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Lochloosa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-12-10 08:16 AM
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4. As an electrician may I make a suggestion and hire an electrician.
Edited on Fri Mar-12-10 08:19 AM by Lochloosa
You should have a manual transfer switch between the generator and your panel. That will require a permit (not expensive) and a little knowledge. Electricity is very unforgiving.

If you can understand this diagram, go for it.

http://www.smps.us/transferswitch.html

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