There is just no way I would ever hook the generator up without disconnecting from the power company. One thing I do at my job is make sure that people have locked out power, etc when they are working and it is something I take very seriously (people die when you don't do the correct things). A transfer switch (to me) is just an expensive device that does what I can do with a flip of a few breakers. IMHO it is a complete waste of money. I would have a live male connector if I didn't have it plugged into the breaker box but if you follow the correct procedure you never have that problem.
On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 2:06 PM, Simon Whitworth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > In my opinion a transfer switch is the only safe way to go, I'm sure > your utility company would agree. The don't like having linemen > electrocuted because someone was backfeeding their home through a > dryer outlet and forgot to to turn off the main breaker when running > from a generator in a power outage. The thought of live male connector > pins on the cable feeding your 220v outlet also seems so wrong. > -- Robert McElwee and Blue Flash "The 50 MPG Miata" www.lightweightmiata.com/mpg Lightweight Miata Forum: www.lightweightmiata.com/forum The Miata Trailer Project: www.lightweightmiata.com/trailer
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