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SIKSUKR · 04-17-2007, 03:10 PM

I would bet your gen produces 220.My el cheapo Generac 5000 has an outlet for the full capacity of the generator.I just connect it to the service panel through another double pole breaker and energize the panel.It does not matter if you use 220 or 110.You just use twice as many amps of 110 but the total watts are the same.I run my whole house off of this size generator.I just can't run the clothes dryer or stove\oven.I never turn off the other breakers,I just don't use those appliances.My hot water comes from my furnace so I'm not using electric (except the boiler burner) to heat it.I use my fridge,water pump,tv's,furnace and lights,especially the outside ones to tickoff the neighbors with no problem.

04-17-2007, 03:10 PM	#7
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I would bet your gen produces 220.My el cheapo Generac 5000 has an outlet for the full capacity of the generator.I just connect it to the service panel through another double pole breaker and energize the panel.It does not matter if you use 220 or 110.You just use twice as many amps of 110 but the total watts are the same.I run my whole house off of this size generator.I just can't run the clothes dryer or stove\oven.I never turn off the other breakers,I just don't use those appliances.My hot water comes from my furnace so I'm not using electric (except the boiler burner) to heat it.I use my fridge,water pump,tv's,furnace and lights,especially the outside ones to tickoff the neighbors with no problem. __________________ SIKSUKR