Generator Questions (for the house)

I can't see it.

I had a Honda 4000 when I had my electrical business. It was pretty bullet proof, but also $2500, and that was 25 years ago.

You're not going to be using it much. So I think I'd opt for the Predator from HF.

 

https://www.amazon.com/XtremepowerUS-4000-Watt-Gasoline-Generator-Emergency/dp/B07PGQRZJ2

It's loud, but if it's outside, that's not really an issue. It should handle what you're trying to run just fine, and for that price, you're not out much if it breaks. I know you didn't ask me personally, but if I were in your shoes, I'd buy it.

 

Oh no, my post was a typo. I mean to say I WOULDN'T buy it!!

Just kidding. I hope it lasts years for you.

 

It will be fine.

The last 5 years or so of electrical career actual turning screws was doing generators and transfer switches in hospitals.

I'm sure several of our members would say you need a 1,000KW 600HP Cummins with ASCO transfer switch with 3 second complete transfer to run your fridge........but you're little stand by will be just fine.

 

Back when I was in that business, rule of thumb was 5k minimum for home standby, 6.5k if u had a well. That's continuous, not surge capacity

 

If your gonna backfeed like that don't forget to kill your main