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General: Powering up a generator to run an indoor circuit

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    • CommentAuthordave123
    • CommentTimeJul 24th 2007
     
    Could I use my generator to power up an indoor circuit (Honda at 1000 W generator) by plugging it into an existing socket?
    Would I have to switch the mains off first?
    Is it legal?
    And finally of course is a dangerous?

    I know of course I could just plug in a multi-socket extension lead and run cables to wherever I need them.

    Thank you in anticipation
    • CommentAuthorJohan
    • CommentTimeJul 24th 2007
     
    Posted By: dave123Could I use my generator to power up an indoor circuit (Honda at 1000 W generator) by plugging it into an existing socket?
    Would I have to switch the mains off first?
    Is it legal?
    And finally of course is a dangerous?

    I know of course I could just plug in a multi-socket extension lead and run cables to wherever I need them.

    Thank you in anticipation


    a) Yes
    b) Yes
    c) NO!!!
    d) YES!!! Live plugs are dangerous!

    :cool:
    • CommentAuthordave123
    • CommentTimeJul 24th 2007
     
    Johan

    :devil:

    Thanks for that, I was unsure of how I stood. enjoy your day
    • CommentAuthorchuckey
    • CommentTimeJul 24th 2007
     
    What you need to do, is to have a changeover switch of the correct rating- at least 5 Amps and a proper Blue plastic 3 pin mounted plug. This so you can only connect one supply at a time (your generator is plugged into the mounted plug).
    The big complication is that there is nowhere conveinent to connect into the house electrical system. If you decide to maintain a 30Amp power cicuit, then the switch must be rated at 30A and somemeans of switching off all the fires TVs etc when on the generator, if some one plugs in the electric kettle, the generator trip will go and you will be plunged into darkness!
    A "proffessional" approach would be to use a 100A generator and a 100A switch, and the generator then can support the whole house.
    The easiest way is to use a fixed permenent circuit say with round pin sockets, so wiring up some 3 pin plug to 13A sockets adapters would allow you to keep a close control on what is being used.
    Frank
    • CommentAuthordave123
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2007
     
    Thanks for that Chuckey

    The generator is the one I use on the boat in the summer, so I don't want to buy a new one. I think running in a new circuit is probably the answer. Good reply, thank you

    Dave

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