I have a 200 Amp main panel. Can this be used to switch over to my 7500W portable generator?
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This is to be professionally installed to code sub panel can be used with a regular 200 amp house panel. Again use a licensed electrician. Be aware it may cost in excess of $1000
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Gen in on one leg...main line on second legYou switch in to main panel.Call local power company they will give you helpBecareful
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You can use a 10000 watt generator if you want, but you can only run 1875 watts through the switch. Think of it as an extension cord, you can plug in a light duty cord into any size generator, put you can only pull a limited amount of power through the cord- it's rated wattage.
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The switch is rated for 7500 watts. Although your generator is rated at 8000 watts, that is probably it's maximum rated output and it's running capacity would normally be considerably less. The max capacity is usually only achieved during the initial startup of certain electrical equipment, which when once running, the wattage drops off. It is important to determine the wattage required for those electrical circuits which you wish to energize, and then balance that demand across both sides of the transfer switch, while also being careful not to exceed the 7500 watts maximum. In the short of it, this is an excellent switch, easily installed, and should meet your needs with no problem. The switch is rated for 7500 watts. Although your generator is rated at 8000 watts, that is probably it's maximum rated output and it's running capacity would normally be considerably less. The max capacity is usually only achieved during the initial startup of certain electrical equipment, which when once running, the wattage drops off. It is important to determine the wattage required for those electrical circuits which you wish to energize, and then balance that demand across both sides of the transfer switch, while also being careful not to exceed the 7500 watts maximum. In the short of... » Read More The switch is rated for 7500 watts. Although your generator is rated at 8000 watts, that is probably it's maximum rated output and it's running capacity would normally be considerably less. The max capacity is usually only achieved during the initial startup of certain electrical equipment, which when once running, the wattage drops off. It is important to determine the wattage required for those electrical circuits which you wish to energize, and then balance that demand across both sides of the transfer switch, while also being careful not to exceed the 7500 watts maximum. In the short of it, this is an excellent switch, easily installed, and should meet your needs with no problem. « Show Less
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I agree with James, assuming your generator is peak 5500, you should be fine. Remember that the transfer switch likes to balance the load, half on one side A&B; circuits and half on E&F; circuits (C&D; is for the 220volt circuit). Check out this web page, look at the Q&A; section. http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/Reliance-Controls-20216A/p1113.htmlSwitch is super easy to install, gauge works well to watch wattage load too. Be sure your amperages are right, that will trip the gen each time if not.
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No I believe it is 120 not switchable unless you purchase a power converter
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The chassis has a slot where a 110/220 switch could be populated, however my unit does not have a switch installed and it is covered by a "Input 104V-127V, 60Hz" label. If my unit breaks I will take it open and check for an extra set of windings on the transformer but right now it is working and I do not have time to take on that extra task.
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Those two panels if in either series or parallel will still be over the max rating for the Midnite Kid 30 Amp controller. You can test this by using their Midnite Solar Kid Sizing Tool. However, the system will work if you switched your battery bank to 24v.Thank you,AW
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I think he means with an inverter. Yes, if the inverter is rated at 750 watts or more you should be able to use this with it.
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You can, make sure your portable generator is sized appropriately for the circuits you plan to protect. You will need to manually transfer the power from the utility to generator and back to the utility when utility power returns.
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No, I put a 30amp breaker in the main panel to feed one side of this switch. The other side will be wired to a generator. Hope this helps.
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I believe you can, but that doesn't mean that you should. Making the controller to all this conversion will severely alter its efficiency. There are charts in the manual showing just how much you lose, the more converting you force it to do. You're best off trying to get your panels bank output configured to be as close to battery voltage as possible.
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Yes. If you go to page 6 of the champion 9000/7000 watt generator manual (http://www.championpowerequipment.com/pdf/manuals/41532/41532_manual-english.pdf) you will see that one of the receptacles on your generator panel is a NEMA L14-30R receptacle. NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) provides a list of standardized plug configurations. L14-30R represents one such configuration. This receptacle requires an electrical cord with a locking connector. It is common on many generators (your 7000 watt Champion as well as my 7500 watt Westinghouse). The "L14" refers to a receptacle that can be used with circuits up to 120 or 240 volts. The "30" represents a current use of up to 30 amps. A locking connector is required so that the attached power cord does not come undone due to generator vibration. In short, the CONNTEK 20601 (25 foot) cord will meet your needs. This power cord provides the proper plug on one end to connect to the generator's L14-30R receptacle as well as the proper connector on the other end of the cord to attach to the transfer switch (presumably) on your house. I purchased this exact cord my Westinghouse generator and it works just fine. Hope this helps.
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You can but... For me, the panels are atop a 50 ft tower so I mounted it up there then discovered that when it is not actively generating, it is actually consuming, albeit a small amount, of energy. Therefore, the on/off switch became useful but having it down below would require separate 60+ ft lengths of copper cable. I opted not to use the generator. I installed another panel instead with good results.
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The switch is rated for 7500 watts. Although your generator is rated at 8000 watts, that is probably it's maximum rated output and it's running capacity would normally be considerably less. The max capacity is usually only achieved during the initial startup of certain electrical equipment, which when once running, the wattage drops off. It is important to determine the wattage required for those electrical circuits which you wish to energize, and then balance that demand across both sides of the transfer switch, while also being careful not to exceed the 7500 watts maximum. In the short of it, this is an excellent switch, easily installed, and should meet your needs with no problem.
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I don't see why not, but it wouldn't use a high amp setting, the terminals are not designed for heavy power flow.
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You could as long as it was isolsted from the utility power grid with a transfer switch or equal, keep in mind thstit is only 120vac output and your house panel is most likely 120/240. Better use is for emegency backup seeSunbyrd.com or kcbyrdelectric.com will link you there. We use them in a stand alone backup systemtnx, kee.