im not sure, customer supplied generator we just installed it... thanks for coment!

[@utuberlars]

ademax-strom.de/index.php?route=product/search&search=ats

[@AOK000]

its a millers falls ATS

[@Purowalangkwenta]

Nice video sir. I have a quick question 1. If I have a 12KVA generator, how may amps do I need for the ATS? 2. If my utility box has a 250amp load. How many amps of ATS do I need? 3. Lastly, If the power goes out I will use about 7kva. So 12Kva is enough but do I still need a 250amp ATS since my Utility box is 250amp?

[@AxiomBalkan]

Hi, thanks, if it is 3 phase gen, you need at least 25A per phase for ATS, that 250A looks a bit too much, specialy if it is for domestic use, so you need to size your ATS acording to your ussage... so if your place doesnt use more than 12KVA at any point, then you are ok with 4 times 25A...

[@Purowalangkwenta]

@@AxiomBalkan Thanks for the swift reply. It would be for a single phase since it's a house only. So would you think a 100amp ATS is sufficient even though I have a 250amp breaker from the main utility line? thanks and keep safe

[@AxiomBalkan]

@@Purowalangkwenta definetly, more than enough, just tell me please what Voltage sistem are you on? 110 or 220V?

[@Purowalangkwenta]

@@AxiomBalkan It is in 220v.

[@bamboo911]

What brand is ATS, 220v? Great video and impressive cable routing.

[@AOK000]

millers falls ats switch

[@giubboni374]

I have a hyundai inverter generator mod.65158, and ATS hyundai mod.65140. I installed the cables from the meter, to the ATS control unit things net input, I installed it to the 16 ampere socket of the generator, in the generator input, I left it empty, ats output , when I turn off the power the generator starts, when the power comes back it can't stop, what could it be, thanks

[@danieljohnson7909]

Hi thanks. How do you adjust the speed to bring un the hertz on those diesel generators ?

[@AxiomBalkan]

Hi! This generator has automatic throttle, so it keeps voltage and frequency constant no mather what the load is!

[@danieljohnson7909]

@@AxiomBalkan I have one but it's not staying at 60 hertz. It runs at 58 and only can bring it up by hand on the governor. The one I have will not go up from 58 to 60 unless I manually move the governor.

[@AxiomBalkan]

@@danieljohnson7909 try to measure frequency with some good instrument, dont rely on one on the generator, maybe is off... and if you are at 59 or 61 you should be ok...

[@danjohnson7832]

@@AxiomBalkan I did all of that. It is an older model speed/governor where it is set with a bolt into the start position.

[@gaizizy1894]

what if we have the government power running but we want to use our stand by generator for 3days only then later use the normal power supply from government? will have to turn off the transfer switch manually?

[@AxiomBalkan]

Yes that is correct

[@vasilismanolis2455]

When the generator works doesnt the volts you are generating go back the the city net? Did you installed somekind of relais to break the cirquit back to the city?

[@AxiomBalkan]

That is what ATS do, automatic transfer switch. There is two contactors inside wich when one is on another one is off so there is no chance for power to go back to main network...

[@vasilismanolis2455]

@@AxiomBalkan when there is no use of the generator the whole household appliances go through the ATS? Ca nit handle such amperage?

[@AxiomBalkan]

@@vasilismanolis2455 yes thats correct! You have to size correctly ats to handle power! This one is 8KW...

[@kayodewasiu7758]

Good work please I want to learn this how can I pls reply

[@dammy-okayofficialofficial2557]

Explain for us, is it relay which cause Generator to run automatically?

[@gatz1014]

Good day sir!!! Do you have any idea where to connect the ats cable to yamada diesel generator 18kva, thanks

[@AxiomBalkan]

Can you please send me some pictures and i will have a look in to it!

[@gatz1014]

How can I paste the picture sir

[@gatz1014]

What's your email account sir, thanks

[@AxiomBalkan]

[e-mail]

[@nthabisengntsoane8877]

How do u connected the signal ats cable

[@saintofgod6707]

Please sir greetings. Where do you connect the automatic start to the generator

[@AxiomBalkan]

This generator in the video comes with ATS and cable to connect them together, you see that white cable it has 5 pin contact on both ends and that how i connected them, so they can comunicate when to start and when to stop generator... every brand is diferent, so talk to your supplier about how to connect them together...

[@RobertGenerators]

So, the unit is exhausting into the garage? Not good...

[@AxiomBalkan]

If you pay attention on video, around 6:30 i explain how exhaust is routed outside!….

[@mancavechronicles2139]

Where can I purchase that ATS box ?

[@mwaledex]

Can the ats work in manual mode without a signal cable???

[@AxiomBalkan]

Yes it can, but then it’s not a ATS ( automatic transfer switch) 😉

[@mwaledex]

@@AxiomBalkan great... I want to use it as a manual transfer switch unfortunately without the signal cable the contactors are not energizing or actuating....

[@AxiomBalkan]

@@mwaledex you have to install taster switches on and off, and connect them to the electromagnet of the contractor like that you will have manual control over transfer…

[@mwaledex]

@@AxiomBalkan ok thanks a lot

[@AxiomBalkan]

@@mwaledex you are welcome

[@davidnganga3243]

DOES THE ATS START A NON AUTOMATIC.

[@AxiomBalkan]

There is two modes, auto and manual

[@goonsville340]

What about the exhaust that looks like enclosed area

[@AxiomBalkan]

Yes it is, but exaust is routed outside with ridgid copper pipe, 50mm (2")

[@jasonschaeffer72]

I'm thinking the garage is probably NOT the best place for the generator ☠️💀

[@RobertGenerators]

Way undersized for anything other than a few circuits. No HVAC systems, maybe a window unit. No large appliances, electric range is out.

[@AxiomBalkan]

Again on the end of this video is explained the size of gen and what the customer will use it for! So thanks for the comments but next time watch the full video before comenting! 😉

[@balkandiytutorials7659]

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