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Trying help homeowners learn about their generators. Quick tips and tricks to help homeowners get through a power outage without having to call their service provider.
If you never cut your own grass, a portable generator is not for you.
If you never cut your own grass, a portable generator is not for you.
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Generac Generator Battery Maintenance #generac
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#generac #backuppower #generator #generatorepairing
Inspecting a 200a Generac Automatic transfer switch
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I was doing a start up on a new installation. This these are just tips on a few things to look out for on a 200amp Generac Automatic Transfer switch. Drop a comment with any questions. #generac #backuppower #generator #generatorepairing #diy
Generac Mobile Link Setting up WiFi
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We get a lot of calls regarding setting up the mobile link. Even if your not tech savvy, you can do this. Don't get intimidated by this process ... its easier then it seems. watch the video a few times and you'll get it. Drop a comment and I'll get back to you. Thanks for watching. Remember maintenance is key to your happy generator.
Generac 100kw and a couple propane tanks
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We provided the generator and related components. We were also asked to assist in the installation process however we did not handle any of the install work. The experience we have helps make it easy to get a good job done. Great team helps as well. John from Carmine Apollonio Contractors was a huge asset. They handled all the site work and did a great job. The Bobcat E145 worked flawlessly. If...
Generac 20kw, 22kw, 24kw Removing airbox and mixer assembly. #generac #generator #backuppower
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Sorry I forgot to include the tools I used The bolts for the mixed are 5/16 alan… I used a T handle with a 6” shaft. 8” would have been ideal. The Milwaukee demo driver was very helpful. You could use a pipe wrench as well but I don’t recommend that. Thanks for watching.
Generac 24kw whole house How to connect load shedding #backuppower #generator
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Generac 24kw whole house How to connect load shedding #backuppower #generator
Generac Generator - how to turn off during an outage
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Generac Generator - how to turn off during an outage
Generac 20kw runs even when it has power
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Generac 20kw runs even when it has power
Delivering a Generac 48kw with an excavator #generac
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Delivering a Generac 48kw with an excavator #generac
Generac 25kw - universal key and service access #generac #kleintools #generator
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Generac 25kw - universal key and service access #generac #kleintools #generator
Generac 9kw - installing a concrete Gen Pad
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Generac 9kw - installing a concrete Gen Pad
Installing the LP Tank Monitoring for Generac Mobile Link
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Installing the LP Tank Monitoring for Generac Mobile Link
Generac 20kw Maintenance - How important something so simple is
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Generac 20kw Maintenance - How important something so simple is
(RE)Connecting WiFi and Battery Maintenance - Generac 24kw
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(RE)Connecting WiFi and Battery Maintenance - Generac 24kw
Generac 20kw Talking about Maintenance and replacing the circuit breaker door
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Generac 20kw Talking about Maintenance and replacing the circuit breaker door
Generac 25kw Liquid Cooled Circa early 2000's removal and replacement
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Generac 25kw Liquid Cooled Circa early 2000's removal and replacement
Delivering a Generac 24kw and pulling out a Generac 10kw Liquid Cooled
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Delivering a Generac 24kw and pulling out a Generac 10kw Liquid Cooled
Generac 22kw 2.4L FALSE - Low Coolant Alarm
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Generac 22kw 2.4L FALSE - Low Coolant Alarm
Receiving a Generac 48kw Liquid Cooled
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Receiving a Generac 48kw Liquid Cooled
Generac 20kw Restarting a unit in manual
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Generac 20kw Restarting a unit in manual
Generac GTS Transfer switch Setting Exercise
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Generac GTS Transfer switch Setting Exercise
Generac Air Cooled WiFi Module Installation Instructions
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Generac Air Cooled WiFi Module Installation Instructions
Setting up WiFi on your Generac Generator
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Setting up WiFi on your Generac Generator
Generac 200Amp Service Rated Transfer Switch - HOW TO MANUALLY TRANSFER during a power outage
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Generac 200Amp Service Rated Transfer Switch - HOW TO MANUALLY TRANSFER during a power outage
Where do you put the Neutral for battery charger in transfer switch ?
