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More importantly, you need an interlock plate for your fuse panel so that the backfed breaker and the main cannot be on at the same time. There has been a suggested reference recently here.
You don't want to electocute a lineman, do you? Your generator can electrify the line to 10,000 volts or more with a transformer acting in reverse. You also need a generator input connector mounted on the outside of your house. Even so, you'll need 4 conductor wire from the generator to the input connector, but you may be able to by the cordset. Inside you'll need 3 conductor with ground. Alternatively, you can use a transfer switch instead of the interlocking breaker. |
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