Joey Mack Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I have an 1100 sq" house.. I have 2 fridges, elec. stove. 900w microwave, 2 T.V.'s on at all times, 110v well pump, 2 security systems, and 7 pairs of LED spot lights around my house and buildings. My Cheapass 7500 watt Harbor Freight (Steady running power) not Surge power, generator works great. I have a small Natural gas heater that is self contained, so I can shut my gas pack off to ease the load on Genny.. I believe you have a pellet stove for heat, so that helps.. Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Bob, We lost power last week due to a wire fire on our lines.. here is my house on Generator, and there is a picture of a plug that My electrician installed for me. $250.00 parts and labor for it.. Yes, I do have to start my Genny, and turn the main breaker off, and turn on Jojo power by flipping a double 30 breaker,, but as you can see it works.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Right on man thanks for your input. Maybe that’s what that plug is coming out of my fuse box. I never really knew what it was. a broken all power. Thought it might be easier just to get a new one.Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Your welcome... The generator is around $800.00 here, I have a short 10g 4wire harness with twist lock 4 pin plug ends.. It's easy.. I just hook Genny to the house that way.. By the way,, the small covered box on the top left corner of my panel is the input for Genny.. Good luck Bob... jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Excellent thanks Bubba. I may just fix the all power and sell it to somebody. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 🍻 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 Is it one of those champion generators from harbor freight? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Predator... 420cc engine.. it has electric start, but it starts on 1 or 2 pulls, so no biggie... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Bought this house 16 years ago. The plug is been hanging out of the power box. I did not know what it was for. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 Yea that looks like an “RV” style plug 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Bingo!!! I bet it back feeds a double breaker.. Take the inner cover off and look.. neutral and ground may be together on the ground buss, and red and black should be feeding the breaker. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 It marked 2 live one ground Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
67RModel Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I see Bob's DM playing peekaboo behind the house 👁️🗨️. What a little tease...lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 That will work too Bob.. as long as you have 2,, 110v+ poles going to the breaker.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I noticed it was kind of right there, so I made sure it was in the photo on purpose. Oh I know some of you fellas a little bit excited over it…… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I just had an electrician add the garage. I think I will text him and ask him if he knows anything about it. Thanks for your input fellas. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 how about a better pic. of the DM??? BOB !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 You guys don't fool me for a second. They're your plugs for EVs. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I’m having trouble downloading pictures for some reason. Sorry guys. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 67RModel Posted January 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2023 I am building a "shop built" generator. Below is the power source. Its a clone of a Lister CS single cylinder diesel. Its rated at 8hp at 650 rpm. I will be turning a 6kW Allis Chalmers generator head originally meant to be driven off the belt pulley of a tractor. Its a 4 pole head so I will need to speed it up to 1800rpm for 60hz power. Its all really just a fun fabrication and design project. I will have an insane amount of money into it just to put out a measly 6kW. And it wont be all practical since it will be so heavy and stationary. I think the bare engine is around 1100 pounds. I figure another 1000 pounds or so for the I-beam skid I am going to build and the generator head. For standby power now I have a little vintage 3500 watt Kohler with a Briggs engine on it that puts out 220V I can back feed my panel with enough to run my natural gas furnace, the refrigerator and a few lights. I also have the coal stove and a variety of old wood stoves for heat if things get real bad. 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) Had no problem with the others…🤔 Edited January 2, 2023 by Onyx610 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Right???? all of a sudden they won’t take. I might have to go on there and delete some of the older stuff..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Wow, that thing is bad ass. Kind of reminds me of these big rigs will you have to spend lots of money just to have fun with them… Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 20 minutes ago, Mark T said: You guys don't fool me for a second. They're your plugs for EVs. Lol! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 And Joey is running his house off his electric ford lightning. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/49/#findComment-519774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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