How to Connect and Run a Generator
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Generator Questions by Rhonda in Rhode Island: I have a generator that came with the house that I bought, How do I connect and run the generator? © By: Dave Rongey |
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[ad#block] Electrical Question: I have a generator that came with the house that I bought, How do I connect and run the generator?
- I have a Genpower generator 10.0 that was acquired with buying a house, but there is no manual.
- How do I start it, do I need to prime it?
- Do I need to check the Oil?
- How do I connect the generator to the house?
This electrical wiring question came from Rhonda, in Foster, Rhode Island.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your generator questions Rhonda.
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Generator Questions by Rhonda in Rhode Island
The following link will help you with a Genpower generator: Genpower Generator
If your system is a Briggs and Stratton GenPower 10.0 Generator from Generac Portable Products then this will help you locate your manual: Generac Generator Manuals.
This will give you all of the information necessary for the operation and maintenance for your Genpower generator.
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The following resources will help you understand how a generator is connected to a home and the various options you will need to consider.
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