I recommend running specific circuits that you want backed up by generator.
I will wire houses differently for people that want Generators. Most don't go to the level I do, but with 3-4 well planned circuits, you can keep the lights on throughout the house with a bunch of general receptacles that can easily be used for anything, also Furnace and Fridges.
Most don't go to the level you do? Do you mean full coverage in case of a backup? Or adding sensors that can detect a power outage and switch over automatically?
I hadn't really thought of that aspect, but definitely would be prudent to have a priority for stuff that's most important to keep the power on.
I'm glad that this is the extent that I got for correction, my focus is more on the control side, so was really just looking at that from a more theoretical point than practical installation.
Exactly. All you need is your fridge, freezer, furnace and one receptacle. You don't need to size the system to handle an entire house load so it becomes much more affordable.
I recommend running specific circuits that you want backed up by generator.
I will wire houses differently for people that want Generators. Most don't go to the level I do, but with 3-4 well planned circuits, you can keep the lights on throughout the house with a bunch of general receptacles that can easily be used for anything, also Furnace and Fridges.
Most don't go to the level you do? Do you mean full coverage in case of a backup? Or adding sensors that can detect a power outage and switch over automatically?
I hadn't really thought of that aspect, but definitely would be prudent to have a priority for stuff that's most important to keep the power on.
I'm glad that this is the extent that I got for correction, my focus is more on the control side, so was really just looking at that from a more theoretical point than practical installation.
Exactly. All you need is your fridge, freezer, furnace and one receptacle. You don't need to size the system to handle an entire house load so it becomes much more affordable.