Home Generator Interlock Kit Installation - EASY!

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Thank you for making this video! I live in Maine and we just lost power last week in an ice storm for 3 days, so I had generator cords running through the house, on top of that, the heat pump on the second floor didn’t work because it’s directly wired to the box. We have another storm coming this week and all the electricians in the area are booked. This was easy to follow and now my family and I have peace of mind for future storms. Thank you!

Thank you for a very clear description of the list of things to do and how to do them. Also for the link for buying the parts.

Nice my man, you actually gave me the courage along with the advice about checking with building codes along with the inspector. I am a retired Air Force Network Engineer required to clean HUGE POWER DISTRIBUTION BARS that powered large areas. I was so afraid to install this generator kit. All I can say is your calm personality and thorough not so chatty video set me straight. Thank you my friend. Shout out from USAF!

Put in an interlock, breaker, wiring, and 30 amp inlet. Tested it today and everything worked fine. Good DIY. Thanks for sharing.

Great job. Installed an interlock myself years ago for hurricane season here in FL. The benefit is this allows me to choose which circuit I want to power unlike a transfer switch which limits you to the circuits that the transfer switch allows. I can power off some to allow me to power others through out the house but have a large enough portable generator to power the whole house if I choose. Better choice.

Easy peasy! Thanks for the video did mines in no time. I would have felt dumb paying for it. I want to thank the 2 different electricians that never showed up lol. I was waiting for months.

Awesome job! One thing I would suggest is to add some silicone around the hole so it makes a seal between the vinyl siding and box so that water doesn't get inside the hole.

2 things to mention in addition to your video...a specific gen-lockout kit can be purchased for the various types of panels...they are not all the same. The other thing is the screw in the bottom of the receptacle box does not need to be completely removed. The cover slides off after the screw is loosened.

Thank you! I been searching for a video to show how to install one of the box. Your video was perfect. I feel more comfortable if I decide to do it myself.

Thanks for the informative video. I installed mine today, tested it out and was so happy it worked! You never really know until you flip that breaker.

I added a 50 amp breaker with 6/3 wire to outside 50amp plug. I turn main breaker off and open all breakers, start generator, then close breakers one by one. The only 220v breaker I close is my electric water heater. All other 110 breakers closed and my generator ran my entire house for 5 days ..not one single overload. My generator is a ryobi 6500/8250W. My generator only has the 30 amp plug. I used 50amp wiring because I plan to upgrade to a 12kw propane generator in the future. I bought the ryobi during an ice storm and had to drive 6 hour round trip to get it!

You make this look easy, and I need to do this ASAP. I live in Idaho, and the power is interrupted without notice. This looks pretty easy, thank you!

Excellent video. I have a transfer box for my generator. I've unfortunately had to use it a few times since Katrina. Its worked well up until recently. Transfer boxes have a set number of breakers, as I've had work done on my home to upgrade it I've added more breakers so all of them are not wired to my transfer box. I am definitely switching to this interlock as it powers the entire panel. I'll use an electrician. Thanks for the info.

I gave him a Like because of all the videos I watched, he was the only one to show and explain where the white, red and black wires go into the socket and why. 👍

I have an interlock and had to use my generator (5KW) several times since I put it in. People think it is expensive but if there is a free dual pole breaker in the service panel, the actual installation is very easy install and should be only about 2 hours of labor but people have told me that electricians wanted to charge them $2000 to $3000. My install, complete with all parts was less than $500 including the professional electrician.

Thanks for Posting this, Watched a Couple Videos to see what a Non Electrician YouTuber would do, They Show Suicide Cords, Lot of Dangerous Stuff. Interlock kit with a Power Inlet Box is the Best, Cheapest, Most Efficient, Safest way to do. The little 8-12 circuit Panels that allow Some Circuits a choice of Generator or Power Company, not worth it. The Power Inlet/Interlock kit allows ANY circuits to be used provided Generator Has the Power. Leave ALL 120 volt circuits On to have lighting everywhere, turn Lights/Fan off when not in that room. Do turn off 120/240 Volt Circuits not needed. A guy showing Suicide Cord, and possible back feeding if Installer not Present when Power Restored. Couldn't leave a Negative or help him from Killing people, as he has Comments Turned off(Probably because People kept calling him an Idiot). Thanks for showing the Correct Way. I am an Installer of Whole House Generators with Automatic Transfer Switch. Your Video helps the Majority of Home Owners. Thanks Again

Good explanation of the step by step process, I'll check with our local city inspection department and get their feedback and go from there, Thank You

TY 4 THIS !!!!!!! After hours of Sifting the garbage dump of videos out here and click bait junk, It's a breath of Fresh air to Finally find this VID which shows explicitly the interlock and gives concise information without all the fluff and nonsense.

Great video. Exactly what I needed to get my generator hooked up. Thanks for the content, man!