Plugging 30 amp Flying Cloud power cord into 15 amp gas generator (1800 watts / 2300

[dsluyk]

i have a 1960 Tradewind with no solar and boondock all the time with only a good sams club battery. We can go 4 days using battery for ball jack, propane refrigerator, fresh water pump, 12 volt lights.
Don't have or need AC, tv boondocking.

[mefly2]

Originally Posted by Walt2015

Oh, by the way, I've also discovered that a 30-amp generator can actually be connected directly to a house's electrical service panel on the outside of the house (after an electrician modifies the house panel). Since we live near Dallas and were in the midst of a total blackout during the severe freeze a few years ago, being able to have 30 amps of power throughout the house during a blackout was an attractive added advantage of getting a higher power generator.
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So, thanks again for all the suggestions from you folks. ~ Stephen Souris
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Please do NOT pass that idea along ... use a generator transfer switch and potentially keep lineperson from being electrocuted!

[jeffmc306]

mefly2, Walt does mention after an electrician modifies the panel so I’m guessing he’s talking about an Interlock that prevents one from sending the generator current back on the grid but your point is valid.

We had our service panel upgraded and had the electrician install such a device. You have turn off the main breaker, disconnecting your panel from the grid before you can turn on a 30A breaker wired to the outside generator receptacle.

Works great and allows us to connect our Champion 3400 Dual-Fuel generator to the house if needed.

BTW, another benefit of the Interlock vs. a transfer switch is you can pick and choose which circuits you want to run off the generator compared to ones that are dedicated/hardwired to a transfer switch.

[Boxite]

Originally Posted by majorairhead

Pick the generator you want and DO IT! I've fired up our champion propane powered generator simply so my wife could run the hair dryer!

DITTO! Exactly! 2018, Oak Creek Canyon. She washed her hair while I fixed brkfst outdoors on the grill…but didn’t want the neighboring campers to see her wet, matted hair!

[gypsydad]

Originally Posted by Boxite

DITTO! Exactly! 2018, Oak Creek Canyon. She washed her hair while I fixed brkfst outdoors on the grill…but didn’t want the neighboring campers to see her wet, matted hair!

What...she wouldn't wear your ball cap??