How To Hook Up a Generator To Your House Using a Breaker Interlock Kit & Power Inlet Box

@thomasgibson8025 2 жыл бұрын

You are one highly educated and talented individual. Guys like you should be getting high pay to teach the next generation of electricians.

@Chazmataz0117 9 ай бұрын

We have used the kzbin.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!

@johnsagl6782 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, i am a licensed electrical contractor for 45 years and i have to complement you on your video. It was well presented, pointed out code requirements and proper workmanship. Great job

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Generator safety tips: This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety when using portable generators. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully to avoid hazards. 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

@danettecleveland2387 2 жыл бұрын

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@charlesmarshall6833 2 жыл бұрын

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@johndoe-cr7om 2 жыл бұрын

Safety glasses, Arc Flash clothing, high voltage gloves. Put cardboard in when drilling in panel, metal shavings, plus pilot hole first before step down bit.

@eddieo9424 Жыл бұрын

Have to disagree why would you use any romex cable also why not a steel ridgid nipple . Also it's not automatic transfer switch.. .

@xj31 9 ай бұрын

I just hooked up a generator inlet box to my house. I must have watched 100 videos on the subject. I wish I saw this 1st, it was the best and really educational. Thanks for taking the time

@Rev22-21 3 жыл бұрын

He's fairly knowledgeable and did a great job. Only as a suggestion: While on the grid map and record the wattage requirements of each home run (breaker) and rate them in priority of need. Mark said breakers or panel with reflective paint & number them, Green [1], Yellow [2] and Red [3]; green "PRIORITY "for low watts, yellow for medium watts and Red for high watts. Green for refrigerators, lighting, furnaces etc., Yellow for luxury (A/C, water heater, microwave ovens, toaster etc.) and Red for those specific loads that will require turning off those "YELLOW" [2] loads when in use. Doing this will remove a lot of guess work later and those pesky trips to the generator in bad weather. Also, might suggest starting your 'TIMER' App on your phone to keep up with your fuel levels 😉.

@2005Pilot 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Ideas!!! Thanks Bro!!

@stemmentor9700 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with Conrad. awesome idea. love that smart app

@williamwood7077 2 жыл бұрын

Color coding is the easiest way to make anything more organized and quickly high lighted!

@postpwned3 2 жыл бұрын

Very rare a video and a comment completely crush it. Thanks to both of you.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Don’t forget the rules about generator safety: This is a very important announcement for everyone. It’s important to follow all generator safety rules whenever we use portable generators: Everyone must see this. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators Hope this helps. Remember safety first

@off-gridlivin9928 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched quite a few videos on generator to home set up. Yours is by far the most helpful. Thanks

@petebovenzi8119 4 жыл бұрын

Truck Livin yep. I agree

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the generator safety tips as well. Remember it’s important to follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your generator. Here are the generator safety tips: 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

@davidhumeston5292 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I hear children in the background.. I think the world is just a better place.😀

@KawasakiZ4001975 Жыл бұрын

I work in a prison as an electrician. I have the opportunity to instruct female inmates on updating lights, & various electrical issues. Ben, you are about the most helpful instructional channel I have! When they get out I am sure they will be watching your channel! Thanks for making such video's!

@stephendullea5307 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for editing so well. Irks me when someone has me watch them threading nuts on bolts, sawing a six foot cut, digging a three foot deep/wide hole, etc. Clearly you value my time as much as I do. An awesome video brother.

@zurdoremi 2 жыл бұрын

you should watch the videos of the chinese girl building shelters in the forest.

@MrWzeljunior 4 жыл бұрын

This is just what I was looking for! You, Ben, are an electrical guru! Many thanks!

@mattkrywyj5184 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that he didn't see that trip coming is hilarious....LOL

@snozzer76 Жыл бұрын

Best video I have seen so far on this subject dual cameras really nice and covers the questions that would be asked

@stanleygavin9903 3 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic! Keep it up, Benjamin. You have a gift for teaching.

@cluna254 3 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed how every video Benjamin does is very well explained and easy to understand. Great job!

