Just plug it in to a socket. Electricity does not care where it is input. Just be sure to use the correct socket and wiring for the voltage and load. Before you hook up turn of your main breaker so you are not supplying the neighborhood. And do know which of your circuits to use or turn off so you power the electrical items that you most need and that does not draw more than your generator can handle. Also, if you have a 110v generator, be sure to turn off all the 220v circuits.
I have a home built in 2006, the main panel does not seem to have a main breaker...? See attached pic of the main panel. It's a Siemens G3040 200 amp panel. Outs...
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Just plug it in to a socket. Electricity does not care where it is input. Just be sure to use the correct socket and wiring for the voltage and load. Before you hook up turn of your main breaker so you are not supplying the neighborhood. And do know which of your circuits to use or turn off so you power the electrical items that you most need and that does not draw more than your generator can handle. Also, if you have a 110v generator, be sure to turn off all the 220v circuits.
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http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Generator-to-Home-Hook-Up/
http://m.wikihow.com/Connect-a-Portable-Generator-to-a-House