[RLW]

Originally Posted by Swanpoint guy

RLW
Your set up is top of the line and one I'm considering. Did you buy the generator and then hire subs for the instalation? Are you runnig gas, diesel, or LPG? Can you recommend your brand of generator? Who did the istallation and could you recommend them?

For other forum members, I'm sure there are many that use generators on a regular basis. What have you learned?

Swanpoint guy, I purchased my Generac system through my sons company's electrician who was only able to save me about $100 over buying on line with no shipping fees. I should not say only as ever bit does help. He came up from MA and installed the wiring at MA prices (little higher than NH) and I did all the excavating as I have it installed about 40' from the house. The cost for all the conduit wasn't that much from Lowe's. The total cost for EVERYTHING including the more expensive transfer switch was under $6K. The main reason for my wanting it is because I'm in the older age bracket and I really didn't like the idea of myself or wife if I wasn't around going out in the winter months and pull starting and connecting up cables. One can be in bed asleep and the power goes off and this just takes over without you even knowing about it and you just keep on trucking without being inconvenienced. It is a decision that this ole geezer will not have regrets that he decided to go the bit more expensive way to take care of my home and my life style.
For more specific info checkout their web site and look under Model # 005880 for the generator and Model #RTSD100A3 for the transfer switch.
If more info needed feel free to PM me and I will try and answer what I can.