How to Install a stand-by generator with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a stand-by generator.

Steps:

1 Install electrical sub-panel with transfer switch beside the main electrical panel.

2 Redirect critical circuits from main panel to sub-panel.

3 Prepare a level stone or concrete base for the generator.

4 Set generator on base.

5 Dig trench from generator to new high-pressure gas meter.

6 Run new natural gas line and tracing wire from generator to gas meter; connect gas line to meter.

7 Pull electrical cable from generator to house.

8 Make gas and electrical connection to rear of generator.