Backup Generators

NoBozo · 07-31-2012, 07:19 PM

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

07-31-2012, 07:19 PM	#1
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Backup Generators 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