2007-07-25 03:36:56 · 5 answers · asked by adam f 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
One way, is to completely isolate your incoming supply (mains supply) form your distribution board (fuse board) and then connect a generator to the distribution board.
The generator needs to be powerful enough to satisfy your power demands and you need to bare in mind it may be noisy.
Be sure to disconnect the generator form the distribution board first before switching back on the mains supply.
2007-07-25 04:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by Sparks 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sparks did warn you, but not strongly enough.
It is possible to connect a standby generator to your house electrical system, but it is not a job for an amateur.
The Generator absolutely MUST be always isolated from the utility grid.
This can even be a matter of life & death.
Code requires that this be done via a transfer switch or other means which guarantees the isolation.
If the generator is left connected to the grid:
1. You are trying to substitue for the power plant, which obviously won't work.
2. You may energize powerlines that someone is working on with the idea that they are safe.
3. When power is restored it is almost certain to be out of phase with the generator causing a possible catastrophic failure.
2007-07-25 22:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a small stand by generator if you could offerd to buy one, enough to have just light inside the house. they come in varies sizes usually rated by KW. or even better get a rectifier that will change DC to AC.
2007-07-25 13:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by adam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One more addition to the good info from Sparks. You need to have that generator in a ventilated area where carbon monoxide from its engine exhaust will not kill you.
2007-07-25 12:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy you a generator!
2007-07-25 10:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by nanna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