Red Marks on Circuit Breakers

The number 10 bare copper ground wire is shaped in the rear of the generator inlet box and then wrapped around the green ground screw using the included clamp

The red tape marks on some of the circuit breakers are there so that the homeowner can easily identify some of the critical circuits that will require generator power. These include the heating system, the well pump, and the refrigerator. The bathroom and kitchen lighting circuits are also identified.

Completed interlock kit installation on an older Cutler Hammer type CH circuit breaker panel

When you get to the construction phase of your home renovation project, you must be mindful of your personal safety as well as the safety of people and property that may be in proximity to your work.

Hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses offer the very basic personal protection. For certain tasks additional safety precautions need to be taken. For instance when working around live electricity, an electrician would need insulated tools and gloves rated for the voltages that he or she works on.

Additionally it is important to conduct yourself in a safe manner during construction. Be mindful of heavy lifting or reaching in awkward positions. Use a ladder when working on the ceiling, or anything high for that matter. Chairs, buckets, milk crates, and anything else not made to be stood on, should not be stood on. One bad fall can change your life forever.