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Old 08-01-2012, 10:03 AM   #65
NoBozo
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Thanks guys: I get it. Maybe three years ago, my main breaker panel was replaced because after 30+ years, ..my insurance company said it was dangerous. While the electrician was here, I asked him about transfer switches. He quoted me about $600. to add it on.

I have no problem with paying an electrician to do it. However, the transfer switch AND plug would be located just inside..OR outside the garage door....The main panel is just inside the door, so the generator wound have to be outside the door. Thats right on the street. Generator would disappear in a heartbeat...It's such a NICE little generator, expensive..and Very Quiet and VERY Portable.

The deck where I want to locate the generator is just outside the dining room french doors where I can keep an eye on it..and the deck is not accessible from the ground without a ladder.

Based on your input, I WILL look into other options. NB

PS: Now I'll go check out that other thread.

EDIT: I just finished the thread noted above. Very sobering. I've got a call in to the "Electrician" that replaced my old panel.

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