I just read about something called a suicide cord. Male plugs on both ends. It allows you to plug your generator into an outlet to power your house or RV. This seems quick and easy, but dumb as hell. If you touch an end when it's hot you're likely to get a heck of a shock. If you forget to isolate your house from the grid, you could kill a lineman working to restore your power.
Why not take the time to install an isolation switch if you are going to power your house in an emergency? Then nobody gets hurt!
Why not take the time to install an isolation switch if you are going to power your house in an emergency? Then nobody gets hurt!