I have a Hertz meter on the genset AND inside the garage on the breaker panel.I always wondered about the PTO gensets, I assume you have to be reasonably close on setting the engine RPM to get 60Hz out?
You want a generator interlock, a power inlet box on the main panel, and the proper cable running to the generator. An ATS is not needed.I would love to have a standby generator. But costs associated with the ATS is what kills the deal for me. I can find 22kw generacs on marketplace all day long for 5 - 6k. After you add in the ATS and the cost for wiring and plumbing you're at 12 - 13k minimum.
What I want is a standby generator that doesn't have the ATS. Lights go out, I want to go outside flip a switch, turn the genny on myself, have it power my entire breaker panel and save that 7k for something else. If you travel a lot, or physically incapable or turning on the genny, I can see the value of the ATS.
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That's my current setup, except I have a 8kw gas generator. I want the extra power of the standby generator and not having to wheel out the portable. I don't want the complication and expense of the ATS.You want a generator interlock, a power inlet box on the main panel, and the proper cable running to the generator. An ATS is not needed.
Duramax 12kw generator. $1200
Power inlet box $100
Generator interlock $100
Power cable $300
Electrician labor and an additional breaker $500
YouTube search generator interlock.
I went with a Miller Bobcat 250, because especially back when I bought it, I used a welder a lot more than I needed a generator, but it would do both...I would love to have a standby generator. But costs associated with the ATS is what kills the deal for me. I can find 22kw generacs on marketplace all day long for 5 - 6k. After you add in the ATS and the cost for wiring and plumbing you're at 12 - 13k minimum.
What I want is a standby generator that doesn't have the ATS. Lights go out, I want to go outside flip a switch, turn the genny on myself, have it power my entire breaker panel and save that 7k for something else. If you travel a lot, or physically incapable or turning on the genny, I can see the value of the ATS.
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That's really nice! Glad you could do that! Peace of mind!Finally just bit the bullet and bought this:
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Hopefully will get it all buttoned up before our next extended power outage. Pad is poured and cured, and working on getting the trades lined up for the electrical and gas hookups. Thought about going the portable route, which would be fine if I'm home to fire it up but if I'm at work or something it'll be nice to know it's in place and automatic.
Buy once, cry once right?
<>I would love to have a standby generator. But costs associated with the ATS is what kills the deal for me. I can find 22kw generacs on marketplace all day long for 5 - 6k. After you add in the ATS and the cost for wiring and plumbing you're at 12 - 13k minimum.
What I want is a standby generator that doesn't have the ATS. Lights go out, I want to go outside flip a switch, turn the genny on myself, have it power my entire breaker panel and save that 7k for something else. If you travel a lot, or physically incapable or turning on the genny, I can see the value of the ATS.
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That wasn't too fun in Feb 2021 when our power was out for 5 days and it was below 20 degrees outside.$5k to $6k + install + fuel + maintenance to power your whole house? Why spend that when instead you get a perfect excuse to take a stay-cation and a perfect excuse to go on an extended camping trip at your own house. It might actually be nice to be disconnected for a few weeks. Also a good time to grill up those steaks that have been in the back of your freezer for 6 months.