On 23 Dec 2006 16:03:32 -0800, "
wrote:

First I have never tried this on such a large load but theres no reason
it shouldnt work I have used this idea on small heaters in office
equiptement over the years.


Put in a LARGE diode, and a switch.

On generator the heaters capacity will be cut by 1/2 the recovery rate
will be twice as long.

makes thatr 5500 watt heater a 2750W heater ell within your generators
capacity

That may not work (there is essentially no change in peak demand). I'd
like to hear from someone who knows more.