@josemilian4167 2 жыл бұрын

it was cool to be able to see what you'd be able to power in a power outage.

@stevenstreibick9593 Жыл бұрын

This was a great all-around video on the inter-lock in stall. Also, kudos on your Menards American traditions T-shirt.

@111111111Tiger 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job young man ! I'm impressed you put it all together. Someone has taught you well.

@ericmullins6794 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. I’ve been an electrician for 30 years and have never used or seen anyone use a torque screwdriver on a breaker. But I have run into a lot of loose connections. I think regardless over time and heating and cooling they would still get loose. I make it a habit to check all connections when I’m doing a job for someone. Keep up the good work.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the generator safety tips as well. Remember it’s important to follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your generator. Here are the generator safety tips: 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

@bobh6728 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not electrician, so take this for what it is worth. If you use a torque wrench or screwdriver one time so you get an idea of what the proper torque feels like, you probably wouldn’t need to use one again. However, in large commercial systems it may be a good idea.

@markbernier8434 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobh6728 According to the code people that is not true and actual testing showed so much variability that the code was updated to require use of an appropriate tool.

@lespaul36 Жыл бұрын

All my time as an electrician I have never seen a guy troque a breaker. Main inputs, yes. But nothing more than that.

@CA10Z 2 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to do this....After watching this I DON'T THINK SO. I'll get an electrician.... Great video and excellent demonstration. Thanks

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Please don’t forget the rules about generator safety: This is a very important announcement for everyone. It’s important to follow all generator safety rules whenever we use portable generators: Everyone must see this. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators Hope this helps. Remember safety first

@skyonedesignersplus1066 2 жыл бұрын

This by far is thee best teaching l've seen and heard thank-you 😇

@christurner3385 4 жыл бұрын

I have searched for an install video for a while and finally found this one. By far the best video I've seen!!

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the generator safety tips as well. Remember it’s important to follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your generator. Here are the generator safety tips: 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

@ivanfranco2363 4 жыл бұрын

This video rocks! You're a natural teacher. Now I feel confident I can install this here at the house. Thanks for sharing!

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Please don’t forget about the generator safety rules: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is only a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

@bryancovert6575 Жыл бұрын

This is the best video explaining how to do anything electrical. You rock dude. Thank you so much for taking the time to thoroughly explain EVERYTHING.

@joemac7214 3 жыл бұрын

Well Done Ben!!! Thank you for one of the best done DYI video's that I have seen here on youtube.

@philward7130 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, the best for hooking up an emergency power generator that I have seen.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Remember it’s important to follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your generator. ⚠️Here are the generator safety tips: 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

@jacksak 4 жыл бұрын

I subscribed to your channel this week and think it's one of the best of the 60+ other channels I have for subs. Your descriptions are very clear, important and easy to understand. Thanks.

@BenjaminSahlstrom 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I do my best but am working to get better hopefully as time goes on. Thank you for subscribing!

@ismaelayala6385 Жыл бұрын

Bin, I like all of your videos and now my daughter is learning from them. Thank you.

@josephcalisto2528 4 жыл бұрын

Ben, you are a natural, love all your videos, never a boring moment- keep up the great work!

@kenblum4840 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making a quality and very thorough video. Keep it up!

@jackconnolly2665 3 жыл бұрын

Finally a hook up video that shows how to do it right!!! Great job.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Generator safety instructions: This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety when using portable generators. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully to avoid hazards. 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

@otnielo.t.manary273 3 ай бұрын

I really love your video; out of dozens of videos that I watched, this is the BEST one. THGANK YOU, Sir! The way you presented everything is just super professional. And guess what, I will do the same pretty over here at my house.

@jeffryan590 Жыл бұрын

This is the ONLY video that shows the SAFEST way to properly install a generator to your house. Extremely well done Take the time BEFORE you need a generator to power your home. Your safety, your families safety & the guys working on the power lines safety is very important. I agree with another comment - mark your circuit breakers, so you will know which ones are the most important to operate & which ones to leave OFF. I also recommend that people do a full system test at least once a year & run your generator monthly, so it will run, when you really need it.

