JerryD
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What are the dangers then, of connecting a generator output into a domestic supply as a temporary supply?
What we do when we get a power cut (we are very rural), is turn off the supply at the consumer unit then plug the generator output into a socket in the garage (garage is run off house supply so is connected to house). This provides a 3kva suppy to the entire house.
We have to limit what we use, obviously, but it provides lighting and minimal use of the ring mains.
Is there anything 'dodgy' about this set up?
We have a separate supply to another consumer unit in an extension, so we leave that connected to the National Grid and switch the lights on, that way we know when the power cut is ended as all those lights come on. We then disconnect the generator and carry on as normal.
What I'm not sure about is what protection we have regarding short circuit protection?
(our house is on a TN-C-S supply, if that is relevant)
Any advice would be appreciated as we are entering the 'power cut' season................)
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