Generator furnace hook-up

[1skrewsloose]

True that!

When we built M.T. Acres, the inspector dinged me for not having those stupid GFI breakers on EVERY circuit in the house! Those bloody things were over $110 per breaker six years ago! They are probably double that now. Plus they would trip with loud noises (like thunder)... Fortunately, we got to know one of the townies who is an electrician in his day job. He let me borrow several breakers for the inspection. Once I passed the inspection, the new breakers came out and the original ones went back in. So far, nothing has burned down.

That is so stupid, GFI are meant to be used near showers, bathroom sinks, and kitchen sinks, anywhere water may be close, who has their bedroom plumbed for a water source. Abolish all regs on most everything, allow folks to determine the risks of their decisions, Gov has no right to dictate what I "feel/not feel" is a risk.

[T-Man 1066]

Insurance companies drive alot of that regulation.

[Chiefster23]

Yesterday I installed this new RELIANT box. It comes set up so all wiring connections are inside the main breaker box. Very easy. It turns out that my house is wired weird. On my furnace breaker I also have one kitchen light, hall light, bathroom light, and my internet router. WIN! I get all the necessary basics with only one connection and no fussing around. I tested it and my Honda 2000 handles it fine. I’m all set. Bring on the ice storm!

[BucketBack]

What's a GFI ? I only have 2 wires most places

[POBILLY DUKE]

My furnace 110.

We had a new furnace installed 2 yrs ago, this new furnace will not run from the generator. I tried reversing the wires to the plug, grounding the generator, etc.

Our oid furnace ran fine from the generator without any modification at all.

What am I doing wrong?

[hawgrider]

My furnace 110.

We had a new furnace installed 2 yrs ago, this new furnace will not run from the generator. I tried reversing the wires to the plug, grounding the generator, etc.

Our oid furnace ran fine from the generator without any modification at all.

What am I doing wrong?

Where are you hooking up the generator?
Are you back feeding from a duplex receptacle off the outside of the house?

If so you are only feeding power to one of two buss bars in your breaker panel.

[Dwight55]

What's a GFI ? I only have 2 wires most places

GFI stands for Ground Fault Interruptor . . .

The idea is that should a ground occur on that circuit (and more than likely life threatening) . . . it will shut off the power before the person can get shocked.

And from all I've ever observed . . . they will do that . . .

The down side is that if you have even the smallest drifting ground current . . . which is a common occurrence with 3 prong tools: saws, drills, sanders, routers . . . not all by any means . . . but just enough to jack your jaws real tight.

That is why most tools today are plastic cased . . . and two wire . . .

They are supposed to be used in all bathrooms . . . within 6 feet of any sink . . . all outdoor or garage plugs . . . and various and sundry other applications demanded by your locality.

They are a good idea in my book . . . but not for every place in the house.

May God bless,
Dwight

[POBILLY DUKE]

I unplug the furnace from the wall receptical, then plug the furnace directly into an ext cord that runs directly to the generator.

[hawgrider]

I unplug the furnace from the wall receptical, then plug the furnace directly into an ext cord that runs directly to the generator.

That is strange.
How many watts is the generator?

[POBILLY DUKE]

3500, 4000 peak.
I've tried to get it to work with nothing but the furnace attached to be sure nothing else was causing this problem.