Originally Posted by Powerflow
Just be careful that whatever you do doesn't create a back-feed hazard where you're pumping generator power into the utility line coming to your house. Linemen have been hurt and killed when they contact the back-fed line that was supposed to be dead.


Thank you for thinking of us! up up Sounds like the OP is wanting to build a system that would not do that. That being said, anyone who uses a generator when the power is out....please don't be surprised or upset if power company workers show up to investigate the situation with your generator if they hear it running when they get close by working to restore power.