|
| Hi all,
Just curious if this makes sense and is doable. Having a new boiler installed; so we want have an outlet or plug of some sort next to the system, whereby, we can just an extension cord cor etc and plug it in from the generator? Also, maybe to make it even simpler for us, I think its possible to snake a wire from the boiler, and have it mounted on the exterior of the house, whereby we would not have to leave the garage doors open and instead just plug the generator into the outside outelt? Before I talk with the plumber an electrician, just want to get some feedback from others. Thank you. Bottom line is, we are just trying to make as simmple as possible for us. Just waant the boiler and water avaialble should loss of electricity happen.. |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Tue, Sep 11, 12 at 13:24
| It depends on the "boiler" but many of them can be cord and plug connected. If so, I'd have a regular wired to the house receptacle for the normal power. I'd wire a outdoor generator input back to a second receptacle next to the boiler. Then after you fired up the generator, you could just go pull move the plug over. It's illegal to snake extension cords through walls. |
|
- Posted by alan_s_thefirst (My Page) on Tue, Sep 11, 12 at 14:06
| You're talking about a 'suicide cord' because both ends would have plugs on them. You need a transfer switch which aren't that expensive, and you can probably use them with any generator. Size is a consideration in terms of what you're going to run on it, you may have to go around turning off breakers. |
|
| I recommend making sure your generator provides 'clean' sign-wave power, so as not to destroy the control board on your new boiler. |
|
| It's not a suicide cord if he uses a "generator input" receptacle outside of his house, as ronnatalie said. Then you'd use a normal extension cord to run from the generator to the inlet. |
|
- Posted by weedmeister (My Page) on Tue, Sep 11, 12 at 16:48
| When you say you want water available, do you have a well pump? And do you want to power that as well? |
|
| Thank you all very much, greatly appreciate your comments. Weedmeister, we are on town water, the it will be indirect tank in conjunction with the boiler. Jim |
|
- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Tue, Sep 11, 12 at 21:22
| I am NOT talking about a suicide cord (and doubt the original poster was talking about one either). He wanted to run a regular extension cord. Not legal either, but not insane like the suicide cord. He doesn't NEED a transfer switch if he uses cord and plug connection to move the load. |
|
- Posted by alan_s_thefirst (My Page) on Wed, Sep 12, 12 at 15:00
| True. That would be the only way. |
|
| Thanks all. We went with what our electrician called a "lockout". He isntalled a weatherproof receptacle on the outside of the home; and we just plug the generator into it and bingo. Aslo configured the electrical panel. Supposedly better than a transfer switch; code compliant, etc. I am sure you all know about this, just wanted to let you know the end result. We could not be happier. Thank once again. |
|
| Good news, but did you actually run the generator and have it run the furnace/boiler? Now's the time to find out, and not on January 22nd, when it's 12 below and your power goes out. |
|
- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Fri, Sep 14, 12 at 17:13
| An interlock is only better than a transfer switch in that it is substantially cheaper. |
|
| And having a receptacle fr regular operation and then using an extension cord for generator hookup is all the lockout an transfer you need for safety. Just not for simple convenience. |
|
| YUP, you da man, Brickhead. Nobody else, on this 'FRIGGIN PLANET', is as smart as you. All new posts should go directly to your personal e-mail. Afterall, none of the rest of us even have a clue. |
|
| 'Afterall, none of the rest of us even have a clue." You obviously do not have a clue. Congratulations. |
|
| Thanks Brickhead, That means a lot, coming from you. |
|
| Thanks again. Ibpod; great suggestion, thanks for the tip. We just got our electrical needs done and now off to acquire the generator. We are going with the Honda, EU6500 series on the advice of many others. Hopefully it wont be needed; but its good to have on hand. Jim |
|
| How much will the EU6500 set you back? |
|
| $3,899, plus sales tax, to the good old state. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Electrical Wiring Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.