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Ralph Mowery[_3_]

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I assume the 30A double-pole breaker is wired to be a transfer switch, else, bad things will happen when the power comes back on.
In your configuration, wont you need to drop some load at the load center as I assume all the devices in a 3-4 bedroom house would exceed the power output of the generator? Just re-read the post...30A@240 VAC...probably not.

Unless the power line going to your house is the only line down, the
small generators would most likely trip out their breakers due to trying
to power up other houses on the line.

I have a small generator 3.5 kw and another 5 Kw and I cut off all my
heavy current users such as the water heater and heatpump. I only use
one generator at a time as the 3.5 generator is propane powered and I
use it for short periods of time . If the power is out longer, I then
put gas in the 5 kw one and use it. That way I do not have to worry
about gas being left in the fuel system and gunning it up. The 5 Kw
unit will power the water heater if it is almost the only load other
than a few lights. That way I can heat the water and take a very quick
shower if needed. It will also let me use the electric stove for more
than one small burner.