@AutomationDnD 4 жыл бұрын

*WELL DONE* What I mean is, Lots of camera angles with a thorough demonstration. This is was a good instructional video. It *SHOWS* a lot for a non-experienced person to get a good idea of what is involved.

@BenjaminSahlstrom 4 жыл бұрын

Glad that you found it to be useful! Really appreciate the comment.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminSahlstrom Please don’t forget about the generator safety rules: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is only a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

@jerrygrayson65 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great video, you make the best electrical videos on youtube.

@BenjaminSahlstrom 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do my best!

@bloussant 4 жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve seen on generator usage and hookup. THANK YOU for covering start to finish!!!

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Please don’t forget about the generator safety rules: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is only a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

@zTribalstylerz Жыл бұрын

Great video! As per usual ;-) Your random bits of humor are appreciated too

@Rico702Vegas 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome.. some of the clearest videos with the cleanest work. Anyone can learn watching his videos and he doesn't do ridiculous things like using a mechanic's screwdriver on a panel as some "master" electricians do. Thanks Benjamin!!

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the safety rules of using generators: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

@Gruntled2001 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, great job. I hope your channel takes off big time. Hope to see you on your own show on HGTV or something like that!

@BenjaminSahlstrom 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hopefully I am improving little by little but I still have a lot to learn! Thanks for your comment!

@alhinton2425 3 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminSahlstrom hello, do you know where I can purchase a duromax generator at a good price? I've been trying to reach the company but unable to do so. Any suggestions ?

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

@@alhinton2425 Portable generator safety rules: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is only a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

@alhinton2425 2 жыл бұрын

@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast thank you, I appreciate your valuable knowledge. Thanks again.

@charlessessions7293 2 жыл бұрын

I'm new to ur channel ! U sure are wise beyond ur years !! Very knowledgeable !! Nice video !!

@richardhyman6981 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of the best videos on the process and the "whys" of the process. Thank you for posting. I will definitely be watching again before I start gathering my gear to pick up some more of your tips and advice!

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 3 жыл бұрын

Generator safety kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs

@tomallen3605 4 жыл бұрын

You should build a small ventilated shelter at the main panel for the generator & fuel tanks. That way you can hook up and run it rain or shine.

@dwoodog 3 жыл бұрын

I would also add some big ass'd steel poles around it like the ones at the gas station so no one can run in to the pumps.

@Cenlalowell 3 жыл бұрын

Damn good idea

@christined3953 3 жыл бұрын

maybe he should remove the oak leaf

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 3 жыл бұрын

Generator safety kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs make sure you are aware with all the warnings when using generators. Stay safe. Don’t put your family and children at risk. Keep them safe when you’re using portable generators. Thank you

@SpringRubber 2 жыл бұрын

@@christined3953 He did -- at 14:30 in the video you see it's gone. That was bugging me as well.

@AmericanSurvival001 4 жыл бұрын

It all makes “sense“ 😂 now I was doing research on this very topic and you saved me tons of wondering and researching! It’s actually ridiculously simple which I have not guessed and thought it would be more expensive to do so...Great video!!!! I have not looked but there’s got to be a go-between choice between paying for a ridiculous expensive inverter generator and cleaning up the power supply going into the house I wonder if somebody makes an inverter that could be placed somewhere between or on the power box outside or in the upstream coming from the generator directly? Definitely getting one of those sense Energy monitors!

@stephenwgreen78 4 жыл бұрын

Look at UPS systems on Amazon...just a battery backup power strip👍 they also protect from the little power bumps

@meelee8941 3 жыл бұрын

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@meelee8941 3 жыл бұрын

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@jefftaylor8320 3 жыл бұрын

Generlink

@bretthansen4773 4 жыл бұрын

Loved your presentation... great job!

@jeyadevan 3 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video. Thanks for taking the time to show how it is done.

