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  1. quickfarms

    MEP-002A hookup through subpanel

    That is neat. Where do you find them? The only down side is that if someone uses the spare key you could have problems.
  2. quickfarms

    MEP-002A hookup through subpanel

    Are you thinking about a circuit breaker lockout such as this one? http://www.toolup.com/masterlock_493b_grip-tight-circuit-breaker-lockout.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=paid_search_google_pla&scid=scplp1108102&gclid=CJXn_-K8l7gCFSVxQgod6l4AJQ
  3. quickfarms

    MEP-002A hookup through subpanel

    It was for my shop
  4. quickfarms

    MEP-002A hookup through subpanel

    Professional electricians use manual lockouts and temporarily hard wire the generator to the panel. I recommend interlocks or transfer switches for those people that are not very familiar with electricity and are not comfortable working with it. The last time an inspector inspected my work his...
  5. quickfarms

    MEP-002A hookup through subpanel

    If your panel is modern and made by Siemens or one of there subsidiaries they make a interlock that works with there panel. Her is a link to the flyer. http://w3.usa.siemens.com/us/internet-dms/btlv/residential/residential-murray/docs/Standby_Power_Interlock_Kits_Brochure.pdf The interlock...
  6. quickfarms

    MEP-002A hookup through subpanel

    It is against code due to the possibility of back feeding. A panel interlock kit is only about $20 for most panels. If you have to ask how to do it then you should follow the code. I would not install a power inlet plug unless you use an interlock or transfer switch. That being said it will...
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