Exercise genny while on shore power?

time2roll wrote:
Anytime you start the generator it is a hot transfer unless you turn everything off including the converter and electric water heater. You could use the main breakers to cut power and save the transfer switch but then someone will say the breakers should not be used as a switch either. As I said the list never ends.

You act as though no one has ever had a disaster when on shore power and started their genny. Like the possibility of this problem doesn't exist. And reducing loads is just plain common sense. It's a risk and an expensive one given the minimal level of effort to prevent it altogether. But we get it, you've planted your flag and dying on that hill. I think most agree it's bad advice not to unplug first.