Thursday, 4 February 2021

How to Know When Power Returns

One problem with an emergency generator back feeding the electrical panel is knowing when power returns. With my main disconnect open I have no easy means to determine presence of incoming power. I purchased a no contact voltage tester but without removing the inner panel cover I can't get close enough to the incoming cables for the testor to work. My feed is underground and comes up to the meter via conduit but a couple of nights ago I got the idea that the meter might have a stay field...

How to Know When Power Returns


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