@jeremykamel9655 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I’ve been a generator mechanic for a long time and you explained everything well. I have installed 4 generator interlock in the last few years. 2 for myself and 2 for my HOA employee housing. They are perfect as they give you the flexibility to power whatever you want in your home over a separate generator panel with limited circuits. Let alone the cost being so much more reasonable.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Portable Generator Safety Tips: 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide detector if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Also please never use your generator in your deck or balcony. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. It’s also not safe to move your generator while it’s running. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.infoeFigDfnPkcQ?feature=share and here is a short video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Portable generators need maintenance so it’s important to follow the safety instructions. Hope this helps

@richmac918 4 жыл бұрын

Good job on the video, you took the time to explain everything including the little details someone should be aware of. One thing I just learned was that romex can't be run outside even if in a conduit. Looks like I should have checked on that code because I've done that a few times now and wasn't aware of the code violation.

@BenjaminSahlstrom 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I was able to be of assistance! Yeah, the romex thing is easy to miss especially with conduit since you would think that conduit would be an adequate barrier for outdoor use.

@SP_3333 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, clean easy to understand presentation. Thanks Ben.👍

@paulrhoden4401 3 жыл бұрын

You have made the best video on the internet on this topic. You have answered all my questions. Thank and blessings to you and your family.

@joesauer8068 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Ben! I learned everything I wanted to know. Thanks for posting the links to the components. Btw, I have a 5500 watt generator and a new heat pump furnace, heat pump water heater, and all LED lights so I can run everything powered on! We have regular power failures where I live so it's really nice.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Generator safety tips: This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety when using portable generators. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully to avoid hazards. 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have carbon monoxide detectors if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

@leeroy4839 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus I wish you were one of my kids!! Awesome job buddy.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Here are the generator safety rules that everyone needs to follow: this is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope everyone finds this helpful. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Remember that warnings should not be ignored.

@Skylane2005 Жыл бұрын

Love the leaf in the wiring, at about 12:50. Real world conditions....

@robertlavoie2118 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job son. Explained well, too! Ditto John's comment below.

@KenPryor 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you for doing this. I've been looking into getting a generator for our home and wanted to learn the right way to do things. So many people just want to run with a suicide cord, but I'm not one of them. Thank you!

@BenjaminSahlstrom 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. Using a suicide cord is just not worth the risk! Good luck on your project! Hope you don't have 4" of snow like we do in Tracy, MN right now... Ha!

@Honestandtruth Жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminSahlstrom What happened if we bought a Generator with Neutral and ground bonded from factory ❓❓

@georgeian3243 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for proving the 4 wire cable from the generator to your 1st panel actually grounds the generator. Other emergency generator videos I have watched do not mention grounding the generator. In my case, I used a dedicated generator panel that includes only the circuits to be powered by the generator. Using a similar switching arrangement I can easily disconnect it from the grid and I don’t have to worry about overloading the generator because I’ve already sized the panel for my generator’s capacity.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Please don’t forget about the generator safety rules: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is only a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

@jennalyndonjagroop5809 Жыл бұрын

This was an in-depth video with lots of valuable detail. Thank you for taking the time to explain the hook up. The meticulousness was superior 😊

@dustinjohnson2771 Жыл бұрын

All of your videos are very informative without the typical KZbin fluff. I appreciate your very well researched and trustworthy content. I've watched your videos on installing breaker panels and mini splits before installing a panel and mini split of my own. This particular video inspired me to install a generator interlock and inlet. Thank you!

@toddlaroche5831 4 жыл бұрын

Ben: Check to make sure your generator DOES NOT HAVE a bonded neutral configuration. DuroMax literature may call your generator a floating neutral, but it, in fact, may be “isolated” from the frame vs. truly floating. A simple continuity check between the generator receptacles’ neutrals and grounds will confirm the answer. If it shows to be bonded, you’d probably want to remove the jumper in the generator to unbond the neutral and ground, otherwise your ground circuit between the generator and the panel will be energized as a “parallel neutral” due to it being bonded with the neutral at the panel and the generator.

@BenjaminSahlstrom 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I actually have a video about this very topic coming out later on today!

@4toddlaroche 4 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Sahlstrom That’s great. Love everything you do... keep them coming!!

