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Aug 4, 2023, 9:52 AM

I'm planning on putting a 50 amp generator plug on the addition.

Here's what I have: Main meter panel outside with a 100 amp breaker running the main sub panel inside the house.

In that interior panel I have a 50 amp fuse with 5-3 romex running to a sub panel in the addition where I'm going to run my new circuits from.

So if I put a 50 amp plug in on the outside of the addition, run 6-3 to a breaker in the new sub panel I can back feed the juice and power both interior panels.

As long as I turn off the 100 amp breaker in the exterior panel, nobody will die.

Right?

I may need McLovin to draw a diagram

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I like your funny words magic man

If you ever go to sell (or even rent) your trailer, this will have to be done. Not to mention it's just the right way to do it. It's a simple bracket that only allows the generator switch to be flipped if the main is off. You will have to make sure to use one of the top fuses though for the generator, so you may have to move one to make room.

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Generator Interlock Kit / OEM Model Square D Homeline 100 A Indoor and Outdoor Panels | GenInterlock

Main Breaker: 100 amp single handle Horizontal throw Right (on) and left (off) 3/4 Spacing between main and first row of breakers Generator Breaker: Top right side 2 positions

Let's keep this electric train rolling with another idea

Please don't suicide plug this monstrosity.***

It's not suicide if you use a lot of electrical tape***

"Pearls before swine"

How often are you losing power that you have to worry about

You try reasoning with hurricane season***

Don't you live in the middle of SC?***

I can see water from my back door***

overflowing septic tanks don't really count as

Since I'm about 100 years old, and have lived <5 miles from

Pro tip - Keep in mind you will need to install the special

I bet they test for that kinda thing.

With all the Facebook Coaches out there doing DIY wiring

Yeah, all linemen assume a line is live even when they

I would guess they do.

That's why you shut off the 100 amp break

They have special fuses that do that. In other words, you

How in the world do I put in a transfer switch

It sounds like maybe you should do just that

Here's a picture and a link. You must do this per code

I don't have that main switch at the top***

Where is your 100 amp main breaker?***

Is this an external line, like to a shed or something?

Looks like this

That's the power company's box and fuse.

Cooch, its the breaker at the top of your breaker box

Has to be. I'm beyond out at this point. Good luck.***

Same***

That's the only exterior box I have***

You have a breaker box an interior wall somewhere, right?***

Yep. Looks like this

That looks like an exterior panel.***

Said it looks like that. I don't have a main breaker anywher***

How do you know you have 100 amp service?***

If that's the case, I would highly suggest reassessing your

Yes you do, probably just a branch mounted main.***

Because when you're installing a generator, that is what

100 amp?

I'm sure your newer rented house does

Are you living in a shed?

if you're a crack shot, and I know you are....you can

I like the way you think magic man***

Somewhat disappointed this is not about a Lionel train.

I'm no convinced this is all one big troll***

*no=now***

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