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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...
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