Gas Generator
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 |
 FUSION 6500 Watt Portable RV Camping Gas Generator NEW  US $699.99
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 1000W Factory Gas Generator US $550.00
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 2 HP 900 WATTS MAX 800 WATTS RATED GAS GENERATOR AS IS US $4.99
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How do I use my gas-Powered Generator for electricity for my backyard workshop?
The building was originally wired for electricity. No simple way exists to run a power line from the house to the workshop, which we moved to its present location a year ago. What I want to do is attach my 5,000-Watt Generator to the wiring in the building (small: 16X20). Currently we run extension cords outside to the generator. Obviously the generator would remain outside, but with the building wired to it instead of extension cords through the doors and windows. Thanks for your help and advice on doing this.
I am assuming your generator has circuit breakers to prevent overloads and is 240/120 volt with a 4 wire 240/120 volt receptacle on it. And that your shop has a 240/120 service panel in it. If I am wrong, disreguard this answer and give more details.
Hard wire your workshop panel to a non fused 30 amp 2 pole disconnect box mounted outside the shop using #10 wire, 4 conductors. Wire a #10-4 SO cord from the disconnect to a plug that fits into your generator.