Wow... You're answering my questions now before I ask them!
Seriously...
I'm to understand that a generator connected to the mains would backfeed the transformer sending line voltage out on the line...
I've always felt that the loads on the rest of that line would be too much for a small generator to compensate for...and as you said, except for some circumstances...it will.
Thanks again for such great and thorough answers, Don.
-Virgil Residential/Commercial Inspector 5 Star Inspections Member IAEI