Generator install and connection guides

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How generator power reaches the panel — the hardware, the code requirements, and what belongs to a licensed electrician.

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Generator Interlock Kit vs Manual Transfer Switch (and the Power Inlet Box Both Need)An interlock kit is a $50–130 bracket on your existing panel that lets you run any circuit, one main-or-generator at a time; a manual transfer switch is a $300–500 box that moves 6–16 chosen circuits and shows load on meters.Licensed pro / dealer
Not sure the generator can carry the load?Generator Wattage Calculator Running watts, the largest starting surge, and a generator class from manufacturer charts.