@4toddlaroche 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of conflicting information “out there” about proper grounding of generators. I spoke with Rob at DuroMax and their suggestion is to ground the generator with a rod attached to the grounding nut on the generator panel. However, if you do this and you’ve got a ground wire going from the generator receptacle to the main panel ground bus, it would need to be removed/disconnected. I think I prefer to ground the generator to the main panel ground bus, and in that case will remove the jumper between the neutral and ground under the generator cover. Simple enough to do. I know DuroMax would probably say not to do this because if the generator were to be used in the field that jumper would need to be reinstalled...which leaves room for user error!

@johncarini4206 10 ай бұрын

My Duromax has a floating neutral, which is fine for a transfer switch that only switches the hot wire. No ground wire because you want any fault to trip the breaker in the generator.

@terryodenbach6477 4 жыл бұрын

You should do an online site like the appliance repair guys have. I would happily pay you for intelligent easy to understand advice. Concise easy to understand advice is not easy to come by. Many youtube videos leave me shaking my head. Keep up the good work.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Portable generator safety rules: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is only a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

@HarrisonFrith-cr4ie Жыл бұрын

One thing that always gets missed - you need a retaining device for a backfeed breaker per NEC 408.36(D), so I'm glad you did this!

@davecee4459 3 жыл бұрын

Love those uni-bits . You do nice work .

@steverabb3439 3 жыл бұрын

This was a GREAT video- very thorough and edited to skip unnecessary footage. Step by step with very articulate instructions without any goofy attempts at humor or drama. So many of these type videos are hard to get through because the footage tends to be more about the presenter than the presentation itself- this kid nailed it. Well done Benjamin!

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Generator safety tips: This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety when using portable generators. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully to avoid hazards. 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have carbon monoxide detectors if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

@mikemiller9119 4 жыл бұрын

Finally! He removed the leaf. It was bugging the heck out of me. Lol

@stoneobject9969 4 жыл бұрын

MEE TOO LOL

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Here are the generator safety rules that everyone needs to follow: this is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Also remember that warnings should not be ignored too.

@michaeljablonsmi4686 4 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed. One of the best detailed videos I have seen. Thanks

@rudy8361 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you use the channel locks as a hammer to punch out the knock out😝😝

@kurtlyons136 3 жыл бұрын

I like the stepped drill bit. I've seen them before in catalogs but never viewed one in action.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the safety rules of using generators: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

@aviationjmp8257 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely well done Ben. Keep up the great work. This video presentation was straight forward and understandable. Great to have the younger generation taking the initiative to help educate those that don't seem to have the knowledge on how to survive power outage's for their own families and homes with the products available to them the correct and safe way. Blessings to you and your family.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the safety rules of using generators: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is only a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

@Last1Out1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Benjamin . Just took advantage of your Sense discount. Great videos

@teaohar2 Жыл бұрын

I very much appreciate the high quality of this video. Well done.

@deanrhodenizer938 4 жыл бұрын

Ben, Thanks for another great video. I did something quite similar to this a couple of years ago. I also have a Square D QO panel with a similar interlock. My generator is a bit larger - 9KW continuous output. My generator had the neutral and ground bonded internally by default so I unbonded them for this application. I made up a short (1 ft) extension cord for the 240V 4 pin outlet that re-establishes this bonding if I want to use the generator for something else. Regarding loading the generator, you also need to make sure your 120V loads are reasonably balanced. You can’t go past half the continuous power rating on either of the 120V legs. I monitor loading individually on each of my incoming hot wires. Just one comment on your installation - In your outdoor panel, I would suggest you make a drip loop at the bottom just before the grey jacketed 10/3 wire enters the conduit and heads for your power inlet box. That way, if any water (however unlikely) manages to make its way into the panel box it cannot inadvertently be directed into the power inlet box where it could cause unwanted corrosion.

