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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valhalla360 wrote:Dutch_12078 wrote:
Be aware many RV generators do not provide 240 volts, so you won't be able to run any appliances that call for it, such as most deep well water pumps, etc.
Since the OP specifically covered the water supply as being city water, not an issue.
To the OP: You are golden with what you want to do. Just a question of how much prep work you want to put in from minimal and run extension cords to a built in system with automatic transfer switch feeding a subpanel for the items you want to run off the generator. Since you are asking the question, I'm going to say, get a professional to set it up for you as you likely don't have the knowledge to do it right.
I understand the principles. The wiring is probably beyond me. I definitely want a built-in system. If the weather is nasty, I don't want to be dragging extension cords on the ice.
