Which Portable Generator?

Winged One wrote:

RJCorazza wrote:

smcrea wrote:
Hi,
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I need this for not only powering our TT AC but also and maybe more importantly as a standby gen that will plug into our transfer switch on the side of our house during an emergency.

For me two brands come to mind.. the Hondas and the Yamaha's..

So the Question:

Which do you recommend and above all WHY?

Thanks!

Steve

I am not a electrician, but most home backup gensets that connect to transfer switches are 220v. I suspect there are 220v inverter gensets, but not the small parallel ones.
Of course I could be totally off base if your transfer switch is only supplying 120v loads.

I don't think anyone has addressed this yet.

Especially when the OP stated that "maybe more importantly" to use as a gen for the transfer switch at the house.

The transfer switch is only supplying 120v loads and not my AC or pool pump. The main objective being to keep the fridge and freezer running, the family room and office as well.

I demimonde the loading to stay within 3Kw 120v.

Thanks!