Posted 1/3/2010 18:01 (#1001127 - in reply to #1001012) Subject: RE: How do you hook your generator to your house?
East Central Illinois
I've always heard that while unlikely, it is possible that your main breaker could fail. ie, not actually being disconnected when you flip the main off, resulting in power being back fed, as previously said.
A double throw, double pole transfer switch is the way to go.