2000 watt generator is equivalent to a 15 amp circuit, just FYI.
I have a 2000 watt generator which, in summer can run my fridge and deep freeze, and in winter can run the blower motor for my natural gas furnace via a transfer switch (installed by an electrician). Pipes freezing is a potential concern here during winter storms, so it’s best to not take chances.
The rest has been mostly covered, but the transfer switch is an important part of electrical preparation I have not yet seen discussed here. You cannot just “plug in” a furnace (air handler, really) like normal appliances, they are hard wired to the panel.
I have a 2000 watt generator which, in summer can run my fridge and deep freeze, and in winter can run the blower motor for my natural gas furnace via a transfer switch (installed by an electrician). Pipes freezing is a potential concern here during winter storms, so it’s best to not take chances.
The rest has been mostly covered, but the transfer switch is an important part of electrical preparation I have not yet seen discussed here. You cannot just “plug in” a furnace (air handler, really) like normal appliances, they are hard wired to the panel.
Statistics: Posted by il0kin — Tue Oct 01, 2024 8:42 pm