how would this work with a generator when the power is out?
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I have no idea how it would do with a generator, but I can tell you I bought the thing either last year, or year before, and I'm happily running it right now. Like the thing a lot, but I think it needs a standard outlet.
1936718
Don't see why it wouldn't, though I guess it would depend on how powerful the generator is.
723372
For this question call tech support at HotMax.I had an interesting conversation with them about using power from a regular generator and the answer was don't use that power because of frequency fluctuations that will mess up the electronics inside the unit.
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I have no idea. But I do no that when energized its just a one way switch. When no power is sent to it it defaults to its de energized position.
2164517
If the light was on when the power went out it will come back on. It will not turn on if the light was off when the power went out.
1165784
We just hooked ours up to a car battery. It has clamps like jumper cables, if there is a spot in your generator to hook them then yes
1789539
if it's set at on when the power goes out, it will automatically come back on when the power is restored
1670991
It will run off a generator however the generator has to be big enough to maintain the power of a 15 amp 120V ac circuit.
940310
We don't know the answer. Our electrician and plumber took care of the whole installation. I know that we have an automatic switch so, if we lose power, the generator goes on automatically. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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You do not want to run it with a generator because it is worthless! It is the most worthless item I have ever purchased. You are bettert 0ff operating a fan. It does not perform well.
595889
It runs with electricity for the blower....it will not run in a power outage...and will have to be turned back on after the power comes back on.
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Other answers answers the question. This generator is used for emergency loss of mains power. Not constant use daily. Use your local electric utility company. When it loses power due to storm or whatever, the generac starts automatically and switches on line by itself even when you are not there. When power returns, it switches back and turns itself off. MAGIC.
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Yah I don't see why it wouldn't work. As long as the generator is providing enough energy for everything attached
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Hi Eddie, I asked the same question and my friend (electrician) gave me some good reasons not to. We used the panel that came with the unit. His logic was my wife and family being home while I'm out working a storm event. Peace of mind that the generator will come on when needed and reset when the grid comes back on line. We have tested and retested and it works like a charm. Ken B
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Yes! The generator isn't hooked up permanently but this set up is hardwired next to your service panel. This is supposed to allow a safer and more efficient power switch to your backup power supply. I ordered a long cable so I could run from the panel all the way through my house to the outside of our garage.
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Its a portable power source...you keep it plugged in at all times.In the event you need it,whatever is plugged into it,will receive power fro this unit,ntil it runs out of power or power it is plugged int,is restored. It would probably run a small fridge,depending on its wattage,also several small light fixtures,again depending on there power consumption.In a power outage,providing it is plugged in,it will automatically come on ,if needed.One of its best features.
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It will not work when the power goes out. But the on/off is a switch and it remains in the in position, so u won't have to go back in the room
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No, it would overheat the generator. It would also get in the way of plugging in the power cords, and refueling. It is a storage cover.