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wrote:
Hi,

I am planning on getting a generator incase of a long term loss of
power. So far that has never happened to me, but I want to be prepared.

If such an event would occur, I would "open" the main breaker, then
use the generator outside in back of my house to "back feed" through
an outside GFI outlet. Note: I have no interest in whole house power, but
power for the refrigerator and some low power devices.

I was planning on replacing the GFI outlet with a "regular" outlet, but a
friend told me he once used his generator and "back feed" through a GFI
outlet without a problem.

Does anyone know if "back feeding" through a GFI outlet is OK?

Thank You in advance, John

backfeeding into an outlet is never ok. don't do it.

just run your fridge off a really good quality extension cord.