@deanrhodenizer938 4 жыл бұрын

One more thing... I also installed a PowerBack Alert device from Reliance. This device makes a very loud noise when the mains power returns. This works great for my setup (panel inside). I am thinking no so good for your setup with your utility feed so far from your house. Perhaps you can use some of those CAT-5 or Cat-6 wires that seem to visible in your video but not connected. This could help you to get a power returned alarm to sound indoors. BTW, big advantage of your setup is that it gets the generator noise far away from your house.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Generator safety tips: This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety when using portable generators. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully to avoid hazards. 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have carbon monoxide detectors if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

@davelamboley1695 2 жыл бұрын

Just started watching your videos. I can do basic electrical, want to be able to do more. Your easy to follow and your work looks top shelf. Gonna tackle an inter- lock and generator project and with your help I have complete confidence. Keep up the good work!

@RJ-mh2yc 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! details all the steps perfectly to install

@JettChristopher777 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bud - I wanted to note something that I learned from the actual packaging of a generator I was considering this past week. It turns out that Generator Output on Dual/Multiple fuel option generators will be DIFFERENT for each fuel type. I don't have the numbers but it would go like this. 7Kw generator on gasoline, 5Kw on propane, and then about 4200 on natural gas. I was shocked and because I also wanted to run on propane, it made me then re-consider the size of the generator as insufficient to run the breakers I want to leave on. Someone may have already pointed that out - as you have 1200+ comments. Great work - thanks for this video!

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

⚠️ Here are the reminders about generator safety. We always need to make sure we follow all the generator safety rules whenever we use portable generators: Everyone must see this 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators Hope this helps

@ferdinandbaez2410 4 жыл бұрын

This video is awesome. Exactly what I needed. The load análisis is an additional part that I will consider. How to I get the list of tools and materials.

@scottwstevenson 2 жыл бұрын

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@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Please don’t forget about the generator safety rules: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is only a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

@perryreese2696 2 жыл бұрын

@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast I agree with you! You never know what can happen, when you operating a generator you need to keep your kid's away from ouperaiting a generator. It always safe to say that carbon monoxide. can be very dagorious for our little ones, keeping them inside your house is way too dangerous. You must keep them at least 10-20 feet away from your house, at all times. Carbon monoxide can cause one of your family members too breath in the fumes while it's running inside your house. could cause a lot of your little ones a lot of problems, so you must keep gennortors, stored outside your of. house. Safety first

@jaden01cortesi87 4 жыл бұрын

Five Star/A plus video! Information & presentation, idk, perfection! Ty! Thumbs up and subbed! ( Recently endured a five day outage - never again! We have the exact same set up as yours, main feed @ original house, then feeds over to a similar power panel set up as yours, which then feeds over to our main/new house. )

@BenjaminSahlstrom 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to was helpful! Give your inspector a call before you get started and ask about any permits that may be required and or suggestions that they might have. Most inspectors are actually pretty great to work with especially if you ask their advice. Good luck!

@jaden01cortesi87 4 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminSahlstrom K,...thank you Ben! 🏆 🥇.....🙏🏼 👍🏼

@JimDean002 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Too many people who do DIY type videos have the attitude that a breaker panel is sacred, and no one shall ever touch it. For a lot of folks that makes sense, as you noted, those two hot lugs at the top will kill you in an instant. But a lot of us use table saws and other tools safely all day long, and have the ability to understand what "do not touch" means. For those folks, having actual, useable information is a huge help. You give enough warnings that I think anyone who's not comfortable doing this would see that they should get someone else to do it. I've subscribed and I regularly share your work. No pretentious attitude, no high production intro's, just "Hi, I'm going to teach you something" and off we go. I love that.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the generator safety tips as well. Remember it’s important to follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your generator. Here are the generator safety tips: 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

@cstar2839 4 жыл бұрын

This was sooooo interesting! Well done!

@anonymousbaros4424 4 жыл бұрын

You're wife must be going crazy with you having to turn the power on and off for all your videos 😁

@myselfmaybe4940 3 жыл бұрын

His Wife? Is going crazy about him shutting off the power to make a video? More like Mommy

@royalway12 3 жыл бұрын

His wife is one happy camper. She's married to a guy that just gave her the security of emergency power.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Here are the generator safety rules that everyone needs to follow: this is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Also remember that warnings should not be ignored too.

@wes326 Жыл бұрын

Hair dryer going on and off, WTF!

