Generator help

Hey guy, I’m new to the site and I couldn’t find an answer after searching for over an hour. I have a small house with the electrical panel in the kitchen. Its almost under the cabinets and there is no room for even a small transfer switch. I was just given a brand new Gernerac 5500 generator. In the event of an outage, I’m only concerned about running the fridge and the oil burner (and a light or two). Since I can’t put in a transfer switch, this is what I am planning on doing.


I want to install an outlet next to the oil burner on the hardwired line. Then put a male plug on the oil burner end. By doing this I can plug the burner into the outlet and run it as normal. In the event of an outage, I can unplug it from the wall, and plug it into my generator. Doing this would prevent any backfeeding. Is this safe and up to code?


Thanks

 

How about a single circuit transfer switch. You can put it anywhere.

Amazon.com : Reliance Controls TF151W Easy/Tran Single-Circuit 15 Amp Furnace Generator Transfer Switch For Up To 1875 Watt Generators : Outdoor Generator Transfer Switches : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Around here we can't use a cord/receptacle to connect central heating equipment as it does not fall under NEC 400.7 "Uses Permitted." Check with your AHJ as they may permit it.

 

See if this is allowed by code in your area...

Power the panel and chose you circuits.........


GenerLink.com - About GenerLink - The easy way to connect a home generator

 

NOTE: Generators with Full Panel GFCI Protection (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) comply with OSHA inspections on job sites. However, these generators will not function when connected to a GenerLink since the home or building main breaker box also has a neutral bonded to ground. When both the generator and the home / building breaker box contains a neutral bonded to ground, the generator's GFCI will open and no outlets will function

* Honda EB Series generator is not compatible with the GenerLink Automatic Transfer Switch. Please contact the nearest Honda dealer for information on modification to the receptacle panel.

NOTE: Per the National Electric Code, all generators must have a "floating neutral " when used with the GenerLink Automatic Transfer Switch. Please refer to the generator operation manual for bonded neutral specifications.

List of Compatible Generators:

http://www.generlink.com/CompatibleGenerator.pdf