These panels are really nice. I removed one that was installed in 1973 and it had no corrosion after 51 years. Since then ive been suggesting to clients that they spend a little extra and get 50 years out of their panel instead of 30. The only thing I don’t like is that if you bottom feed you have to run all the neutrals down. Wish that neutral block could be relocated to either end of the load center. Looks like a nice and easy interlock though.
Thanks for the great video! I literally stopped the video, took a screenshot of the instructions, hit play then heard your suggestion to do those exact things, lol. Anyway, thanks again!
Yeah a hold-down strap for a backfed breaker was something I learned from my city's electrical inspector when I built my garage in '04 and stuck a subpanel in there. I didn't realize it applies to generators too, but obviously it's the same idea. All these details make electrical such an interesting trade.
Very interesting to see Sir we do not have those inter locking systems on our fuse boards for generator setups it’s mainly done using changer over switches and a set of instructions for the house owners personal I don’t like the fort having generator’s set ups on house because it puts the power company’s guys in danger if house owners forget to switch back unless the customer spends a lot money on automatic change over setup . Great video Sir watching from U.K.
@@Ampacityelectric I gathered that but we don’t have those in the U.K. . It was just interesting to see how other countries prevent lock off on their panels . I my mind there is nothing to stop the house owner from dismantling that kind off system specially with some of the customers I have dealt with over the many many years been a electrician .
Thanks for the great video! Will this cable type typically have a neutral & ground wire & should they both land on the neutral/ground bar like all the other circuits? Also is it ok to bring the cable into the panel box through a knock out hole in the back of the panel? The panel is buried in a finished wall & my only access is through the back & then straight out to the outside wall.
So will the interlock function still work with the panel cover off meaning you cant flip the main and the generator breaker on at the sametime with the panel cover removed. I have seen the interlock kits that only work with the panel cover installed which i guess some inspectors frowned apon as if the cover was removed the breakers have no interlock .
The panel cover has to be on. Only a fool will leave the panel cover off from the panel. If the inspector can point to a code violation then fine, if not he/ she can pound sand.
Thank you Ron for posting this, very helpful and thorough information as always. Do you recommend the interlock kit over the Reliance transfer switch boxes?
I have a question about placing the green/ground onto the grounding bar in the panel. I have basically the same setup but stopped once I saw grounds and white/line wires on both sides of the panel on the ground bars. I have my breaker in and wired with black /hot and white/hot that will coming from a L6 30R socket that I will plug my generator parallel kit into. Am I ok to ground the green from outlet to the ground bar behind the panel? Could this feed back into the service lines even with the main shut off?
Question here I have the same panel that I have installed with the main on the bottom because my supply is from the bottom. To my belief this panel can be installed both ways right? Question is the interlock can still be installed here it just would be on the bottom left side right? Thank you for your videos they are very informative from another New Jersey native..
If the main switch is outside by the meter and the ground/neutral boding happens there. And no bonding in the main panel inside. Should the ground from the generator be connected to the ground bus bar and neutral wire to neutral bus bar? Thanks
Can you please tell me how can I add the breaker for the generator on top? They are already occupied . I’m thinking there’s not enough electrical wire to bring all of the breakers down to occupy that double pole on top.
Idk what state you are in but most states allow you to use wire nuts inside the panel. You don’t have to move all the breakers down, just move the one or two breakers taking space up top down to the bottom of the panel. you would have to add wire to make your breaker/s fit further down
Hey Ron got a question the 200 amp square the panel between the QO and the homeland is there a big difference between the two And with the QO panel how many tandem slots do you have.
I've installed both. The main difference is the QO has a copper bus and the Homeline has an aluminum bus. If you're installing in a more corrosive environment like the near the coast or a pool pump room I would go with QO. Also, only QO is available in 3 phase. From what I have read the internals of the breakers are identical. The Homeline panels and breakers are usually cheaper. I put a Homeline in my own house.
Either changeout the panel that can accept the interlock switch or relocate the breaker. Not all panels are going to be able to have an interlock fit because they're old.
Yes, the auto mechanics shop I work at has a Siemens interlock. I literally have to turn off the main breaker to remove the panel cover. Poor design and a complete pain in the ass.
These panels are really nice. I removed one that was installed in 1973 and it had no corrosion after 51 years. Since then ive been suggesting to clients that they spend a little extra and get 50 years out of their panel instead of 30. The only thing I don’t like is that if you bottom feed you have to run all the neutrals down. Wish that neutral block could be relocated to either end of the load center. Looks like a nice and easy interlock though.
Looked a several videos on how to install a Square D QO interlock kit and your is by far the easiest to follow. Thanks for you help.
That’s great to hear. I sincerely appreciate hearing that kind of feedback. Thank you!
Thanks for the great video! I literally stopped the video, took a screenshot of the instructions, hit play then heard your suggestion to do those exact things, lol. Anyway, thanks again!
Yeah a hold-down strap for a backfed breaker was something I learned from my city's electrical inspector when I built my garage in '04 and stuck a subpanel in there. I didn't realize it applies to generators too, but obviously it's the same idea. All these details make electrical such an interesting trade.
Another quality job done, Ron✅
Question. When you run power from generator to that one 240 breaker. Doesn’t that only put power to the breakers on same side as generator breaker?
No, this is a single phase panel with (2) legs of 120 volts. The double pole circuit breaker connects to both legs mechanically on the bus bar.
@@electricianron_New_Jersey ok thanks
The bus bars zigzag down the panel, so every other breaker is a different leg.
Don’t like all his videos but he did a great job w this on, thanks Ron!
Should your checklist at the end include ensuring that the generator's neutral is floating, i.e., not bonded to generator ground?
Technically it's required, but I've never seen anyone do it in NJ.
Great video, Thank you. How can you put an alarm on when utility power is back on?
Reliance Powerback
Very interesting to see Sir we do not have those inter locking systems on our fuse boards for generator setups it’s mainly done using changer over switches and a set of instructions for the house owners personal I don’t like the fort having generator’s set ups on house because it puts the power company’s guys in danger if house owners forget to switch back unless the customer spends a lot money on automatic change over setup . Great video Sir watching from U.K.
@@Ampacityelectric I gathered that but we don’t have those in the U.K. . It was just interesting to see how other countries prevent lock off on their panels . I my mind there is nothing to stop the house owner from dismantling that kind off system specially with some of the customers I have dealt with over the many many years been a electrician .
Thanks for the great video! Will this cable type typically have a neutral & ground wire & should they both land on the neutral/ground bar like all the other circuits? Also is it ok to bring the cable into the panel box through a knock out hole in the back of the panel? The panel is buried in a finished wall & my only access is through the back & then straight out to the outside wall.
Yes, and yes. That’s how I would do it too. Be safe.
Good job your work and the filming Ron.
That white Homeline surge device on the left bus should be installed in the slot nearest the 200A breaker. It's in the manual.
@@chad10006 Whoopdee dooo
Nicely done Sir!
Thank you for making this video
So will the interlock function still work with the panel cover off meaning you cant flip the main and the generator breaker on at the sametime with the panel cover removed. I have seen the interlock kits that only work with the panel cover installed which i guess some inspectors frowned apon as if the cover was removed the breakers have no interlock .
The panel cover has to be on. Only a fool will leave the panel cover off from the panel. If the inspector can point to a code violation then fine, if not he/ she can pound sand.
Which is why they aren't legal in Canada
Do you have a part number for the breaker tie down please?
Will adding generator power to one side of the panel only supply power to one side of panel only and not both?
The 240v double pole generator breaker energizes both sides, just like a 240v double poll breaker takes power from both sides.
Nice job, Brother. Very helpful.
