R-pod Owners Forum : generator cords http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : General non-pod discussion : generator cords Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:06:05 +0000 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 05:19:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9214 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ generator cords : fixed; stupid me, it was the plug... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=87445#87445 Author: hogone
Subject: 9214
Posted: 02 Feb 2017 at 5:19am

fixed; stupid me, it was the plug to the back of the breaker/plug box.  unplugged and plugged back in and walla. running good.  hogone]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2017 05:19:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=87445#87445 generator cords : Dead outlet - I would open it... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=87420#87420 Author: techntrek
Subject: 9214
Posted: 01 Feb 2017 at 8:52pm

Dead outlet - I would open it up and see if the wire is loose on the outlet, also test the output of the breaker, it may in fact be bad.

500 gallons of propane - other than the cost that has many advantages.
]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2017 20:52:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=87420#87420 generator cords : Normal 0 ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=87157#87157 Author: Pod People
Subject: 9214
Posted: 23 Jan 2017 at 8:12am

We live in a rural area of NC that frequently has icestorms.  Between ice storms and the occasionalhurricane, we have been without power for as long as 10 days. We use a propanepowered Honda 5000 watt generator.  I hada separate sub panel installed with a transfer switch.  The sub panel has the breakers for the wellpump, the freezer and refrigerator circuit, the blower on our woodstove andpropane heat , several light circuits and several receptacles.  The sub panel has a cord installed that willattach to the generator-it looks very similar to the RPod power cord. When weneed the generator, we simply plug it  tothe sub panel, flip the transfer switch  and start the generator.  We have a 500 gallon propane tank, so thegenerator fuel will last a while.  We don’trun it continuously, but for 30 minutes every couple of hours asnecessary.  We have a propane kitchen stoveand propane heat system, so we can make it quite a few days withoutelectricity.  If the power outage laststoo long, I think we would move into the pod!!

Vann

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2017 08:12:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=87157#87157 generator cords : correction; right side plugins!!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=87154#87154 Author: hogone
Subject: 9214
Posted: 23 Jan 2017 at 5:36am

correction; right side plugins!!  hogone]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2017 05:36:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=87154#87154 generator cords : my neighbor gave me another genset,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=87153#87153 Author: hogone
Subject: 9214
Posted: 23 Jan 2017 at 5:36am

my neighbor gave me another genset, wheelhouse 5500.  runs excellent except the left side plugs ins arent producing juice.  its not the breaker.  ant easy troubleshooting fixes?  hogone]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2017 05:36:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=87153#87153 generator cords : Originally posted by hogoneunfortunately... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86860#86860 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 9214
Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 11:41am

Originally posted by hogone

unfortunately my dryer is downstairs, i would want to power the upstairs which would mean alot of cords; excellent thought though.  time to punch a hole in the wall.  GO PACK.  hogone

Well, i ran power upstairs too. I had no ready made hole up there. I ran the cord to the window, and using the same idea, i stuffed the crack of the window with towels or insulation so the cold couldnt get thru the open bottom section of window.  My window was on the second floor. I will do the same thing again if an emergency comes up. I hear they make some type of adapter that goes on your electric meter. I guess you plug your generator right into the adapter and it powers the house. Thats what i heard, no idea of anything else.
]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2017 11:41:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86860#86860 generator cords : Originally posted by CranemanYou... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86859#86859 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 9214
Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 11:24am

Originally posted by Craneman

You might want to rethink just running a cord in the house, I jerry rigged our house for year as our power goes out often. During a power outage years ago someone ran a line to a outlet and forgot to flip the main to off,which from what I heard resulted in a near miss for the power co workers. I went to home depo and for about $400 I installed a transfer switch. We can run everything in the house.  Good luck


Yeah, people do that, but that is not the way to go!  Even if you're careful enough there are other electrical issues that are over my head, but one mistake can lead to dead linemen.  A transfer switch is the first choice, but then going with cords from the generator directly to the appliances is next.

TT

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2017 11:24:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86859#86859 generator cords : unfortunately my dryer is downstairs,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86849#86849 Author: hogone
Subject: 9214
Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 9:42am

unfortunately my dryer is downstairs, i would want to power the upstairs which would mean alot of cords; excellent thought though.  time to punch a hole in the wall.  GO PACK.  hogone
]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2017 09:42:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86849#86849 generator cords : You might want to rethink just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86847#86847 Author: Craneman
Subject: 9214
Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 9:34am

You might want to rethink just running a cord in the house, I jerry rigged our house for year as our power goes out often. During a power outage years ago someone ran a line to a outlet and forgot to flip the main to off,which from what I heard resulted in a near miss for the power co workers. I went to home depo and for about $400 I installed a transfer switch. We can run everything in the house.  Good luck]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2017 09:34:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86847#86847 generator cords : ok, heres how i did it before... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86846#86846 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 9214
Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 9:20am

ok, heres how i did it before when we had an ice storm and we needed to use a generator for 5 days. I ran the power cords thru my dryer vent exhaust vent, into the house, then ran cords to each place i needed power. It worked out great. I stuffed a couple small hand towels around the powercord  to block the cold air from coming in thru the opening since the cord wouldnt allow the cover to fully close. Its cheaper than some other options.

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2017 09:20:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86846#86846 generator cords : ya, im not gonna hook up direct... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86844#86844 Author: hogone
Subject: 9214
Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 8:57am

ya, im not gonna hook up direct to the box quite yet.   i have thought about a hole in a wall, actually in a cabinet which abuts to the garage wall!!for today i will just run in door, but i think a hole is forth coming.  hogone
]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2017 08:57:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86844#86844 generator cords : Of course the ideal way would... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86843#86843 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 9214
Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 8:48am

Of course the ideal way would be to have a transfer switch wired in and a receptacle outside.  That would cost more than your generator, so a lot of people don't do that.  Otherwise though, you're right, you have to run the cords in somehow.  A hole the wall, nicely finished, that you could stuff with insulation even when in use, and cover up neatly when not in use would be nice.  After that, I guess there's not much choice but a door or window -- which have obvious problems during ice storm weather.

The nice thing about a transfer switch is that you can hard-wire circuits for things that don't have plugs, like a 220v water heater or water pump, etc.  And of course it's a lot less hassle when the power goes off and comes back on.

TT ]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2017 08:48:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86843#86843 generator cords : im going to hook up my generator(8-10000... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9214&PID=86842#86842 Author: hogone
Subject: 9214
Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 7:42am

im going to hook up my generator(8-10000 watts-generac) today just for grins!!  I bought it 3 years ago and have never needed it for emergency backup.  i do start it 3 or so times a year; put a light load on it and run for about an hour.  i had it out and ready to go this weekend as we were expecting a pretty good ice storm which never materialized as expected.  i want to run the cords in the house and hook various things up and put a full load on it for a practice run.  does anyone have any other suggestions other than running cords thru an entrance door(my wife said i couldn't put the genset in the middle of the living roomDisapprove).  GO PACKApprove
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