that will werk!  i have a westing house generator with an electric starter...i think its bout 8000 W..cant remember..i keep it in my storage shed bout 30 t from the house..i have a transfer box/switch by the meter that i hook a heavy duty cord with  5 prong plug and it will run my whole house..couple lights,/frig/well pump/microwave/central Ac /the furnace / and a couple my closet setups..it sux tho to have to always go out there an hook it up an start it...im gettin to old for thta chit! im seriously gonna plan on gettin one of those Generac Stand by gens that run off propane..i talked to a rep a couple weeks ago as to how far from house it has to be ect ect has to be at least 18 incchs from the house an 5 ft from any windows.....i prolly pay cash for it..not sure if they will finance me  hahah...