Generator connection

[ians]

Still a bit concerned about how you can connect a 7.5 kva generator using a 15 amp socket outlet.

I wonder if these generators are SABS approved or have documentation to backup.

Load shedding just started again yesterday, my phone is ringing off the hook for generators installations.

I dont see how an electrician who connects a changeover switch and does an installation with a a plug top, can be held responsible for what the customer plugs into the plug top. So long as he fits a circuit breaker to protect the cables etc. That's like telling me it is my responsibility to make sure every appliance in a house must be checked by me before they use it.

[Justloadit]

You can use one of these 32A CEE sockets

[AndyD]

..........I dont see how an electrician who connects a changeover switch and does an installation with a a plug top, can be held responsible for what the customer plugs into the plug top. So long as he fits a circuit breaker to protect the cables etc. That's like telling me it is my responsibility to make sure every appliance in a house must be checked by me before they use it.

Hmmm, I beg to differ, household appliances don't kill Eskom workers and cable jointers if they're connected up incorrectly........

[Houses4Rent]

http://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-s...tor-generation

Interesting info. Is it sound and correct though?

So to just run a PC a 750W genny is ok?

[Houses4Rent]

Some more useful here info it seems

http://ipowersa.co.za/i_power_usage_calculator.htm

[AndyD]

If it's a normal office PC with an LCD/LED monitor a 750w genny should run it, not sure about office printer etc though, a decent laser prnter would probably take it over the 750w. If it's a gaming PC with a high-end graphics setup the jury is still out, it may or may not depending on the exact setup.

[ians]

Hmmm, I beg to differ, household appliances don't kill Eskom workers and cable jointers if they're connected up incorrectly........

Maybe my wording wasn't correct.

If the electrical changeover installation is all done correctly by a qualified electrician, i don't see how it can kill anyone. However if the owner decides to connect a generator he purchased at his local DIY store and was told it was compliant with drawings to show it is possible, then i don't see how the electrician who did the changeover system can be held responsible.

What if the owner replaces the generator which is plugged into the changeover system.

My point is if i do the electrical changeover to standard, I cant be help responsible for what the owner plugs into it.

The next question would be, is it legal to fit a socket on the end of a cable designed to connect to a changeover system. IF not, we have an even bigger problem than just the 115 - 115 volt generator being connected. I see hundreds of this type of installation.

[DieterT]

[Justloadit]

I have something similar to the pics, except that my in coming plug is close to the switch over board. So I have a long extension from the genny.

[ACEsterhuizen]

Same issue, 15kva Honda, cannot add or change to the gennie wiring otherwise guarantee is gone.