7 Deadly Mistakes to Avoid with (Backup Generators)
In this video I’ll go over 7 Deadly Mistakes made when running portable generators and of course how to avoid them. Stay Safe.
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Excellent video!
your procedure is good, however whenever shutting down the generator, I prefer to turn off the load and let the generator run a few minutes longer to cool down before turning it off. I do this when running under high load conditions.
Another great video, John! You are doing us Maine electricians very proud with your consistently excellent content.
Excellent points
@3:40 the trash can with the name Casella on it reminded me of Tony Casella in Maine, who owned a number of development properties. These are solid tips, John, and your videos make me miss living Downeast.
I just found this channel, and I am very happy that I did. Clear instruction on electric matters is not easy to find. Thank you!
Great video, John! Clear and on-the-point(s).
I hope you'll make a similar video that addresses those (the majority, I think) who don't connect their gens to breaker panels, but simply use extension cords to power individual appliances during outages.
— Old Matt
As learned in the Navy long, ALWAYS rig power from load to source. I follow this simple procedure with everything 50 years later.
Thank you for this posting. I am going to post it on my Facebook business page.
Excellent video.
John, could you please elaborate on the installation of a ground rod for the generator?. There are several opinions depending on the manufacture. Jerry in S.E. Pa.
Sorry, I just read a prior request on the same subject.
I am guilty of number seven. I know I shouldnt do it, but I do.
Great info. Thanks
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a well known seller of generators tried to sell me a system and he said we could only use certain items and he wanted to install boxes on certain items, yeah he was probably correct but i told him what i have works good and we dont do any oven or dryer or heavy use during an outage…..i just wanted an auto-start feature so i didnt have to go outside at 2am sometimes……he wanted 18 thousand dollars, i can buy a lot of champion generators for that kind of money and i told him we are on a budget and cant afford what he quoted and he kept trying to sell me and i ended up kicking him off my property……if i was rich yeah i would of done it but when a potential customer says he cant afford it, you need to stop and cut your losses……he was very pushy……he also said i must be popping fuses all the time with my champion 7800 and i told him not yet and he looked kind of mad like i was lying…..im almost 65 and lying isnt in my blood
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Thanks for sharing sir.
There are some really good electrical channels out there but I really think yours is the best and I mean no disrespect to the others. Where you really really excel is CLARITY AND EFFICIENCY of presentation. I can tell you really plan out and rehearse what you are going to present and us viewers really benefit from your hard work and experience.
Great video John – glad you covered the "refueling" issue as well, since I'm sure many people hate to disrupt the generator power in the middle of using it, but definitely a hazard if you don't. I'd also add that it is wise to write down the step-by-step procedures in a clear fashion and post by the panel – not only for yourself (could be years in between uses, or at least months) – but also for other maybe less-technical members of the family if you are not around to perform the switchover!
im in new gloucester……are you near me?
Thanks for the tips john.
can i have it running and hooked up when i switch it over at the fuse box?…..i have a interlock installed
Great tips John 👍🏻🙋🏼♂️🙂
Just curious….have you ever heard of people connecting the portable generator frame to a ground rod? If so, under what circumstances would you do this?