Electrical Wiring Residential
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781285170954
Author: Ray C. Mullin, Phil Simmons
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 32, Problem 11R
The NEC requires that a ____________ means be provided for standby power systems. In the case of portable gen sets, this might be as simple as pulling out the plug on the extension cord that is plugged into the receptacle on the gen set. For permanently installed standby power generators, this might be on the gen set and/or separately provided inside or outside of the home.
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