Hello all. I have a Blue Max JD4000 Generator. I recently purchased
it, and have never used it. My plan is to hire a professional to
install a transfer switch. While the professional may have his own
recommendations, I would like to get my feet wet and get educated on
what options I might have, price, ect... Because this is not a
permanent power solution, I want something I can plug the generator
into, hit a switch and power important things in my home. Such as my
furnace, sump pumps, a couple of lights, my electric stove and my
refrigerator. I don’t know if this is an option, but it would be
ideal if the switch would know if the power to the house has returned,
and then automatically shuts the generator off, and turns the house
power on. Anyhow, I appreciate any feedback you can offer. Thank you
for looking at my posting. J

- papa_smurf73

On Jan 11, 9:30*am, papa smurf wrote:
Hello all. *I have a Blue Max JD4000 Generator. *I recently purchased
it, and have never used it. *My plan is to hire a professional to
install a transfer switch. *While the professional may have his own
recommendations, I would like to get my feet wet and get educated on
what options I might have, price, ect... *Because this is not a
permanent power solution, I want something I can plug the generator
into, hit a switch and power important things in my home. *Such as my
furnace, sump pumps, a couple of lights, my electric stove and my
refrigerator. *I don’t know if this is an option, but it would be
ideal if the switch would know if the power to the house has returned,
and then automatically shuts the generator off, and turns the house
power on. *Anyhow, I appreciate any feedback you can offer. *Thank you
for looking at my posting. J

- papa_smurf73

Look at Transfer Switches, Generac at Lowes has a complete kit for
about $2-300 its prewired with exterior box, plugs, cable and sockets.
A full kit should be cheaper than buying parts and matched up.
Prewired and labeled makes it easier, 2 watt meters alow you to
balance it running. Mine works well.