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Nina Harris

Jan 1, 1970
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can someone outline generally what would this look like:

the idea would be to be able to disconnect from the local powergrid (ie. pull the
master switch on house wall) and plug a backup generator (also located on the same
wall) which would provide enough power to run some light and refrigerator (ie. yamaha
3000/4000 watt)

I'm looking at only providing a simple solution to *not* need an extension cord and
*not* need to manually attach anything, just walk outside, hit the swich, plug in
yamaha, plug it to wall

how difficult would this be to do? any links where this may already be documented?
 
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Anthony Matonak

Jan 1, 1970
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Nina said:
can someone outline generally what would this look like:

the idea would be to be able to disconnect from the local powergrid (ie. pull the
master switch on house wall) and plug a backup generator (also located on the same
wall) which would provide enough power to run some light and refrigerator (ie. yamaha
3000/4000 watt)

You're looking for a manual transfer switch for your generator.
Any electrician should be able to install one for you. I don't
know if they are common in home improvement stores but I'm sure
you could find any number of on-line suppliers for them.

Anthony
 
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Vaughn

Jan 1, 1970
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Nina Harris said:
can someone outline generally what would this look like:

the idea would be to be able to disconnect from the local powergrid (ie. pull
the
master switch on house wall) and plug a backup generator (also located on the
same
wall) which would provide enough power to run some light and refrigerator (ie.
yamaha
3000/4000 watt)

I'm looking at only providing a simple solution to *not* need an extension
cord and
*not* need to manually attach anything, just walk outside, hit the swich, plug
in
yamaha, plug it to wall

how difficult would this be to do? any links where this may already be
documented?

This is the one I use: http://www.nbmc.com/emergen/ It will take an
electrician about two hours to hook it up.

Vaughn
 
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