Update: My electrician wants like $3000.00 to install the generator transfer switch for my main panel as well as the outside input connector. I'm not going to be able to afford that until well into next year.
For now, if I need the generator, I'll just use it "Standalone." That is, it comes with the equivalent of a 20 amp "quad box" on the unit itself. I can easily plug in my frig, and my quad box that handles all my computer gear. There's also a 30 amp 120/240 outlet and the 50 amp 120/240 outlet which I would feed into the transfer switch via the inlet box if it were mounted/installed.
I don't know why it costs so much. I can't believe it's installing the outside connector and snaking that in to the transfer switch, so I guess it has to be all the wiring of the individual breakers inside the main panel to the transfer switch. Does it really take that long? I mean, the same electrician put in two new 20 amp quad box circuits off the main panel and also mounted my PTZ camera near the garage entry (high on the roof) for about $1000.00 less. I'm wondering if part of it is dealing with liability issues if something goes wrong with the main panel. We'll see.
I also have to work with my HVAC guy to get one of those "slow starter" devices installed on the compressor. My generator could handle the "run time" load, but might have issues when starting. But that's something independent. I won't need that for a bit.
Hopefully, all this household stuff will end soon and I can get back to my ARs. I've got 3 sets of parts waiting for installation. But I do have to get some stuff cleaned up and thrown out to create more room for me to work in the garage.
Anyway, hope everybody is doing well. Be sure to go vote. I did today.
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