Hi,
Bare with me. I am preparing for a future blackout. I did some research and am hiring an electrician. For my knowledge, could someone help me understand if i'm incorrect here.
I purchased 2 Pulsar PG4000ISR Inverter Generators hoping to run in parallel (parallel kit provides the same receptacle) with interlock kit with inlet socket to power certain circuits in my house. Is this doable? Or would i be better off getting a generator with a 120/240v twist lock plug?
I do not have any 240v appliances in my house or would power. In this example would the Pulsar generators work as mentioned? In parallel it would supply around 6500 - 7000 watts on a single 30 amp breaker for me to divide amongst the main panel?
You don't have a clothes dryer? In any case, I would strongly recommend getting a GenSet that has an L14-30 240V outlet if you're going to tie in to the main panel. If you REALLY want to use a 120V GenSet Pair, I'd recommend putting in a subpanel with a built-in transfer switch and moving your emergency support items to that box.
appreciate the help. the thing i did not mention is that i would only use the generator as needed when there is a power loss. its not meant to replace or provide sustainable back up electricity like at night for 5-8 hours max (i lost power recently in last few years from 10pm-11am). but for my own knowledge will the pulsar not work in this instance on parallel mode? i'm almost certain all appliances i have run off 120v. i do not have any electric dryer or water heater. everything uses gas.
the question i have is, generators 5000w or higher typically have the 240/120v recepticle but the inverters do not (at least the ones that can be shipped to CA). with the pulsar generator i mentioned, could it running in parallel power 6-7 circuits not all at the same time with a single pole 30 amp breaker. i'm assuming i would have close to 7000 running watts to consume but never exceeding 30 amps with the interlock approach.
however most people via online forums and youtube videos run a 30amp 240/120v breaker with interlock or transfer kit because they have well pumps etc.. to run? its not necessarily more power but is needed in their case versus mines?
Yes, assuming you use a transfer switch box as mentioned Reliance Controls ProTran 306A1 Indoor 120V Manual Transfer Switch (30A) , or if all your needed loads just happen to be on the same leg in the main box AND you have exactly ZERO 240V double breakers in the box (I don't recommend this as previously mentioned). You don't want to be half-powering any 240V devices.
the question i have is, generators 5000w or higher typically have the 240/120v recepticle but the inverters do not (at least the ones that can be shipped to CA).
The Champion CARB inverter unit I posted above has an L14-30 240V outlet, as do the more expensive Honda, Yamaha and other 5000W+ CARB inverter units.
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