travelover
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From a practical standpoint, if all you need is power for the internet and a few lights and the refrigerator, you can get by with a small quiet inverter generator. In my breaker box, I have a main circuit breaker interlock that allows me to turn off the main breaker and flip a second inlet breaker connected to a generator plug. This interlock is made by the same company that makes the breaker box - totally legitimate and safe.
I wired a plug for my small 110 volt generator that powers both sides of the breaker box. I flip off all the 220 volt breakers, but it is not really necessary as those circuits see 0 volts between the two legs. I have a second, larger 220 volt generator that plugs into the same inlet and powers anything in the house. I use it intermittently to power the well, but it is loud and sucks fuel.
I wired a plug for my small 110 volt generator that powers both sides of the breaker box. I flip off all the 220 volt breakers, but it is not really necessary as those circuits see 0 volts between the two legs. I have a second, larger 220 volt generator that plugs into the same inlet and powers anything in the house. I use it intermittently to power the well, but it is loud and sucks fuel.