generator for home backup
My house is wired to have an outside generator plugged into support electrical power failure. I was wondering if I could plug my motorhome into this outlet and use my motorhome generator ? It seems t...
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3oaks wrote:Tom/Barb wrote:What difference does it make what the fines are?DrewE wrote:
It would be most wise to consult with an electrician on this.
It would really be good to know what the state rules on back feeding the system are, and what the fines are for doing it.
The house should always be separated (disconnected) from the main utility line feeding the house when using a generator as a backup power source. Not only to prevent back feeding and possibly killing a utility lineman working somewhere on the power lines but also to prevent frying your generator and causing other problems when power is restored to those lines by the electrical utility company.
When the power is out here the repair crew supervisor will check the houses that have lights on, to see what equipment is installed. when they find you do not have the proper equipment and signatures, they will pull your meter. to get it back you will pay the fine.
