| Onan Generator as emergency backup [message #340341] |
Fri, 25 January 2019 11:15  |
Tilerpep
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Registered: June 2013
Location: Raleigh, NC
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I would like the 6K Onan to power my actual house (not the coach "house" side, that already is fine as engineered) in case of hurricane, ice, etc.
As I look at common ways to hook up a standalone generator to house, simplest seems to be self contained generator with four prong plug, wire, and double pole double throw interlock kit. Then you have two hots (bonafide 240 possible), white and green all separate to hook up to similar in main panel.
Here is my question/confusion (terminology as well as concept) - As I understand it, the Onan ground is bonded at the generator, and my house (neutral and ground) is bonded at the main breaker panel box. So, can I hook the four plug 50 of the coach to the four expected connections in my house panel? I understand I will lose any 240 applications because of the Onan while serving both legs with 120. Goal is functional, safe and legal.
1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
Raleigh, NC
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