where did you get the transfer switch kit? cost?
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Home Depot.. $280
YouTube has a step by step instructions on installation
https://youtu.be/xTqjwt6WJ7o
The nice thing about back-feeding is I don't have to worry about
choosing which circuits I want / need to power.
I simply shut off the house main power switch, back-feed from
the generator into the box & everything has available power,
safely.
I wired my house when it was built, and I actually found it better just to have a smaller 20 circuit auxiliary panel, and I use an interlock to ensure I don't backfeed out of the house. Gives more flexibility than the transfer switch, and it literally only cost the amount of the panel extra, since I run the circuits in it while on the grid.
I also love my Firman generator. I have a 10kw unit very similar to the one Costco had (got mine online). I love that it's dual fuel out of the gate. I plan to only run it on Propane, but I like that I can run gasoline if needed. My buddy's got one too - we both live in rural areas, so no power we don't have water (well). This thing powers everything I need, within reason.
I looked up a bunch of diffrent options to power the house and I like this set up..
Power goes out, fire up the generator and plug it in.. flick the switch from line to Generator and done.. no need to remember to shut off the main.. you don't want to backfeed the line!
i was looking at new F-150's and this was a must have... I can use it to power my tig welder anywhere... I do have a firman but its only a 3500... with the "buck fiddy" I dont have to load the generator up.. try to figure out just how much I fuel I need... go to a buddies to weld something.... then get the gas out to store it again until its needed...