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Old 07-31-2012, 07:45 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by NoBozo View Post
I just bought a Honda 2000i Generator with two 20 Amp 120 volt outlets. (Like your house outlets.) I'm thinking I can PULL (Turn Off) the Main 100 Amp breaker to the street, and back feed my generator IN ..to a normal weatherproof outdoor receptacle on the deck. Then I can supply power (Up to 2000 Watts) to any receptacle in the house. THE ONLY appliance I expect to feed is the refrigerator, and the furnace for Hot Water. (Showers).

Refrigerator, and Furnace. Nothing more. No Freezers, microwaves, electric stoves/ovens/TVs. If this works..I can add something else...until the generator trips out.

What do you think..?? NB
This is what you say now, but YOU WILL WANT to add more. It is not advisable to get any where near the top end of the generator as you could do damage to you appliances. Just my 2¢ for what it is worth.
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