I live in the country in an area that on average losses power 6 times a year. Trees falling on lines, 50 year old transformers blowing, dogs pissing on telephone poles....no power.

I use to back feed into the box with a gas generator like yours. The best thing I did was install a Generac generator 2 years ago. It is plummed into the natural gas line. There are propane versions. 11K Kw powers 70$ of my home. Easy payment/financing thru Generac. No more refueling in 20 degree weather.