I am so happy to have learned about the panel interlock. What a great solution.
The conversation reminds me of a conversation I had with my neighbor when Y2K was heating up and everyone was convinced that the power would go out on Jan 1, 2000. He installed a whole house generator and was ready for the impending crisis. When asked what my plan was, I replied that I had purchased a 600 foot extension cord. At least he laughed.
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