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50AMP cord from generator into sub panel [closed]

My sub panel, located in the garage, does not have a main breaker. The main panel, located on the outside of the house, has a main breaker. The CB's in the main panel are as follows: Dryer, Subfeed, ...
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Sub-Panel Separate Ground and Neutral Bars?

I have seen other posts about this question, but mine is slightly different. I have a sub-panel that has a bonded neutral and ground bar, which I believe is against NEC2008. I understand the concern ...
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Connect generator to main panel

I want to connect a generator with a 50 amp power inlet box but as you can see from the picture, there's no space to install the circuit. Am i missing something? This main panel connects to a subpanel ...
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Generator interlock on subpanel

We have 400 amp service in our house. There are two 200 amp subpanels. The one is the primary subpanel for most of the house that would need a generator connected to it. The main box is outside and ...
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What are benefits of a subpanel over pre configured 6 , 8 or 10 circuit Transfer Switch Kits? which one is better for Portable Generator?

I am planning for a Generator based power back up. Need to have the back up to run the sump pump in case the there is a power outage in Spring when the snow melts making water flow in my sump pit and ...
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Generator hookup

I am looking to install a portable generator for supplying some things when there is a power outage. I have my main panel outside and a sub panel inside. The breaker at the main panel suppling the sub ...
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Putting a sub panel for a home office/bedroom?

Recently, our neighborhood had a power outage for a few days. Causing my office/bedroom to lose power completely which was a bit of an inconvenience. Out of curiosity, I began googling about ...
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