Fair enough,but the problem occurs in separating the circuits the geny can cope with the ones it cannot...this is not a problem for a genuine "back-up generator",as it is capable of backing-up the the primary supply. Folk generally require the same functionality from their homes when using generator back-up,they accept the cost,supervising and upkeep as a trade off to keep warm,clean and entertained... Otherwise,any geny and lead would give some benefit (as does the downstairs ring only method) There are other factors with back-up generation for a domestic supply,that require consideration,but are often overlooked initially. Siting,is one.Is the unit to be positioned where it will be run? How long will it be running? Fueling store and filling.Security,noise,neighbours,remote starting? A lot of my customers imagined a quick pull start,jealous onlookers and sit down for Sunday dinner....not happening. I don't know if you are old enough to remember to power cuts around 1980,my mates mum had a dance studio,and had always kept this old Tecumseh 4KVa geny fueled and ready in the garage for the lights only...We had started and played with it dozens of times,so,door open,fueled and running,all lights blazing...3 hours later,lights off,get outside,bloke opposite said 2 lads in a transit van took it,and he was glad coz he had a headache! :joker:
