Emergency Standby Generator Install, DIY Start to Finish.  Generac 24kW Backup Generator.

Emergency Standby Generator Install, DIY Start to Finish. Generac 24kW Backup Generator.

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Emergency Standby Generator Install, DIY Start to Finish. Generac 24kW Backup Generator.
This is a somewhat complicated install compared to a typical single home installation. I am powering 2 buildings which requires 2 transfer switches, I have 400 amp service instead of the typical 200 amp, and I have to provide controls for my solar array to avoid conflicts with the generator. Many systems would have built in functionality to work with a generator, but some will not, so figuring out how to deal with that took some time. Not too bad in the end, and we got it done. I try to go through all the details along the way to show another DIY'er how to do it as well. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FarmCraft101 MERCH STORE!: https://www.farmcraft101.com Amazon Affiliate Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmcraft101 Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/farmcraft101 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarmCraft101/ Evolution power tools affiliate link: (promo code: Farmcraft) http://aspireiq.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=5959&aff_id=16043 Save 5% for yourself and also help out the channel. Thanks! 00:00 intro. 1:26 Place generator. 3:36 Wiring day begins 4:33 Power disconnected. 5:53 Power pole explained. 7:35 My existing setup and plan. 10:00 Remove existing disconnect. 11:14 Install first transfer switch. 15:02 Working on second transfer switch. 16:36 Wiring generator. 18:34 Finish main wiring. 21:18 Cow interlude. 23:21 Ground wire problem solved. 24:41 Recap/review/explanation. 28:34 Turn power back on, demonstrate transfer switch. 29:46 Control system for solar array. 40:14 Start and test generator. 44:47 Contactors explained & could be better. 48:32 Generator done 49:05 What happened to my battery backup? 52:12 Outro.