Generator question (household wiring to be more accurate)

[buckeyefarmer]

Leedscase,
Thanks for the reply. 702 is the correct section for this discussion. User permitted to manually transfer load. Nothing prohibiting generator connection to subpanel, as long as you have manually tranferred from utility.
So both the OPs and Aarons cases meet code if they follow the correct procedures. Aarons case with the kirk keys makes it fool proof, does the same function as the sliding lock.

As i said before, i don't do this, but don't believe it is against code, if your AHJ agrees. I use extension cords from generator to the load.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I hold an Inter Provincial 309A ticket plus a bunch of others.

Is that canadian?

 

[buickanddeere]

Is that canadian?

I had some help filling out the form on the inside of the cereal box , $5 shipping and handling , waited 10 days and the license was all mine .

 

[Travelover]

Usually generator threads degrade into a pi$$ing contest over back feeding. Glad to see this one was different.

 

[hr3]

Usually generator threads degrade into a pi$$ing contest over back feeding. Glad to see this one was different.

Agreed.. and on that note I think I'll install a kirk key on my dryer plug and main breaker.... Should be ok right ???

 

[buickanddeere]

Agreed.. and on that note I think I'll install a kirk key on my dryer plug and main breaker.... Should be ok right ???

Serious or humour ?

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Agreed.. and on that note I think I'll install a kirk key on my dryer plug and main breaker.... Should be ok right ???

Save your self some money and just pull the meter!

SR

 

[hr3]

Serious or humour ?

Why not serious.. The kirk key has a UL listing doesn't it ...

 

[buickanddeere]

Why not serious.. The kirk key has a UL listing doesn't it ...

I suppose. Seen that on a cereal box too.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Yes, UL and CSA approved.
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