You can land on neutral block or put a jumper from the lug in generator.
@@ipowergenerators4200 sweet thanks what i thought but wanted to make sure t
The mere fact that you're not raising your voice and we can hear you is all you need to know. No one is going to be right on top of their generator, which is why sound checks are usually done from 21 feet away. The neighbors won't even know this generator is running and with the windows closed, the owner will hear at most, a slight rumble and it will quickly become background noise and forgotten.
The manual for the clock is confusing, this helped a lot, thanks!
Yea it is… took me three reads figure it out
Hey buddy, licensed master electrician here. I have to admit, it’s been years since I’ve done an automatic standby generator. And I can likely count on one hand how many I have done. I’m working on quote and was wondering, what kind of cable would you recommend for a 26kw generator? I’m trying to avoid running everything in one big raceway and having to PVC pipe everything if possible. I noticed in one of your other videos the cable had the controls and power all in one. Thanks !
Hey bud, thanks for watching and reaching out. The cable can be bought from tcerdirect.com or if you do a google search for Generac cable wire. Let me know if you have trouble finding it.
Is that generator cable rated for direct burial? What size cable is that? Looks small for 200A
It is direct burial but not sure the size. Might be #3. It’s rated for the output breaker on the generator not the service to the house
All of them are like this lol
I see your point. But what’s the solution here? Assuming we can’t move the fence.
Give me a break... Are u serious!! It's hotter then that on 70% of the planet!
When some people get money, you can't tell them anything.
This generator has been running since before he even thought about becoming tech 🤣😂
Because its full of copper and aluminum
You think that would be obvious as you do it for a LIVING AND MAYBE HE WANT YOU TO BUY A NEW ONE FASTER
Because they have no common sense
And yet it seems to be working
Ha, I was able to get it to run once but after that it wouldn’t start. Needed Bosch actuator and a ton of other maintenance and repairs. The actuator is about $650
Its a generator it should be built to withstand constant operation in minimum 120 degree atmosphere without failing.
It probably could. But why put extra stress on the system
I was waiting for that poor little mini ex to tip forward hauling that genset.
That little baby is stronger then it seems… she’ll tip if your not positioned right or loaded right. After 12 years I’ve found the sweet spot with it
You should see where they put em in RV’s. They suck in air from the bottom because they’re enclosed on all sides
And people wonder why they don't work right or fail prematurely ???? smh
@ipowergenerators4200 what about a generator other than the switching circuits would give a dam if it's 80 or 120 degrees? The engine burning propane?
Would you say this is suitable for a 12k square foot house ?
No, not for the whole house. Maybe a third of it. We’ve done 100kw for a house that size.
@@ipowergenerators4200 120KW an where do I get one ? ( Nebraska )
@ILIK3HATERZ generac makes 100,130,150kw. If you need a 120kw it would have to be built and your local industrial dealer could handle. Go to generac.com, under dealer located based on your zip code. You’ll find options close to you.
That exhaust is going to burn up that AC unit.
It’s far enough away and the exhaust goes on an angle towards the house so it misses the condenser.
Nice tip 💡
What causes the fuses to blow to begin with when wiring? Just curious for my understanding. About to install two of these on my new build. Thanks in advance.
when your wiring up the ATS, typically you want to get power back on inside the building, so you wire up the line voltage coming from the utility to the transfer mechanism or breaker (depending on your switch)...once you do that, there will be power at N1, N2 and T1 to the board in the ATS. Then if you run you connect your control wires, the other end of the wire will be hot ... so in process of connecting everything you can easily ground the hot causing the fuses to blow. If you disconnect the molex plug you remove the "hot" from the board ... effective making it better to run the wires. The fuses in the board at the ATS are not easily sourced locally .... at least not where we are. Hope this makes sense ... i know its a little confusing.
