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Originally Posted by 10fords
Yes- they do it every day if you are talking about climbing a pole and working around live wires. Next time anyone sees their local utility crew- ask them if it alright with them if you install a backup generator without a properly installed, UL listed transfer switch and see what they say.
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The point that you seem to miss is the fact that such workers handle live wires "every day" by your own statement.
Therefore, if a home generator is producing voltage out to the lines, the crew shouldn't be harmed by such a generator if they are following their own procedures for handing live lines.
Again, do not conclude that I support an improperly wired generator in any way, shape, or form.
What I might ask the local crew is the following:
"If you are competent to handle live 7200 voltage every day, why would a home generator that produces 240V be of any more danger to you". I would like to hear the answer to that question.