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    grassman101 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 13, 2012, 07:21 AM
    Generator power cord
    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.
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    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
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    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.
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