@wpapajon1 3 жыл бұрын

You've probably figured this out a long time ago, but just in case, your generator (and all dual fuel generators that I've seen) produces less power on propane than gasoline. In terms of power it's diesel > gasoline > propane > natural gas. According to the manual for that model it should produce 3,500 running watts on gasoline and 2,975 on propane. Surge is 4,400 and 3,740 respectively. Anyway good helpful video on installing the interlock. Hoping to do the same thing myself soon.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the generator safety tips as well. Remember safety is always important. Here are the generator safety tips: 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

@ewicky 2 жыл бұрын

Good reminder about the production differences between fuels. But, it would seem, the overload breaker is what tripped. Unless it's some fancy fuel-sensing or frequency-sensing breaker, it seems like it would trip just as early even if he was running on gasoline. In other words, I doubt it would product a full 3.5kW on gasoline because the breaker would trip first.

@TexasScout 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Sense! Thanks for the discount code!

@MercAudio99 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I do a lot of electrical work for concerts and stuff like that so cool to see it from the home wiring perspective

@larryaugsburger8452 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I had hooked mine up this way. I got an external load center that is wired in series with the existing breakers but has its own meters and generator input. The problem is that the 5-6 circuits I can run on the generator can never change, and it was more expensive than a 30A breaker and a metal plate! Runs well pump, gas furnace, refrigerator, gas water heater, master bath, and TV outlets.

@BenjaminSahlstrom 4 жыл бұрын

The nice thing about the system you have is that it is harder to overload the generator since there is less connected to it. For people like yourself however I agree that the versatility of the breaker interlock backfeed system can be better.

@larryaugsburger8452 4 жыл бұрын

@Paul T Heat and hot water are pretty important to me during an extended outage in Winter. I just wish I had the flexibility to run optional items when needed.

@robj2704 4 жыл бұрын

Square D did a good job on that interlock kit. I've seen some more complicated as well as more expensive. Properly installed, it looks like it will be safe and convenient since the person setting up the generator doesn't have to be technically knowledgeable.

@keoniwalaka8858 3 жыл бұрын

The interlock kits are such a ripoff for a simple metal piece that is just a sliding panel. They should be about $10-15, but instead go for $150.+. I just made my own for next to nothing.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the safety rules of using generators: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Also remember that warnings should not be ignored too.

@instructorherge 2 жыл бұрын

@@keoniwalaka8858 I priced them between 50 and 75 dollars, much more cost effective than transfer switches with 20 spots.

@gunghoadventures871 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Instruction. Thanks for sharing.

@Thick_Thigh91 3 жыл бұрын

This was such an awesome video to watch. I am so impressed with your ability to explain the concepts, and what it is you’re doing. Job well done.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the safety rules of using generators: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Also remember that warnings should not be ignored too.

@lakorai2 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same setup in my house, except I have Siemans panels and went with a 50A inlet. I have the Duromax 10000E model.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Here are the generator safety rules that everyone needs to follow: this is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Also remember that warnings should not be ignored too.

@bwagenberg 4 жыл бұрын

Can you add an LED or would your monitor tell when utility power has been restored while its breaker is off? Great videos.

@moisasolifestyle6151 3 жыл бұрын

loved the hammer pliers lol great video brother. thanks! exactly what i was looking for!

@paulelgersma3971 3 жыл бұрын

excellent, well done video. Load balancing section was great. thank you

@archdukeofsynth 3 жыл бұрын

You need to twist those 30amp plugs to lock them in place after insertion.

@RobertJHouse-zm9ow 3 жыл бұрын

should tape the connectors with elelectrical tape for extra support and H20 prevention

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Here are the Generator safety tips: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Also remember that warnings should not be ignored too.

