Using Generator As Backup For House Power

[Wilhelmus Schreurs]

For all those interested though, ensure that the correct size of wire is used at
all times, too small a wire can lead to electrical fires, which can be stubborn
to put out.
There are all different types of wire with different class/heat ratings, check
the electrical code book to make sure that the wire is adequate.

Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
Terrace, B.C. Canada


----- Original Message ----
From: John
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 11:06:51 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Using Generator As Backup For House Power













Eric,



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Before anybody jumps the gun on the orange wire that I used, from the

breaker box, to the 50 amp plug, the wire is ROMEX SIMpull 10/3 with

ground which according to my electrician, is good for short runs like

this in dry locations, it does not get hot when used to power my shop

and sections of the rental property electrical system. the breaker

box is just there for added security, as the power going to it is

tapped off of the breaker box in the generator compartment.



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--- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Eric Johnson"

wrote:

>

> Ice storms may bring loss of power to our home as in other areas of

the country so I brought

> the coach to the house with the idea of moving into it if we have a

problem. Then I got to

> thinking about using the generator to provide power to the home so

we could have heat and

> lights. Has anyone else done this? What would be the best way to

make the connection so

> you get maximum use of the generator capacity?

>

> Regards, Eric in San Antonio

> 84FC35SBWL2

>














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