Bought a generator lockout kit to finish my generator install

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem) 04/21/2020 at 14:03 • Filed to: quarantine generator install

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It consists of 2 metal plates, 3 screws, a drill bit, 2 zip ties, some blue thread locker, some warning stickers and a sheet of paper.

It cost me $70 for what it maybe $10 worth of materials.

MonkeePuzzle > CalzoneGolem 04/21/2020 at 14:18

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it will be satisfying to have the install look professional though.

I’ve seen a few alarmingly janky generator installs. 

Snuze: Needs another Swede > CalzoneGolem 04/21/2020 at 14:20

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I’ve installed a bunch of these with my dad. $70 seems a bit steep, but it’s a good thing to have and will hopefully save you, or someone, from blowing shit up.  If nothing else, think of it as improving resale on your house. 

vondon302 > CalzoneGolem 04/21/2020 at 14:36

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New business opportunity!

CalzoneGolem > Snuze: Needs another Swede 04/21/2020 at 14:39

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$70 seemed like the only option for one of these for my panel but it didn’t seem that expensive compared to similar kits offered panels. They had some at Lowes and they were $60. It’s definitely a small price to pay for the piece of mind and to bring the wiring up to code. 

CalzoneGolem > MonkeePuzzle 04/21/2020 at 14:40

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Yeah I’m hoping it’ll help if they ever need to hook up the generator when I’m not here.

CalzoneGolem > vondon302 04/21/2020 at 14:45

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I’m guessing this sticker and the testing it represents is the entire cost of admission so I’ll pass. 

vondon302 > CalzoneGolem 04/21/2020 at 14:55

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Lol true.

I’m kinda ignorant on where this goes.

Do a finish write up please.

Thomas Donohue > CalzoneGolem 04/21/2020 at 15:18

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I’m afraid to ask....what are the zip-ties for?

I went the route of a manual transfer switch for six breakers.  A bit more expensive, but with a little extra wiring it worked out OK.

CalzoneGolem > Thomas Donohue 04/22/2020 at 07:11

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They are to secure the generator breaker to it’s neighbor s