@@ipowergenerators4200 Generac gets an arm and leg for those fuses. We sourced them through Amazon in bags of 50 and gave each tech a few to keep on the truck. They don't seem to randomly blow like the older BBS fuses, and I have only had to do replacements on a new unit start up, which means someone goofed while wiring the system.
@rupe53 I know, they are really pricey. I unplug the molex at the lcm before sending any ats out. This way they can’t screw it up
So after everything is wired up, including the control lines, it is OK to plug back in? I am currently waiting to be energized by PSEG. I have the connectors unplugged at the moment. All my connections between two ATS’s and generator have been made.
@@sevendust07660 if you have double checked everything and all is tight then you can reconnect. It may take a few minutes for all of the lights to cycle on the load shed modules when first powered up. Hopefully you ran an extra set of wires to #23 & #194 between the switches.
1:04 start
Excellent!
Thanks
great explanation of why you need to do this...bravo...and Godbless
Generac instructions say that step #1 is to shut off the utility main line circuit breaker before doing any of this. Is there a reason you didnt include that step?
Or if you change the programming to 2 wire start you just touch those two cables and the gen will start?
Do you need the two wire start conversion kit for this model?
You do not need a conversion kit for the generator however that transfer switch wiring would have to change a bit.
Two thoughts come to mind.... First is that Thermostat wire insulation is for Low Voltage, and shouldn't be in the same enclosure as conductors with high voltage. Use wire rated for 600V like the service conductors are, such as 600V MTW. Second, interupting the command for the Condensor, doesn't stop the Air Handler from requesting Cooling. Instead interupt the Cooling request between the Thermostat and the Air Handler. BTW, the Transfer Switch won't shut down the AC unless it is determined that the Generator is excessively loaded.
100kw more than $100k how?
That’s what the total cost for install ended up being. Electrician, plumber, propane and other site work. Crazy how expensive it has become.
Carb cleaner did it for me! Thank you!
Great to hear!
Well have a very similar one but will not start tried your method what else can I do?
Did you check the spark plug? How many hours on the unit? You’ll need to adjust the valves every 100 hours of use.
How long had it been sitting there non functional before they called you to figure out why their generator didn’t work? I’m also going to bet they went with the least expensive bidder to install….
I’m not certain who installed it, I was just there to do the start up. But yes the homeowner got the work done for free or very little cost. You get what you pay for. Respectfully, we had to bill for the follow up visits. Literally everything was wrong on it, multiple junction boxes missing match color wiring, wires not run correctly, etc.
@@ipowergenerators4200 I’ve seen too many terrible installs to count at this point….the unit with a 100 A load shed…connected to the entire ATS. The unit 18 inches from the house…only on the exhaust side, with the hot gas exhausting directly into a brick wall… Or the 200A service, 30kw liquid cooled Cummins generator with a 100A ATS…. If only people would realize they get what they pay for! The unit in this video clearly isn’t new based upon visual inspection. I hope people watch videos like this and learn…
Hi, my Briggs and Strantton 6250, only starts and runs after I spray carburetor cleaner sprayed into the carburetor. Then runs sluggish
Though to say but …. Could be a few things, dirty carb, bad gas, choke is closed or a combination of those. How old is the gas that’s in the tank?
@ipowergenerators4200 the gas is new, about two weeks. It ran perfectly two weeks ago, while power was out. I added "STA-BIL" 2oz, gas treatment. Then, I tried to start it, and it wouldn't start. I ordered a new carburetor from Amazon. Hopefully, that will fix it.
@@ipowergenerators4200 Thanks for the reply 🙏 👍
@Logansrunn1701 are you sure the gas valve is open? Stabile will not cause the unit not to fire.
@ipowergenerators4200 Thanks, I put in a new carburetor, and now the generator works great
I bought a brand new 24Kw 72101 with 200 amp transfer switch. I needed a new main panel and after dismantling the the main panel the transfer switch was unboxed. The electrician found the grey wire terminal was snapped off the bottom coil. Now Generac says i need to file a warranty claim and wait for service. Would you recommend replacing the entire transfer switch component or just the damaged lower coil ? Thanks for any response.
