If I turn off the two main breakers, why should I need any kind of a switch
when I plug the two cords from my generator into the two primary circuits in
the house? The only wire still connected to the power company is the
ground/neutral at the main switch box. (I'm only running the fridge, lights,
and computer with a small generator.) When I see the neighbors lights on, I
unplug the generator and turn the mains back on.
Gerry....who has used this arrangement for several power outages.
From: "Dan Penoff" <d...@penoff.com>
Amen.
Dan
On Nov 4, 2012, at 11:30 AM, Peter Frederick wrote:
This is why one should have a properly installed transfer switch to use a
generator for the house. That way whatever circuits you choose to power
will be completely isolated from the main power grid while the generator
is in use, and you won't electrocute a lineman nor try to run the entire
neighborhood off a 5000 watt generator.
Otherwise, use extension cords for specific appliances and don't use the
house wiring at all.
Peter
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