Technically, there is. :) As a licensed guy here, I usually cringe when I hear people talk of back-feeding through the dryer outlet, etc.. At least you have the sense though to know why to trip the main breaker.
I'm assuming the 4KW generator has a 20AMP 120/240 outlet? Usually on electric dryer the motor is on one leg (120V) and heat is 240V. (Some dryer the motor is 240V). I think typical heat element is about 1,800W @ 240V. If your generator doesn't have a 120/240 output you're out of luck on the dryer. You "could" tie an output from ground and neutral into panel and backfeed a double pole breaker in the panel MAKING SURE TO TURN MAIN BREAKER OFF so you don't electricute some poor lineman! That would energise the panel. As a precaution you should turn off breakers such as range, water heater, HVAC and just select the loads you need. (As the guy say's, "Don't try this at home kids?" disclaimer and all) Your 4KW generator has overload protection? NOTE: Most of the incidents I've heard about portable generators weren't electrical but were caused by the generators being operated in closed spaces such as basements or garages. > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[email protected]> > Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:55:04 -0600 > To: Mercedes Discussion List <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] generator > > I have this 4k generator running now which will run about anything I > need, have it hooked up via extension cords. Will be needing to do > laundry soon and it will run the washer I am sure but cant see anyway to > hook the electric drier up to it. Anyway of hooking it into the house > power quick and easy and just flipping the main breaker so it doesnt > feed back into the power lines? > > Timothy Robinson wrote: >> Most of the belt-driven/direct coupled generator heads I've seen require >> 3,600 RPM. I'd always heard an advantage of the some diesel gensets was the >> slower, 1,800 RPM speed for sound and long term wear and tear. >> >> There are PTO generators which use pto from tractors at 540 RPM input. >> They're expensive as they utilize a gearbox to rotate the generator at >> proper speed. >> >> I STILL think the easiest thing is an inverter/deep cell battery charged by >> alternator from car. I have this setup and have even used the old Sears >> Craftsman mower to charge the battery. >> >> One of my homeowners just called saying he wanted to buy his son a generator >> for Christmas. He was asking "what size." I'd equipped the boy's house with >> a 30AMP 120/240 input from generator. I suggested the guy be sure and buy a >> generator w/automatic governor which reacts to additional loads and idles >> down as loads are removed. The reason I mention is on that house I saved the >> cost of a hardwired transfer switch and use one of the Square "D" breaker >> interlocks on the main panel. It's recognised by NEC for use as service >> interlock/transfer. >> >> Last generator I bought (previous house) was an electric start 7,500W at >> Home Depot for about $1,100. I could dry clothes in electric dryer or heat >> water in the water heater (4,500W elements). Only thing I couldn't do was >> run the resistance heat (15KW) on the heat pump. None of that was really >> necessary though. >> >> As I don't have a well pump (municipal water) and do have a wood stove, an >> inverter provides enough for back-up needs. >> >> Sorry for the 'litany' ya'll... I just get into subjects like this. >> >> Tim >> >>> From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[email protected]> >>> Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 11:16:37 -0800 >>> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[email protected]> >>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] generator >>> >>>> I have GOT to build a generator out of that stationary 617 I have. >>>> What >>>> all would be involved I wonder. Just get a gen head and hook it up via >>>> belt or something? What about some sort of control panel? >>> It can be fairly simple, but you do need RPM control. Harbor Freight >>> has a cheapie 10kW belt-drive 3600 RPM head on sale periodically. It's >>> not very good, not when compared to the heavy duty 1800 RPM ST heads >>> that folks use for the purpose, but maybe it'd be good enough? It's >>> got built-in everything, including some meters and outlets, and has >>> the VR already set up. Just add torque! >>> >>> -- Jim >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >>> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > -- > Kaleb C. 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