[Shop-talk] Extension cord gauge per load and distance

[Steven Trovato]

Another approach is to use an interlock kit.  Check 
this:  http://www.interlockkit.com/.  This gives you essentially the 
same result as backfeeding the panel, without the code violation or danger.

-Steve Trovato
strovato at optonline.net

At 09:56 PM 8/14/2012, David Scheidt wrote:
>On Aug 14, 2012, at 5:08 PM, eric at megageek.com wrote:
>
> > Just tell him to back feed the panel and make sure he shuts off the main
> > before starting the genny.
> >
> > This way, he only needs one heavy cable (and it can be as short as
> > possible) and he has his whole house wired properly.
> >
> > Note:  This is against every code I know, but it is safe if you are
> > mindful of what you are doing.
> >
>
>Trusting people to have sense in a crisis is *exactly * why it's against code.
>
>Do not do this.