Using camper generator to power items in house
With all of the storms and flooding that is happening, is there a simple way to use the generator in my toy hauler (Onan 5500) to power certain items in my house if electricity goes off.
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I use an approved manual lock out switch that makes it impossible to back feed into the power lines.
I have a puny generator but it does have a 220 outlet. i have no need for 220 when the power is out. So i power the service panel with 220 so that both L1 and L2 get juice.
Before turning the genny on to energize the service panel, i flip all the 220 stuff off. If I had a well I would probably have a bigger genny for back up.
The above precludes gathering up and running a bunch of individual cords around in the house.
oops, i just looked at the OP's title. Maybe he only has 1110 capability.
I have a puny generator but it does have a 220 outlet. i have no need for 220 when the power is out. So i power the service panel with 220 so that both L1 and L2 get juice.
Before turning the genny on to energize the service panel, i flip all the 220 stuff off. If I had a well I would probably have a bigger genny for back up.
The above precludes gathering up and running a bunch of individual cords around in the house.
oops, i just looked at the OP's title. Maybe he only has 1110 capability.