Thank you Ron for posting this, very helpful and thorough information as always. Do you recommend the interlock kit over the Reliance transfer switch boxes?
Yes, absolutely
Thanks
Cool video Ron keep them coming back lol ❤😊
I have a question about placing the green/ground onto the grounding bar in the panel. I have basically the same setup but stopped once I saw grounds and white/line wires on both sides of the panel on the ground bars.
I have my breaker in and wired with black /hot and white/hot that will coming from a L6 30R socket that I will plug my generator parallel kit into.
Am I ok to ground the green from outlet to the ground bar behind the panel?
Could this feed back into the service lines even with the main shut off?
The L6 R30 is the wrong receptacle for a portable generator wiring. What you need is an L14-30R inlet device and matching cord bodies.
alright, im tired of trying to zoom in...what kind of watch is that you are wearing?
G Shock GA700
Question here I have the same panel that I have installed with the main on the bottom because my supply is from the bottom. To my belief this panel can be installed both ways right? Question is the interlock can still be installed here it just would be on the bottom left side right? Thank you for your videos they are very informative from another New Jersey native..
That’s absolutely correct and I’ve done like that before too.
Thank you for your reply.@@electricianron_New_Jersey
Did he do that whole job without turning off the main power?
Yes. I am a professional.
If the main switch is outside by the meter and the ground/neutral boding happens there. And no bonding in the main panel inside. Should the ground from the generator be connected to the ground bus bar and neutral wire to neutral bus bar? Thanks
@@Anas.abdul_1234 yes. At the main disconnect.
@@electricianron_New_Jersey thanks. Can I connect them in the main panel inside rather main disconnect?
Great Video. Thank you for sharing
Can you please tell me how can I add the breaker for the generator on top? They are already occupied . I’m thinking there’s not enough electrical wire to bring all of the breakers down to occupy that double pole on top.
Idk what state you are in but most states allow you to use wire nuts inside the panel. You don’t have to move all the breakers down, just move the one or two breakers taking space up top down to the bottom of the panel. you would have to add wire to make your breaker/s fit further down
I notice all the interlocks are shown on the right leg...can it be reversed for the left leg? much easier for me to wire.
thx
No, because the interlock designed to be on the right. This is how it gets its listing.
Thanks...I will reconfigure the breakers...
You are the best thanks for your videos big time help
Which interlock did you purchase. I have the exact same set up, but the kits I keep ordering don’t fit. Even when I measure them. Thank you
@@kcinONE Square D QOCGK2. Don’t buy the knock off stuff. Most of it is not listed and obviously counterfeit.
@@kcinONE and the part numbers listed in the description.
Hey Ron got a question the 200 amp square the panel between the QO and the homeland is there a big difference between the two And with the QO panel how many tandem slots do you have.
This is a 42-circuit panel, no tandems.
Which 200 amp square D panel has tandem slots
@@Ampacityelectric thanks for the info
I've installed both. The main difference is the QO has a copper bus and the Homeline has an aluminum bus. If you're installing in a more corrosive environment like the near the coast or a pool pump room I would go with QO. Also, only QO is available in 3 phase. From what I have read the internals of the breakers are identical. The Homeline panels and breakers are usually cheaper. I put a Homeline in my own house.
@@Doug-gp2qw thanks Doug
Отличная работа👍😎
You tube really does have everything you need to know.
thanks for the vid
Here’s my problem: How do I use an interlock kit when my breaker is about 10 inches down and away from the main?
Either changeout the panel that can accept the interlock switch or relocate the breaker. Not all panels are going to be able to have an interlock fit because they're old.
Hi
The SIEMENS interlocks are bad.
Yes, the auto mechanics shop I work at has a Siemens interlock. I literally have to turn off the main breaker to remove the panel cover. Poor design and a complete pain in the ass.
@@electricianron_New_Jersey yep I have a 200 amp Siemens interlock in my house, it sucks man like you said it’s a pain in the ass to use it.