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Wiring for Generators and Transfer Switches


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Electrician Answers Questions about How to Wire Home Generators and Generator Transfer Switches.
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Portable generators and electric water heaters

Question: Hi Dave I am in the planning stage of installing a portable home generator. I will be using a 65KW unit.

Standby generator transfer switch capacity

Question: Hooking up a standby generator with automatic transfer switch. I have 200amp service, can you use a 100amp automatic transfer switch, if you don't want to hook all breakers in your house? I have a Guardian 13KW generator with a inside switch.

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