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I have 2 x 120 gal tanks , they serve my pool heater (defunct), and shortly will be my backup heat when the temp gets too low that the new heat pump can't provide the heat.
That’s very similar to the way my house is configured. The gas is on one end of the house and the load center is in the garage at the opposite end. It’s in a cul-de-sac so the back yard is wide and shallow and there are lots of windows and two doors. No chance of setting it near the house and as far as recommended from windows and doors. I’ll have to work with the installer to find a good location. It’s probably going to add to the installation cost but que sera sera.I am curious, I have a ranch, 65 feet of house length.
Propane is on the garage side of the house, and electrical 65 feet away ingress and breaker box.
If I were to put a unit in, would I put the unit near the propane and send power 65 feet, or would I put the unit near the breaker box (and bedrooms)?
Seems I have the worst setup for this. I currently power some using a backfeed through my dryer port.
Just keep in mind that such backfeed should have a transfer switch so there is no chance of driving power out to the transformer. Otherwise lineman who are working on restoring your power are at risk of electrocution.I currently power some using a backfeed through my dryer port.
I just shut the main when I power up.Just keep in mind that such backfeed should have a transfer switch so there is no chance of driving power out to the transformer. Otherwise lineman who are working on restoring your power are at risk of electrocution.
JeffI just shut the main when I power up.
If I didn't, I would have to run a lot of cable to the box, ...