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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coolmom42 wrote:ktmrfs 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.
I think the link you provided is for a 240V input, there is also a 6 circuit 120V 30A available from the same mfg. That's what I have.
If all you want to do is power one or two circuits this is another option.
https://ezgeneratorswitch.com/
If you go the transfer switch route make sure it is compatible with your generator. unbonded neutral generators (ground neutral not bonded) transfer switch wiring is different than a bonded neutral generator.
EZgenerator switch can be configured for both, IIRC the other 6 circuit transfer switch is only configured for use with an unbonded neutral generator. Many if not most portable generators are unbonded neutral.
My generator is the 4KW Onan built into a motorhome. How do I determine whether the neutral is bonded or unbonded?
plug in one of the 3 prong circuit testers on a 120V output plug. Turn on the genset. If is says open ground, it's unbonded, if it indicates everything is OK, then ground neutral are bonded.
Or if you have a ohmeter, witht the generator OFF check for continuity between neutral and ground. If it is an open circuite, unbonded, if it is a short circuit (few ohms) then it is bonded.
