30 amp breaker/12 gauge wiring for generator

Specific Inspection Topics Electrical Inspections
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30 amp breaker with 12 gauge wiring supplying generator outlet out in detached garage. Should be 10 gauge wiring, correct? TIA.

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If that is set up to back feed the panel with a generator, I would have a licensed Electrician remove that set up and installed the right way before someone gets killed.

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Both improper way to connect generator and improper wire size…

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I agree with the others this should be removed and installed properly by a licensed electrician.

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Its an inlet, not an outlet, and code still applies to it. Recommend an electrician for further evaluation.

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At minimal, if owner wants to keep this code violating setup & CO’s are already passed, put a 20A breaker or smaller before the house burns down during an outtage.

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At a minimum, I would call a qualified electrician to install a proper transfer switch so as not to electrocute the utility worker down the road.

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Exactly, Marcel…:shock:

…There, fixed. It needs repair/correction.

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Exactly, Marcel…:shock:

…There, fixed. It needs repair/correction. You have already evaluated it. :slight_smile:

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I agree, this is very dangerous in it’s current state and must be corrected or removed.