re: Transfer switch/interlock, come learn me something

I'd love to know which generator bootlegger is talking about in that thread. I need to get a soft start on my 3.5 ton and want to make sure I can start it but doubt my current generator would get the job done.

Off the top of my head, I know the running watts is 5500 but can't remember the starting watts. Generator has a 30A plug but I've got a 50a on the house. I'm trying to decide if I have to get a generator with 50A output or not.