On Thu, 04 Jan 2018 14:53:54 -0500, John H
wrote:
On Thu, 4 Jan 2018 13:16:34 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:
On 1/4/2018 1:07 PM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 4 Jan 2018 12:42:29 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:
Did that yesterday ... that's why I was firing up the Honda to test.
I have a new plan. If power goes out I am going to shut off the main
breaker and then backfeed the generator output through a 15 amp outlet
that's in the shed. It's on the same branch of the split 240v house
supply as the furnace and a couple of rooms. All my lighting is LED, so
that's a tiny load. The generator will run those plus the furnace
system with no problem and I don't need to have extension cords running
anywhere.
Well, you know more about electricity than I do. That's something I'd never try. Came across this
while looking for info. Don't know if it'll help or you already have it down.
If you are going to backfeed your home, you must be very carefully and follow the directions below.
If you fail to follow them you can kill a line worker, kill yourself or blow up your generator.
Again I'll say, get a licensed electrician.
Step One, the most important step of all is to turn off the main breakers.
Step two, turn off the main breakers.
Step three, turn off the main breakers. Do you get the idea?
Step four, remember to plug the generator end in last. If the generator is running and you are using
two male ends the house end plug is live!
Ah the suicide cord.
A much better solution is a panel interlock if you have a spare slot
for a 1 or 2 pole breaker, depending on what generator you have. It
forces you to only have one on at a time (generator or main) You also
get to use an inlet plug on the generator breaker so you never have
live plug prongs.
It is also legal.
That is worth the $100 it costs.