Honda generator and electrical grid
Might I ask a question here unrelated to motorhomes? The topic of portable generators often comes up here and on other forums. I am thinking of buying the Honda "Companion" portable generator, and I a...
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Dusty R wrote:JaxDad wrote:cgmartine wrote:
The third option, the breaker interlock, is exactly what I pictured in my mind. I believe I could do it myself, but just to be extra safe, I will hire an electrician to do it for me.
I’d be surprised if you could get an electrician to do that sort of a job. It’s not legal because it’s potentially very dangerous.
Please do it properly and install a transfer switch.
A breaker interlock does the same thing as a transfer switch, and is legal.
Exactly... The interlock doesn't allow the generator supply breaker to be turned on until the main line breaker is turned off, and vice versa.
