Existing Assisted Living Facility with 2000A service 3P4W/120/240. Customer would like to be able to connect a Mobile Generator to system in case of power failure. Customer also has 3 other locations and would like to be able to have the same option at those as well. The above builiding is the largest service and 2 of the others are single phase.
Questions:
On the above 2000A 3P/120/240 system would a Utility allow
an exterior manual transfer switch and exterior connection for hookup of a Generator. The building doesn't have space for any interior equipment. The cost to seperate loads or install automatic equipment would cost (150-k+? easy)if there were room. There is a Utility owned pad mounted tranformer on site (about 60' away). I was thinking of running new load conduits from transformer to an exterior wall of the electrical room. Then from there into the manual transfer switch. The connection from the Generator would be at this location (lugs or connector). Then run from transfer switch to existing switchgear. Does this sound like something a Utility would approve?
If so any suggestions for temp power to the building during relocation of feeders? Would a Utility and local J approve the use of a generator for a few days during upgrade - It could be the unit the Customer purchased (y/n)?
Any suggestion on manufacturer's who make this equipment?
Any suggestions on gen. manufacturer's of mobile equipment that can handle multiple power requirements for the different buildings? The buildings are up to 4 hours away from each other and the thought is that buying one would service whichever building was in need and if necessary rent other units if the situation should require temp power for more than one building.
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by BobV3CORP; 07/03/09 01:33 AM.
