Quote Originally Posted by SideShow Bob View Post
Turn off all circuits on the generator, start generator, then slowly turn each circuit on. Unless you have an auto-start generator back up. In that case get a bigger generator.
turn on the ones you need. Run the furnace at night, fridge during day etc. Alternate. I can run one or two of these devices together usually with my 1850 watt.

Be sure one breaker has some lights, another furnace, another fridge/kitchen. I don't need to run it all at once.