RV genset to power a house
After spending the last 2 days with out electricity and having to use our 3500 watt Kipor with a ton of extension cords, I am wondering if the Kipor could be used to power the house. I was told by a ...
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To the OP: I will assume that you will be able to pull off a "widow maker" cord safely.
The problem is that most people out there wouldn't/couldn't be able to pull this off. Most electricians/linemen know this. I know I wouldn't be able to, not because of me, but because there is a chance that even though I'd have a safe setup in case of a disaster, a curious neighbor kid might wander by and pull the cord. Even a gated backyard may not help.
I'd say it is a gamble, most likely the OP will "win", but if Murphy has his way, the consequences can be severe. At the worst, the local press would have a feeding frenzy on the subject, which would essentially force the DA to throw the book at the offender in order to keep his or her job.
The problem is that most people out there wouldn't/couldn't be able to pull this off. Most electricians/linemen know this. I know I wouldn't be able to, not because of me, but because there is a chance that even though I'd have a safe setup in case of a disaster, a curious neighbor kid might wander by and pull the cord. Even a gated backyard may not help.
I'd say it is a gamble, most likely the OP will "win", but if Murphy has his way, the consequences can be severe. At the worst, the local press would have a feeding frenzy on the subject, which would essentially force the DA to throw the book at the offender in order to keep his or her job.
