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Let me begin by saying that yes, I am asking a question about using a backfeed method to provide power to a structure.
However, it is important to note that there is NO ELECTRICAL SERVICE from outside at this time-there is not even a meter in place and there will not be one for quite some time!
I got tired of being a lurker and decided that maybe some of the members here could help me out...
I have read many posts here and I completely understand the dangers and legalities of backfeeding from a generator where there is electrical service is active.:thumbup:
All that being said, here is the skinny on my problem:
1. I have a 5500 running watt genny with at 14-30 type 240 plug. The common and ground are joined, even though it is a 4-pin plug.
2. In the building, I have a full size service panel(because I got it for free with the breakers!)
3. The panel is wired with Ground and Common on the same screw down block.
4. I installed a 50 amp outlet on its own leg for a welder one day when I learn how to weld.
5. I also installed a 30 amp outlet on its own leg for my compressor that I plan to get when I finish law school and land a big job...lol
6. I want to test all of my smaller circuits (lights, switches, etc) to ensure that everything works as I desire.
Without spending money on a transfer switch, which I do not have and I have no intention of using a generator to power the building permanently, how can I backfeed some power into this building for test purposes.
I tried a dead mans cable (50 amp range plug terminated to a 14-30 type plug) but it trips the 30 amp breaker on the generator, even under no load when I throw the 50 amp breaker in the panel. I also tried a 30 amp breaker with the same result.
I am definitely a Data-Voice-Video guy, and not an electrician!!!
Sorry for such a long first post.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance...
However, it is important to note that there is NO ELECTRICAL SERVICE from outside at this time-there is not even a meter in place and there will not be one for quite some time!
I got tired of being a lurker and decided that maybe some of the members here could help me out...
I have read many posts here and I completely understand the dangers and legalities of backfeeding from a generator where there is electrical service is active.:thumbup:
All that being said, here is the skinny on my problem:
1. I have a 5500 running watt genny with at 14-30 type 240 plug. The common and ground are joined, even though it is a 4-pin plug.
2. In the building, I have a full size service panel(because I got it for free with the breakers!)
3. The panel is wired with Ground and Common on the same screw down block.
4. I installed a 50 amp outlet on its own leg for a welder one day when I learn how to weld.
5. I also installed a 30 amp outlet on its own leg for my compressor that I plan to get when I finish law school and land a big job...lol
6. I want to test all of my smaller circuits (lights, switches, etc) to ensure that everything works as I desire.
Without spending money on a transfer switch, which I do not have and I have no intention of using a generator to power the building permanently, how can I backfeed some power into this building for test purposes.
I tried a dead mans cable (50 amp range plug terminated to a 14-30 type plug) but it trips the 30 amp breaker on the generator, even under no load when I throw the 50 amp breaker in the panel. I also tried a 30 amp breaker with the same result.
I am definitely a Data-Voice-Video guy, and not an electrician!!!
Sorry for such a long first post.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance...