plug cybertruck 240 Volt AC into my safety interlocked breaker panel?

[roadrunner32]

During power outages I plug my portable generator into my breaker box where I have a mechanical interlock to prevent back feeding into the utility grid. Could I just substitute the 240 outlet on the cybertruck instead of the generator? The interlocked breaker in the breaker box that the generator feeds is 40 amp. I could easily replace the 40 amp breaker with a 30A. if thats problem.

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[akenis]

Truck has NEMA 14-50 outlet. Rated for 50 amps. Truck puts out 40 Amps.

PowerShare equipment would be safer and more convenient with 48 Amp output.

 

[Spacenoddle]

Someone did it Before, yes, you can. The 240v output is 30A， might not power everyting in your household if you live down deep south.

 

[Cyber Satoshi]

I’m also interested in this…

I have a 50 amp plug wired up to panel with interlock. I won’t hurt anything powering that with my truck right (on the truck side)? Just won’t be able to power as many things.

 

[mongo]

I’m also interested in this…

I have a 50 amp plug wired up to panel with interlock. I won’t hurt anything powering that with my truck right (on the truck side)? Just won’t be able to power as many things.

Right, the 14-50 outlet in the bed will feed 40 Amps (higher surge for load starting).

 

[Cyber Satoshi]

Is there a breaker/fuse on the truck if I try to pull over 40 amps? I’m sure there is, right?

 

[mongo]

Is there a breaker/fuse on the truck if I try to pull over 40 amps? I’m sure there is, right?

Yeah, all software controlled so it should fault and likely require manual reactivation.

 

[tmeyer3]

Is there a breaker/fuse on the truck if I try to pull over 40 amps? I’m sure there is, right?

Yes, it's electronically controlled.

 

[Cyber Satoshi]

That’s fantastic; thanks. Will be trying this out this weekend

 

[Woodrick]

During power outages I plug my portable generator into my breaker box where I have a mechanical interlock to prevent back feeding into the utility grid. Could I just substitute the 240 outlet on the cybertruck instead of the generator? The interlocked breaker in the breaker box that the generator feeds is 40 amp. I could easily replace the 40 amp breaker with a 30A. if thats problem.

You should be fine. You can't do the Cybertruck and the generator at the same time, sparks fly.

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