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Installation of a generator for a house.

Tomgunn
Hello all,


I'm moving house, (been here for over 42 years'!!), and one of the first items on my mind is installing an electrical generator.


SO; I guess there will be contactors / switch gear etc as I would like it to be 'automatic', (OR, maybe 'manual' too), changing from incoming to the generator.


a; What would be the best type of generator to purchase? Load wise? I'm not too worried as the bigger the load the bigger the           generator would need to be as long as I could run the basics within the house.


b; What switch gear would be appropriate?


I would't fancy the idea of switching tails around on a Henley block each time I needed the generator to be in use!!


Thanks, in advance!


regards... Tom
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    Chris Pearson:
    broadgage:

    link to a report "living without electricity"


    V. interesting report.


    So how should I improve my household resilience? Wired in 'phone - have always had that. Wood-burner (with pizza oven ? ) tick! Coal fires - tick! Though no coal after next year. ? Blankets - we all have them so can keep warm. Mobile charger - could do that in the car if push comes to shove. Candles - yes got some of them. (Interestingly, local Vodafone mast is powered by a jenny.)


    However, in a new build, I like the idea of a few red sockets. Must discuss with step-daughter whilst there is still a chance!






    Only "housecoal" is being banned, you will still be able to purchase Anthracite or patent smokeless fuels. Anthracite is excellent in a multi fuel stove but needs a decent induced draft to burn well so not good for an open fire. Patent smokeless fuel is fine for an open fire.


    Candles are rather a last resort, but still worth stocking for "just in case" 

    Blankets are useful, preferably two for each person IN ADDITION to any used normally on beds. Any blanket is better than not having one, but wool is best IMHO, warmer, fire retardant, and comfortable to sleep under.

    In a new build it is well worth adding red sockets on dedicated circuits, to facilitate future use of a generator or UPS, even if these sockets are ordinary mains initialy.


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    Chris Pearson:
    broadgage:

    link to a report "living without electricity"


    V. interesting report.


    So how should I improve my household resilience? Wired in 'phone - have always had that. Wood-burner (with pizza oven ? ) tick! Coal fires - tick! Though no coal after next year. ? Blankets - we all have them so can keep warm. Mobile charger - could do that in the car if push comes to shove. Candles - yes got some of them. (Interestingly, local Vodafone mast is powered by a jenny.)


    However, in a new build, I like the idea of a few red sockets. Must discuss with step-daughter whilst there is still a chance!






    Only "housecoal" is being banned, you will still be able to purchase Anthracite or patent smokeless fuels. Anthracite is excellent in a multi fuel stove but needs a decent induced draft to burn well so not good for an open fire. Patent smokeless fuel is fine for an open fire.


    Candles are rather a last resort, but still worth stocking for "just in case" 

    Blankets are useful, preferably two for each person IN ADDITION to any used normally on beds. Any blanket is better than not having one, but wool is best IMHO, warmer, fire retardant, and comfortable to sleep under.

    In a new build it is well worth adding red sockets on dedicated circuits, to facilitate future use of a generator or UPS, even if these sockets are ordinary mains initialy.


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