@IdahoTim 3 жыл бұрын

Question: The start of the video mentioned hooking up a Reversed Breaker. Is there any difference in tripping rating when a breaker is being fed power in reverse? (i.e. power flowing in from the terminals to the mains instead of out)

@dexterandrewgary 3 жыл бұрын

Unless it's a special GFCI breaker, which it isn't, there is no difference. AC is alternating current so the breaker won't even know the difference. You know how there are some electronics that you can plug into the outlet in either direction? Same thing.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Remember to always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. ⚠️Here are the Generator safety rules that everyone needs to follow when using generators: This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety when using portable generators. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully to avoid hazards. 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps

@ericshepherd9407 2 жыл бұрын

1st time seeing your video. I’m a licensed Electrician and thinks you did a great job! Only suggestion is when you are tieing in wires for receptacle…to terminate receptacle 1st just to lower risk factor even tho breaker was off, it is still man made. Great Great job, looking forward to seeing you again. Thanks

@hokanut 3 жыл бұрын

Bens the guy everyone wants as their neighbor. Great video!

@Uejji 4 жыл бұрын

Your generator isn't actually 3850 watts unless it's in 120v mode. In 120/240 mode, it's actually two 1925 watt generators (around 1725 watts on LPG). Most likely explanation is you overloaded your generator because you pulled more than 1725 watts on one leg. When running a 120/240 generator, it's important to try to keep the loads balanced between legs. A product like the Victron Autotransformer will automatically take care of this for you up to 3600 watts.

@noHandle1776 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, thanks for the info.

@CM-kl9qh 4 жыл бұрын

You should plug into the generator before plugging the cord into the panel. If for ANY reason the neutral has become hot to earth (it's happened) the neutral prong on the cord becomes an electrocution point before it gets plugged in. Otherwise, very good demo!

@Zeknix 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like an issue with the neutral not being bonded to ground properly. On a funny note, how else you going to find out there's something wrong with your neutral? :P Can't tell you how many times I found problems that way.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the generator safety tips as well. Remember it’s important to follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your generator. Here are the generator safety tips: 1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps be safe

@CM-kl9qh 2 жыл бұрын

@@Zeknix The sparks are pretty! 🤬😵

@brianjames4169 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation lad. Very helpful. Thank you so much.

@alexbranderi4490 3 жыл бұрын

best video by far Outstanding step by step directions, You look young but you definitely know your stuff

@petebovenzi8119 4 жыл бұрын

From whence do you gather such Wizard like abilities ?? Very helpful .. Saving your video for when the time comes . reviewing it often .. Thanks

@BenjaminSahlstrom 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad I was able to be of some assistance!

@petebovenzi8119 4 жыл бұрын

Been watching your vids most of the afternoon. I especially like the strangulation kitty part. I’m looking to hook up my new Generac 6500 via interlock kit soon. Will be watching more of your stuff. Thanks again for the the great content

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

@@petebovenzi8119 Here are the generator safety rules that everyone needs to follow: this is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Remember that warnings should not be ignored.

@dannix1353 4 жыл бұрын

When I upgraded my old 100 amp panel to a 200 amp panel, I used the inch pound torque wrench to properly tighten every screw in the panel. When I had it inspected, the inspector went in and re-tightened every screw way tighter than the recommended torque spec. Go figure.....

@Zeknix 4 жыл бұрын

I have never seen any electrician use a torque screwdriver. Me personally I will go back and re tighten every screw that was clamping a copper wire. The copper tends to "relax" in the clamp after awhile so I just go back before I cover everything back up and hit every screw. I also re tighten other breakers in a panel that I never even touched cause you never know if the guy before you did a good job. For example, a hot wire in a circuit breaker, that I didn't even mess with, was loose. Because I just barely touched the wire, the wire was no longer connected and lights didn't work in another part of the boat. I blamed the last guy cause I had spent considerable amount of time going through all his circuits he installed and redoing a lot his connections (in the case of the grounds, actually making those connections). But honestly since I knew his work was crap, I should have been checking every single connection regardless of what they looked like.

@RobertJHouse-zm9ow 3 жыл бұрын

does that make them more responsible

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the safety rules of using generators: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Also remember that warnings should not be ignored too.

@bjlongo11 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Benjamin. You really helped me a tone. Love the house. I can tell you've put a lot of time and work into it. Thanks again.

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the safety rules of using generators: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Always remember that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Also remember that warnings should not be ignored too.