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Originally Posted by brk-lnt
It's also relatively easy to have the generator power input be remote from the transfer panel/switch. Depending on the distance, it would determine what gauge of wire you need.
So, you can have the generator on the back deck in operation, have a proper hook up outlet for it right there, and then have the transfer switch next to your main panel.
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Because you only have @ 2000 watts to play with, this is something to think about if you place the inlet box too far away from the panel:
Voltage loss in a wire is synonymous to pressure loss in a pipe. Electric current flows in a wire, just like water in a pipe, and creates a loss. The loss is a function of:
The diameter of the wire - The smaller the diameter, the larger the loss.
The length of the wire -
The longer the wire, the larger the loss.
The type of metal used in the wire - The higher the resistance, the larger the loss. Copper and Aluminum wires are the most common types, with copper having the lower resistance.
Voltage Loss is calculated using "OHM'S LAW", as follows:
E = IR
Where:
E is the Voltage Loss, in volts
I is the current flowing through the wire, in amperes
R is the resistance of the wire, in ohms