I had a manual transfer switch at my cabin, and it had a master switch, and the circuits were either on or off. From the picture, it appears the transfer switch actually has no master switch, and the circuits can be switched between utility, generator power, or off, individually. If so, that would offer the advantage of leaving a circuit ready to come back when utility power is restored. Is this assumption correct?
same breaker box and HD has the set up for around $460 and little cheaper from Amazon. Hugo is little cheaper at $650 and takes about 2-3 hours with testing...
Honestly I am not sure.
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I believe that this question could be best answered if you view a sampling of the many threads on various HVAC contractor repair and or replacement costs and how
those charges are factored and justified.
Have you considered what I would have charged a client for the extensive engineering service I provided as part of your RDP Benefit Package ?
I know, that you know what it would have cost you had you not performed a shit-ton of DIY trenching, conduit install and wiring. You saved a lot, even in Tennessee where I'm sure wages and overhead are less than here in CA --- or well, not sure where your dad is located.
More seriously, I'm sure @hallett21 could provide a better cost estimate, since he installs Generac. My son might as well, although he's not installing Generac any longer and has switched to Kohler when he became frustrated by Generac's lack of warranty response, since many of his customers are commercial or agricultural.
I know in some of my Son's jurisdictions just the permit phase is a huge pain in the ass. Some areas required sound walls or shields, others engineered drawings, and approval from the power company.
Also of course location of the genny, service, circuits if there's sub-panels involved, some are simple, some are anything but.
. Generac work and get the job done but its pretty much up to the installer to fix any issues because they aren’t very helpful.
He might. I’ll ask him and see.
That’s the combo I have…Honda EU7000 and the Reliance 310A
He does. But is little book right now.
This is the unit I bought my MIL. Can run all different fuels.
Bought a Costco Firman 3200W/4000 dual fuel and it works great ---- so far.
So I've got a straps rigged to bind the plug so it can't vibrate out. 
Thanks
How is this generator as far as noise level?
There are kits available, you just have to do search for your generator to see if one is available
I believe that this question could be best answered if you view a sampling of the many threads on various HVAC contractor repair and or replacement costs and how
those charges are factored and justified.
Have you considered what I would have charged a client for the extensive engineering service I provided as part of your RDP Benefit Package ?
I know, that you know what it would have cost you had you not performed a shit-ton of DIY trenching, conduit install and wiring. You saved a lot, even in Tennessee where I'm sure wages and overhead are less than here in CA --- or well, not sure where your dad is located.
More seriously, I'm sure @hallett21 could provide a better cost estimate, since he installs Generac. My son might as well, although he's not installing Generac any longer and has switched to Kohler when he became frustrated by Generac's lack of warranty response, since many of his customers are commercial or agricultural.
I know in some of my Son's jurisdictions just the permit phase is a huge pain in the ass. Some areas required sound walls or shields, others engineered drawings, and approval from the power company.
Also of course location of the genny, service, circuits if there's sub-panels involved, some are simple, some are anything but.
This would also give you the opportunity to discuss their willingness to perform a more limited role rather than turn key.
It’s not like a Honda 3000, but not like a harbor freight unit either. Your neighbor will hear it. But when everyone is running some sort of generator and the wind is blowing 40-50 sustainable the generator noise gets blended in.
What you say is true and the reason the cost of products and projects have escalated dramatically during my 77 years on this rock.
Hondas are CO certified and will shutdown if there is too much CO in the air.
So a lot more cost effective to just install a transfer switch and then wheel out a potable generator for an existing house?Generator and transfer switch are like 7-8k.
Depending on what the main panel looks like you’ve got 3-7k in electrical labor.
Figure another 1-5k in plumbing depending on where gas is located.
Sight unseen I tell people 20-25. I’ve had them as high as 40k because of 100+ ft runs etc.
Generac sucks (as far as support) in my opinion. I try to push the Koehler or Cummins units but a lot of people want what their neighbors have
NG consumption is crazy compared to propane
How happy do you suppose the Honda gen-sets or other portables are sitting outside during a Hurricane being deluged by multiple inches of rain and howling wind ?
Well you might have to figure out how to bag the receptacle, ehhhh ?
Transfer switch and generator is the best and cheapest way to power your home for a couple days. You can have a set up for 1,500 and have emergency power when needed. I just got my power restored after being off for 60 hours. My yamaha 3200 invernter powered my entire house minus the A/C and washer and dryer the entire time.
More silicone!!!!!
The problem is that the wind would relocate that airborn water somewhere else. Drill small holes in the pipe and let the water run down the roof and keep the gutters and anything in the gutters wet. Sprinklers on the known/normal up wind side might help
Meanwhile that whirlybird attic vent and probably other older non-fire/ember approved attic vent types are going to cause his home to burn from the attic down, roof sprinklered or not.
How would that sprinkle system work with low water pressure?
