On Sun, 4 Nov 2012 16:42:19 -0500 "Gerry Archer" <arche...@embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 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. That sequence of connections is actually what a transfer switch does, but it does it in a way that makes mistakes impossible. If you make a mistake in your procedure, you leave yourself open to very high legal liability. Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
