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Are you thinking about a circuit breaker lockout such as this one?
http://www.toolup.com/masterlock_493b_grip-tight-circuit-breaker-lockout.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=paid_search_google_pla&scid=scplp1108102&gclid=CJXn_-K8l7gCFSVxQgod6l4AJQ
Professional electricians use manual lockouts and temporarily hard wire the generator to the panel.
I recommend interlocks or transfer switches for those people that are not very familiar with electricity and are not comfortable working with it.
The last time an inspector inspected my work his...
If your panel is modern and made by Siemens or one of there subsidiaries they make a interlock that works with there panel. Her is a link to the flyer.
http://w3.usa.siemens.com/us/internet-dms/btlv/residential/residential-murray/docs/Standby_Power_Interlock_Kits_Brochure.pdf
The interlock...
It is against code due to the possibility of back feeding.
A panel interlock kit is only about $20 for most panels.
If you have to ask how to do it then you should follow the code. I would not install a power inlet plug unless you use an interlock or transfer switch.
That being said it will...
Before fording with a vehicle we service and grease it like normal.
After fording we wash everything down pull the brake drums and inspect. Check all fluids for contamination and grease everything. If we find anything then we go further. Most of time we do not find anything but some times we do...
It looks like a civilian unit with a cab and lifting points added.
Typically a forklift weighs about twice the lifting capacity.
The mast on this one looks short.
If you are going to haul a civilian trailer I would install a civilian outboard mounted sliding fifth wheel. The military fifth wheel is riveted to the top of the frame and that is frowned upon now.
The frame rails may need to be shortened.
The tractors use a different rear crossmember that...
You are talking about a security switch. A lot of military vehicle that I have seen, driven or owned have either the dash switch replaced or a keyed on off switch added.
The switch in you photo is a battery disconnect that I have been told is used for Race cars as a safety measure. The...