grassman101
Aug 13, 2012, 07:21 AM
Generator has 3 prong twist lock, house is wired for a 4 prong twist lock. Is it possible to make a power cord so I can power my house during an outage.
creahands
Aug 13, 2012, 01:39 PM
To wire a generator into house box without a transfer switch is both illegal and dangerous. If power comes on with generator on line could possibly kill someone.
Have a qualified electrician wire it in for u.
Chuck
stanfortyman
Aug 13, 2012, 04:49 PM
Also, a 3-wire receptacle is either 120v or 240v, NOT both.
A 4-prong receptacle is 120/240v, which is what you need to feed your house through a transfer switch or breaker interlock.