Power outages

[samhill]

Snowstorms have knocked out our Hydro here a couple times, 8 or 9 hours, which isn’t long but anywhoo thought I’ll set up my portable generator 9 kw so I can start it if we get a major outage. Generator ha 120 and 230 output, have used it before to back feed 120v. But have a 230/240 outlet I could backfeed. Do I need a transfer switch for protection when Hydro resumes, have not used one previously.

[Guest]

Snowstorms have knocked out our Hydro here a couple times, 8 or 9 hours, which isn’t long but anywhoo thought I’ll set up my portable generator 9 kw so I can start it if we get a major outage. Generator ha 120 and 230 output, have used it before to back feed 120v. But have a 230/240 outlet I could backfeed. Do I need a transfer switch for protection when Hydro resumes, have not used one previously.

By law you must have a transfer switch or isolator interlock (cheapest) or simplest is the one that replaces your meter (sask power will supply a farm one for $700) but will not supply urban or towns . In town it will cost you $1100 plus install
Many people do not know that your transformer will turn 220 volts from your generator into 13000 vac , if main breaker isnt turned off
Many around here just backfeed through a 220 volt plug and shut main off. Dont think its legal though

[samhill]

Much thanks CaseIH, pile of info I didn’t know.
I love this forum.

[6V53]

This breaker box can be wired for ether bonded or floating neutral generators.

https://www.lowes.ca/panel-boxes/square-d-30-amp-18-space-36-circuits-maximum-generator-panel-box_g1437994.html?searchTerm=transfer-switch https://www.lowes.ca/panel-boxes/square-d-30-amp-18-space-36-circuits-maximum-generator-panel-box_g1437994.html?searchTerm=transfer-switch


and this plug will turn any generator into a bonded neutral generator.