Recent content by f2504x4

Just as a follow-up for anybody who was following this- I finally had some time to move forward on the project. Excuse the rough machine work- the price (free) can't be beat and my buddy does anything I ask him to. ;-) I'm really happy with the fit, have rubber booties to cap the ports when...

I'm pretty sure I was the guy Daybreak was talking about when thinking of the Series 15 Mini-Cams.... and what you said is exactly what led me to this thread...

Howdy fellow Ford truck guy. Thanks for the suggestions, pictures and links- I've been round and round in my head on whether or not to mount a panel on the trailer, or generator such as you did. That panel fits really nice, and I may end up doing that anyway in addition to my plans just for...

Why do you have to go introducing common sense into this? :-) I just picked up a trailer a few days ago and got it set on last night...

Haha - I don't know how it worked, but I was working in my detached garage years ago at my old house, and every time I grabbed something metal when it was raining or there was heavy condensation, I would get a pretty good shock. I called the company I paid to do my service upgrade on the house...

Somehow I knew it... My first real post, some very knowledgeable, helpful people on here who all have great points- learning a lot as I go, and no matter which option I choose, I'm probably going to tick somebody off, but I sincerely appreciate all your input and advice. Measuring the Hubbell...

That's kind of the heart of the issue on why I'm going down this path for finding an easy & safe way to hook it up- The God's honest truth is my hands don't work for crap, and work even worse when they get cold and nearly lose the ability to use my thumbs. I try to make everything easy for me...

Daybreak, and all- Listening to the professionals and understanding your reasoning, my electrician recommended to me to use Cam-Lok connectors instead. I have a machinist buddy who can make anything, and I'm sure he could make a plate for the generator with the 5 ports on it for a quick...

Uniquify- Thanks for the spec sheet- appreciate it- more detailed than the one I found. I checked out the dual rated one you listed- price is considerably more- the original one I was looking at was about $250, that one is around $450. I may have to check out eBay and see if I can get any...

Gotcha- thanks for the explanation. :-)

Hey Scooby- Thanks for you notes on grounding - you're info helps confirm my current understanding: Out in the field- ground rod required, bonded (strap in place) Attached to house, not bonded, assuming 4 wire hookup, transfer switch is 4 pole and only (one) bonded location is at service...

Howdy- Disclaimer on this post, and all future posts: 1. I know- consult a licensed, qualified, experienced electrician. I will, trust me- but I'm one of these people that like to try to understand something as well, and hope you'll have patience. 2. Apologies for using terminology...