This is Part 2 of the "Connecting a Portable Generator to the Home Main Electric Panel" series. You may want to read Part 1 (click here) first to get the necessary parts. WARNING - Even if you turn off the main circuit breaker, please remember that three service wires from the meter remains HOT (energized)!!!. Touching it means serious injury or death REQUIRED PARTS … [Read more...] about Connecting a Portable Generator to the Home Main Electric Panel – Part 2
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Connecting a Portable Generator to the Home Main Electric Panel – Part 1
With hurricanes coming ashore more often, I wanted a better solution than running multiple extensions cords to my portable generator whenever we experienced a power outage. If you have used this setup, you know those windows and door gaps (where the extension cords are routed) tend to let in water and/or freezing cold air. Instead, I was looking for a flexible setup that … [Read more...] about Connecting a Portable Generator to the Home Main Electric Panel – Part 1