Using RV generator as backup for house?
My electricity is still on in Middle TN, no worries. But that may not always be the case in the future! If I have a transfer switch properly installed, is there any reason I can't use the RV gene...
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pfidahospud wrote:Rover_Bill wrote:time2roll wrote:
3000 watts should run that house fine. Electrician will probably put the critical items on a 120v sub panel in addition to installing a switch and a power inlet to connect power.
This is the switch that I had installed in my house for use with my 3K inverter generator. Works great and allows you to watch the wattage being drawn on each leg.
Wow. $300 would buy a lot of heavy duty extension cords.
A good quality 12 gauge 100 ft extension cord costs around $70, so you can't really buy a lot for $300.
But if I had a power failure once a year or more, that $300 would be well worth it if it means I don't need to fumble around outside in the rain or snow to plug in the power cords, prop open the door to the house, then run power everywhere I need it (furnace, refrigerator and some lights + phone charger)
