As a Generac dealer, I would say the right answer is "No". As in, don't use a Powerpact generator as a two wire start generator. The Powerpact are a glorified portable in a box. The Powerpact has to have constant power to maintain the battery and electronics. The generator powers the load center transfer mechanism. You can use a Guardian as a two wire start unit if you provide a 120V T1 for battery charging, but the Evolution controller has to be configured as two wire start. I do not believe the Powerpact has that feature as it does not have a configurable controller. Also, it invalidates the warranty. And, if you rig a relay and someone gets electrocuted, it's on you. Sometimes the best answer is no, you need to trade up to a better generator.
On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 9:41 AM [email protected] < [email protected]> wrote: > Wrenches, > > I’m looking to tie in a Generac Powerpact 7.5kW generator with transfer > switch to a Sol-Ark 12kW. The Sol-Ark has a two wire start (NO or NC) > capability, however, the Generac transfer switch operates on loss of 240V. > Is my only option to use a relay driven by the two wire start to drop 240V > to the transfer switch? > > Thank you, > > rick brown > SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC > Electrical & Solar Contracting Services > www.SolShineEnergy.com > Check, Virginia 24072 > Office: 540.235.3095 > Mobile: 540.808.9502 > > VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 > VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 > VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer > NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21 > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > > -- Chris Mason Solar systems designer Generac Generators Industrial technician Comet Systems Ltd DBA Comet Solar Anguilla Cell 264.235.5670 WhatsApp 264.235.5670 Skype: netconcepts www.cometsolar.com <http://www.cometenergysystems.com/>
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