The kit to keep a whole home running through extended outages. A transfer switch and a large portable generator (or a home battery), stored fuel with stabilizer, heavy-duty extension cords, a smart-load management setup, and CO-safe placement. Run the essentials, safely.
Plans
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Item List
5Safety
1 items| Item | Category | Specs | Qty | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Security Cameras | DetectorBattery CO Load planCard Set2 | 1 | $60 | View Shop |
Fuel & Cords
2 itemsGeneration
2 items
Plan Totals$1,390
FAQ
Common questions about this kit
Generator or home battery?
A generator (portable or standby) for unlimited runtime with fuel; a home battery for silent, instant, fume-free backup that drains in a day or two. Many homes pair both.
Transfer switch — necessary?
Yes if you back up the house panel — it isolates your wiring from the grid so you do not electrocute a lineman. Never backfeed through a dryer outlet; it is illegal and lethal.
CO safety?
Non-negotiable — run gas generators outdoors, 20+ feet from windows and doors, never in a garage. A battery CO detector inside is the alarm that saves you from a misplaced generator.
Smart-load management?
You cannot run the whole house on a portable generator; manage loads — start the fridge, then lights, then a burner, never all at once. A transfer switch with selected circuits automates this.
User Reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Whole-home backup and my home theater share the transfer-switch-and-CO-safety religion — never backfeed a dryer outlet, ever. Smart-load management is the pro move, agreed.