Can I plug my generator into a wall socket?

Generators should never be connected to a home electrical outlet and should not be directly connected to the circuit breaker panel. If you plug your generator directly into a wall outlet, then the wiring in your house is no longer protected by a circuit breaker or fuse in your power panel.Click to see full answer. Also know, how do you hook up a portable generator to your house? Connect the generator cord to the transfer switch or inlet box. Turn off all the circuit breakers in the transfer switch to the off position. Start the generator and let it warm up. Flip the main breakers in the transfer switch to the Generator position. Secondly, what happens if you plug an outlet into another outlet? The worst thing that can happen is that someone will see a plug in an outlet and remove it because they need an outlet. At that time the exposed plug ends will be live and the unsuspecting user would be expecting a dead plug. The consequences could be fatal. Also question is, is Backfeeding a generator illegal? Backfeeding is the tying of a portable generator directly to your home’s electrical panel instead of using a transfer switch. It is dangerous. It is often illegal. And it should never be attempted under any circumstance.Do you have to turn off your main breaker when using a generator?Generators quickly can produce high levels of deadly carbon monoxide gas. Turn off the generator’s circuit breaker before starting, so the load does not draw current until the generator is running smoothly. Turn off the breaker before stopping the generator.