Generators

[barondudley]

I have a generator that is capable of running my home.

What I want to know is:-

When the mains power goes out can I plug my generator to the house knowing that if I turn the consumer box OFF I am safely segregated from the main grid.

I would not want to electrocute a linesman somewhere down the line.

I will be connecting using an outdoor plug and socket, no risk to me being shocked and of course all the appliances in the house have their own fused plugs fitted.

I know I should employ a qualified electrician to do a proper install, this is just to tide me over during the interim should we lose power.

 

[big-all]

youll be talking £3-9 an hour running costs about £5000 =£1000 fitting costs at a very rough guess so not cheap

you have a change over switch or automatic changeover costing more

 

[flameport]

I know I should employ a qualified electrician to do a proper install, this is just to tide me over during the interim should we lose power.

There is only one way to safely connect a generator to your house - have an electrician install a transfer (changeover) switch and a suitable wall mounted plug to connect the generator to.

Any other way will put you and others at risk of electrocution.