It happens all the time. I would just replace the coil. That’s what generac will pay for. Chances are the electrician bent it as they are very delicate.
@@ipowergenerators4200 Thanks for the quick reply. It definitely came this way I opened the box and was there when he took off the cover. The problem is after alerting Generac I was told that an authorized Service center has to look at it, and I have to wait for an appointment.
@richiecapuccino9853 anyone can make the repair but if you want it covered by warranty then a warranty dealer would have to make the repair. if you replace the part it would be at your expense
Do you leave the switch up or down
Well, it would depend on if you have utility power or not. If you’re asking this question it’s best not touch it.
The board tells it where to be basicly. It has utility sensing wires (n1 and n2) that tell the board "hey we have power and this is what's preferred". It's automatic so you shouldn't touch it. Never operate a transfer switch with live power, only dead power and generator off
Does the exhaust blow as hard out the left side front as the 22kw air cooled? We have a 22kw now and it blows hard and kills the grass. Will the 32 kw do that?
No the liquid cooled units do not run as hot as air cooled. However, if the generator is running for a long time (multiple days) plants and other taller vegetation may get affected. Grass generally is effected by it.
@@ipowergenerators4200 Where does the gas and power cable connect? Same location? Can you show that in a video? Where is the green/yellow/red/ indicator light? Next to the control panel? I have a 22kw and moving up to a 32 kw.
@AlongtheRiverLife really depends on the model you’re getting. On the pre-2024 model 32kw units there is no outside LED indicator light. The electrical connections will always be as close as possible to the breaker on the generator. In the video you can see where the gas line is connected on this particular model. It’s best to have the spec sheet for your model … it’ll tell you where the connections are.
@@ipowergenerators4200 Understand. Ours will be a pre-2024 model. We'll wait to see where connections are when we get it. Do you find it much quieter than a 22kw air cooled?
I would of walked away nope
Looks good now. Good job
Not done correctly, but lucky for that customer they called the one with solutions to the problem. Appreciate your time thank you
Simple straight to the point information, in under 5 minutes. Thank you and this was very useful. Appreciate it!
DO NOT buy Generac! Do yourself a favor; turn, run, and never look back. Generac isn't about the generator but the protection racket. Literally, they charge you to unlock and see the data within the app you already paid for and own. Unethical business tactics at there worst! Shame on these cheap-suit carpetbagging hustlers!
I think you are miss informed… there is a version that is free. But as with everything in life … no such thing as a free lunch. Generac provides a good product at an affordable price. Every company has to produce a profit… otherwise what’s the point?
@@ipowergenerators4200 Agreed. All you say is true to a degree. Albeit, YOU are the one misinformed. My multiple neighbors who either, like me own Generacs, juxtaposed with those ownining Cummins, can ALL bear witness. Both cost the same price. Both provide software a certain functionalities cost free. But Cummins out performs in every category, especially in cost free useful information provided within their app. If you wish to hear true information, come to my house, my neighborhood.
@@ipowergenerators4200 Let's see... You work for generac, right?
@ipowergenerators4200 I responded with details how multiple people in my neighborhood have whole home generators, predominantly Cummins and Generac, and how Cummins, both in functionality and practical usefulness of their app, outperforms my Generac for the same out-of-pocket cost. That response was taken down almost immediately.
@ipowergenerators4200 I am NOT misinformed. I speak from practical application. You ask me not to believe my eyes as you imply to readers that I don't know what I plainly do know. I do not despise my Generac and am happy to have it when power is out--a common occurrence in Galveston County. I merely testify that, were I to have the opportunity again, I would DEFINITELY choose Cummins. And, Generac's support, hand-in-hand with the usefulness (more accurately, uselessness), of their app, are less than stellar. ...not to mention the arrogant and insulting manner they find as acceptable treatment of their customers--including me.
So u basically splice the wire goin to condensing unit? And one set goes to unit and the other to the load shed module?
