On 8/6/2020 9:15 PM, Theodore wrote:
You might also try parking the generator 100 feet away and using the 12
gage cord to your house.

Fred

Understood. The last suggestion is not an option for me. My generator is connected via a 10ft long 240V 3-wire to a transfer switch and powers my house (water pump, fridge, etc). I want to be helpful, but cannot be to my family's detriment.


I applaud your generosity ! That said , overcome your altruistic
tendencies and DON'T DO IT ! I say this because just as sure as the sun
is going to come up tomorrow your neighbor is going to plug in much more
than that cord set can handle . A couple of lights and maybe a fan , but
any more than that is going to overload that long run of small cord and
probably burn up the cords . Not to mention drawing the voltage down to
a level that may damage your stuff .
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Snag