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To: martin_fierro
Is it relatively easy to wire into a standard home electrical system?

No. You'll need a qualified electrician.

If you want to hook it up to your home electrical system, the utility will require you to install an automatic or manual transfer switch. This prevents the generator from energizing the utility main and possibly electrocuting a repairman working on a downed power line.

22 posted on 12/02/2011 10:41:38 AM PST by justlurking (The only remedy for a bad guy with a gun is a good WOMAN (Sgt. Kimberly Munley) with a gun)
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To: justlurking
...the utility will require you to install an automatic or manual transfer switch.

You could also consider the Interlock Kit...less expensive, safe, convenient and legal where I live.

Just an option to consider, though...massive and heated debates of the transfer switch vs. the Interlock can be found all over the web. Have a look - your opinion may vary!!

http://www.interlockkit.com/intro2.htm

35 posted on 12/02/2011 10:59:06 AM PST by IrishPennant (We don't want to work so we go to work to make enough money not to work...Huh?)
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