How to POWER your house with a GENERATOR! Backfeeding SAFELY 2023

how to power your house with a generator backfeeding your house with a generator can power your house safely if done properly in this video I will show you how and the mistakes I made along the way

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[weathertrainsrandomniss]

I installed a 30amp interlock last year after we had a 5 day power loss. There was a tornado in our area and we were very lucky to have sustained minimal damage. Between our neighbors, we shared generators to keep freezer/fridge and sump pumps running.
Last night I made an impulse buy at Costco of the generator you have. ( hence how I found your channel today)
I will be upgrading to the 50amp now. The inlet box with twist lock is a great and safer idea. Glad I found your video, was headed to store after work....
You have a new subscriber. Cheers from Wisconsin!

[nobut]

After a 4 day power outage last year I set my house up to back feed, 4 days in the middle of winter was the last straw for me, I have my inlet box in my garage, separate building from the house, I like it in the garage, it’s out of the weather and chained to my Harley, only problem with my set up is I cannot use an interlock I would have to dig another trench and put in another line, but I have reminders on the inlet box that says make sure Main breaker is off and One right on the generator.
I also put a battery back up on my garage door because I don’t have an entry door just a big door that I can get my garage door open even when the power is out and lights will come on so I can see what I’m doing in the dark, also installed the power return alarm.

[YourOwnWay]

I have an identical set up. All your information is vital for safety and also ensures proper function.

[chuckpeoples-homestead_medical]

Thank you for all the tips. This has solved how we are going to set up my sons system at his house.

[WillLeingang]

Man it’s like you’re reading my mind. Thank you!!

[gadgad]

I have found dozens of videos on the same subject. But, I have not seen the following questions asked or answered in any of them. It was a bit surprising actually.

The questions is this: Do I use a floating neutral or bonded neutral generator configuration. They sell them both ways, and there are videos that show how to change a bonded neutral generator to a floating neutral. But, I do not see anyone discussing or adding content around this so that I can make a researched decision what is safe.

There is a lot of great content about how not to get shocked, but if even one questions remains you are 100% safe. All comments appreciated!!!

If it turns out that a floating neutral is required for interlok systems to a home, I'd hope that is retroactively added to all these similar videos

[chickenhawkfarmstead]

Awesome job talk about a touchy subject⚡️⚡️🔌🔌

[vondaeverett]

Are you sure the LL550C female connector will fit the inlet box male SS2-50P as you have referenced in your list of parts?

[PhillyTechCheck]

Im confused on the 220 line in but 110 house plugs? Can you please explain? Thanks

[EdSileo]

Maybe I don't understand thw lockout mechanism fully. During normal everyday "grid is up" usage and nothing is plugged into the waterproof twistlock outlet with the three male prongs, what keeps power off those 3 male prongs? Doesn't this need a way to lock thT outlet (or a throw switch that can be padlocked?
Or am I overthinking this.

[gadgad]

What is your generator configuration? Floating Neutral, Bonded, 8 Ft ground rod, etc?

[dannygaspard]

The circuit breaker for the 50 amp outlet (14-50R) is a 31 amp breaker. So why use the 50 amp outlet? Won't it trip the breaker once it detects more than 31 amps? Why not just use the 30 amp outlet (L14-30R).

[thepiecesfit]

You can also buy an inlet box that points down, so even running in the rain it wont be an issue.

[ffsf]

Like we all know what “backfeed” is? genius!