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Paul W wrote:
As long you are carefull, this is still the safest and easiest way of
powering household appliances during a power cut as everything is well
earthed.

It is only bad advice if not followed correctly.

Having the possibility of any sort of plug live with lethal voltages is
just not on. You may think you know how to use it safely - but it will be
lying around when not in use and others in the household may not.

If you can afford a generator, you can afford to connect it correctly -
one suitable for running the entire house as you suggest won't be cheap.

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*In "Casablanca", Humphrey Bogart never said "Play it again, Sam" *

Dave Plowman London SW 12
RIP Acorn