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Timco · 10-05-2014, 01:06 PM

I use a 8000W (12,000 peak) generator and a 10/3 SO cable from outside my detached garage (50' from house) and run that to a 2-pole 40A open breaker. That back-feeds the entire meter base and house panel. The main disconnect MUST be off to not send voltage to the lines or conflict when the power comes back on. Runs AC, range, TV, and everything I could turn on.

Note. A proper transfer switch should be used. Big job to install.

I HAVE, however, used the Box to jump Genny.

10-05-2014, 01:06 PM	#5
Timco I am my own mechanic.... Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 3,433	I use a 8000W (12,000 peak) generator and a 10/3 SO cable from outside my detached garage (50' from house) and run that to a 2-pole 40A open breaker. That back-feeds the entire meter base and house panel. The main disconnect MUST be off to not send voltage to the lines or conflict when the power comes back on. Runs AC, range, TV, and everything I could turn on. Note. A proper transfer switch should be used. Big job to install. I HAVE, however, used the Box to jump Genny. __________________ '04 Boxster S 50 Jahre 550 Spyder Anniversary Special Edition, 851 of 1953, 6-sp, IMS/RMS, GT Metallic silver, cocoa brown leather SOLD to member Broken Linkage. '08 VW Touareg T-3 wife's car '13 F150 Super Crew long bed 4x4 w/ Ego Boost