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Originally Posted by Murf2u
Actually you can give them quite a jolt doing it this way too. That's why it's not legal to 'back feed' a house from a generator this way, you must use a transfer switch that completely disconnects the house from the grid, not just 2 out of 3 conductors.
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Agree a safety measure must be implemented. A transfer switch is not always a requirement. A mechanical lockout on the main panel that ensures the back-fed breaker and the main breaker cannot both be engaged at the same time is allowed in many areas.