In article >,
Pearl F. Buck > wrote:
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>A generator should be hard- wired into a generator transfer switch next
>to the main electrical service box.

That would be ideal, but it's not strictly necessary.

Oddly enough, the electrical inspector in my jurisdiction looked at
my husband's wiring of the furnace to plug into a suitably sized
receptacle (rather than being hardwired into the panel) so that
we could plug the furnace into the portable generator. He said,
"That's not code, but it's how I'd do it at my house"
and passed the inspection.

>If a portable generator is used care should be taken to find the highest
>rated commercial power tool extension cord.
>
>Safety first, please.

Always.

Cindy Hamilton
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