Can anyone give me advise on the best way to do a back up generator. This is a big house. We're thinking 225 amp service; 100 amp sub (for the generator circuits); 4/0 Copper SEU...

Haven't done too many of these (personnally I haven't done any of these) - any suggestions on the best way to set this up? Isn't there some sort of switch involved? Just trying to get some input in addition to our electricican's knowledge...