DIY Whole Home Generator Hook-Up - Everything Explained With Links To All Parts

This video is for education purposes only. Consult your local electrical codes before performing any electrical work.

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0:38 Bonded Neutral vs Floating Neutral compatibility explained

4:10 How to test generator to see if it's Floating or Bonded Neutral

5:41 Showing all parts needed and explaining what they do

7:36 How to measure your panel for a circuit breaker interlock kit

8:36 How to install a circuit breaker interlock kit

10:49 Circuit panel main meter base wiring and bus bar explained

11:37 How to install Nema l14-30 or Nema l14-50 weatherproof outlet box

12:05 Liquid tight conduit A/C whip install

14:33 How to wire Nema l14-30 or Nema l14-50 weatherproof outlet plug

16:22 How to install a generator breaker in the main panel

20:49 Example install of a Nema l14-50 whole home hook up and the best generator cover

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Circuit meter tester

Wire strippers

Circuit breaker interlock kit

Nema l14-30 box and drop cord combo for 30 amps

Nema l14-50 box and drop cord combo for 50 amps

1/2" Liquid tight conduit with 3 wires for 30 amps

Single 10 gauge ground wire for 30 amps

1" Liquid tight conduit for 50 amps

6 gauge wires for 50 amps to put in 1" conduit

Generator in video

Generator cover