Have just bought a 6.5Kw generator as a back up system because we are rural, whats the best way to link up to the house supply in case of a power cut ?
Get a sparky to fit a DP changeover switch - fancy name - "Load Transfer Switch". He will need to also address the earthing arrangements. Does this generator some with a 32amp outlet, or is the type with a couple of 16amp outlets - The latter would be a PITA to connect to the installation.
Shove a 13A Plug on't end and back feed down ya Ring Main! Just make sure you un-plug before the DNO re-energize! :O (They'll ring you directly, and let you know 5 mins before hand! ) Seen it happen! Reet entertaining! :^O
Ignore sinewave he's doesnt know what he is talking about, he just talks a lot. His solution could kill someone because you would have a live pins on a 13A plug. Also you would be back feeding every circuit on the CCU. And as for the rec ringing you up to tell your power is coming back on - total ******.
> Ignore sinewave he's doesnt know what he is talking about, he just talks a lot. His solution could kill someone because you would have a live pins on a 13A plug. Also you would be back feeding every circuit on the CCU. And as for the rec ringing you up to tell your power is coming back on - total ******. Yer a Grade 1 Muppet holmslaw if for 1 second you actual took any of my post seriously, as no-body else did! :^O As for not knowing what I'm talking about on this subject I think you'll find I know more than most having worked 15 years for a big DNO in all operational areas!
This forum is for people seeking advice and the posts remain here forever and a day. Your advise is irresponsible, if you have the experience you claim (but I think that is the real wind up)and somebody followed your "expert" advise you could be in big trouble. But, I don't suppose people injuring themselves or worse means much to you. Lets hope nobody ever does what you have advised.
You have been told sine. You know nothing you ****. I am glad i have been set straight cos i was gonn follow your - what i thought was sound advice - to the tee. Saved myself a trip to a&e Soriously hohmslaw - anyone installing this kind of rig should know the comment was in jest or deserves to get a belt.
When Pikey ray has to ask what a PITA is, he won't realise that slimewave's post was a joke. Take a bit more care in future slimewave!