re: Portable Generator pigtailed to box

I’ve done the same thing as Bapple. Once you have your generator running and all of your breakers are off, start by flipping just the AC breaker first. Set the thermostat as low as you can so it’s not stopping/starting constantly. Check the load on your generator as you flip breakers on other items you need. You should be able to run a fridge or two, your AC, tv and a few small things. If you need to run a washer or microwave, you could always flip the fridge breakers off for a short time. Or maybe you just run the AC at night and everything else during the day.