GenerLink works with most portable generators that have a 240-volt, four-prong outlet (an L14-30 or 14-50), single-phase output, and a floating neutral. Common compatible brands include Generac, Champion, Honda and Briggs & Stratton. A few newer units with full-panel GFCI breakers can be incompatible, so it's worth confirming your exact model.
These brands commonly work with GenerLink when the unit meets the requirements below. This isn't an exhaustive list, and compatibility comes down to the generator's specs, not just its badge, so always confirm your exact model.
Whether a generator works with GenerLink comes down to three specs, not the brand name.
Your generator needs a 240-volt locking outlet. The 30 amp GenerLink connects to an L14-30, and the 40 amp version connects to a 14-50, through the proprietary GenerLok cord. A generator with only regular 120-volt household plugs won't work.
GenerLink is built for single-phase 120/240-volt power, which covers virtually all residential portable generators. It is not designed for three-phase systems.
The generator's neutral needs to be floating, not bonded. Many portable generators are floating-neutral, but some aren't, and a bonded-neutral unit generally won't work correctly. If you're unsure, this is the spec we check for you.
Some newer Generac and Champion generators come with full-panel GFCI breakers. When connected through a GenerLink, those breakers can trip and stop the system from working. It's the most common compatibility surprise we see. If your generator is a recent model, it's worth confirming before you buy or book.
Send us the make and model and we'll confirm it before you book. No guessing, no wasted trip.
CHECK MY GENERATORGenerLink connects to your generator with the GenerLok, a proprietary cord and the only one that works with the unit. A free 20-foot cord is included, with 40-foot and 60-foot lengths available if your generator sits farther from the meter. Two cords can't be joined together.
The questions Simcoe County homeowners ask us most about matching a generator to a GenerLink.
No, not every generator. It needs a 240-volt, four-prong outlet (an L14-30 or 14-50), single-phase output, and a floating neutral. Most common portable generators meet this, but a few newer units with full-panel GFCI breakers can be incompatible.
A 240-volt, four-prong outlet. The 30 amp GenerLink connects to an L14-30 and the 40 amp version connects to a 14-50, through the GenerLok cord. A generator with only 120-volt household outlets won't work.
Some newer Generac and Champion generators have full-panel GFCI breakers, which can trip when connected through a GenerLink and stop it from working. If yours is a recent model, send us the make and model and we'll confirm before you book.
Yes, as long as it has a compatible 240-volt, four-prong outlet and meets the same requirements as a gas unit. Dual-fuel and propane generators commonly work with GenerLink.
The 30 amp GenerLink uses an L14-30 connection and handles up to 7,200 running watts. The 40 amp version uses a 14-50 connection and handles up to 9,600 running watts. The right one depends on your generator's output and what you want to run.
Have a model in mind? Send it to us and we'll confirm it fits.
Drop your generator's make and model in the message box and we'll confirm whether it works with a GenerLink, then get you an all-in quote. No pressure, no obligation.