Yea basically… you only have to break one wire…. Preferably the signal wire.
@@ipowergenerators4200 kool thanks i'll try it tomorrow
You seem to be the man who can help me. I have a 20kw (about 14 years old) and two transfer switches. I am in Florida. When the power fails, the generator starts up and after a few seconds, activates the transfer. Only 1 switch activates. The other box of the xfer needs just the slightest tap, and the solenoid engages. Two different companies have come out and replaced a small control relay (clear cube). It doesn't fix the problem. Have you got any ideas? Nothing obviously wrong. Thanks for your advice!
Really appreciate the compliment. We’ve seen this problem from time to time. The issue is with the springs in the transfer mechanism or the transfer coil magnetic loosing its ‘magnetic magic’. The transfer coil is an electro magnetic, when it gets 120vac from the transfer relay (obviously that wasn’t the problem) it energizes and pulls in a cylinder which switches power. Check the limit switches, transfer coil, springs in the transfer mechanism and cylinder for any binding or resistance. The last one is not likely but worth checking. If you in the Jacksonville area reach out to Premier Power Systems.
Thanks for the reply! I wish your company was in Boca Raton. You have shown me more consideration than the "R" company I have been paying thousands to for repair of this same problem every few years. THANKS again! @@ipowergenerators4200
Thanks for the helpful video. Im pretty sure just the stepper motor for the throttle is bad on mine since the valve is stuck open. Do you have a video on removing the stepper from the mixer assembly? It almost looks like its pressed fit into the throttle control arm.
Unfortunately… the stepper is not a serviceable part, you can’t purchase it separately and yes they are pressed together. If the stepper goes bad you have to replace the assembly… can you move the stepper by hand? You have to check continuity of the stepper wires
impressive job on the xfr by electrician, can post the rest of service and generator work?
Unfortunately, I probably won’t be back there to take video of the rest of the work. Our service techs typically take care of the units after the start up.
Had to replace one on a nexus. The internal butterfly choke snapped off the stepper motor connection so it’d throw an over crank being fully closed then throw an over speed when it’d fall open. Threw me for a loop.
The good old pinkie finger in the intake throat test … it’s more common than it should be…unfortunately. When you removed the mixer did you use silicon to lube the o-rings.
Do you know if that transfer switch will make when the grid is off if I am using the 2 wire start kit instead of voltage sensing start? I’m trying to 2 wire start a generator with a battery backup inverter only when batteries are low.
The transfer switch can function off a 2 wire start signal but you have to program the generator to send the signal once it’s told to by the inverter… we’ve done this with Xantrex inverters use their gen start module. The important thing is in the board at the generator and wiring it in the correct pins at the board.
@@ipowergenerators4200 it looks like I need the generac 2 wire start kit as well. Is that right? Where can I find documentation about this. Is it in a manual? Do you have to be generac certified? Can I hire you for consulting?
@@ipowergenerators4200 is this all that is required? Link to 2wire start kit store-vvtmdk4.mybigcommerce.com/content/Generac%20two%20wire%20start%20kit%207109%202%20wire%20start%20Instruction%20Sheet.pdf
I’ll take a look at the kit tomorrow, but from what I remember it’s nothing more than 16g wires with molex pins on the end. We’ve seen guys cut wires and wire nut the splices…. Not the prettiest but it works. You don’t have to an authorized service dealer to do this … just helps in sourcing the parts needed. If you send me an email I can send you docs that I have. My email is in the about me section on the channel. Just reference CZcams.
Yes this is it… generac calls it remote start but it’s 2 wire start … make sure you change it in the board
Damn. Ive seen rough but thats rough. Bet it stinks too. That will be a nice ticket for ya $$ Good videos!!
Brother it was not worth it. Took a while and the smell was horrible. Not to mention the few mice that jumped out while I was working on it.
Thanks for the quick video boss
You got the best possible CZcams names!!!!
There's no phase tape on the other neutral!!!! Next question plz!!
Ummm no try again…