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Do I merely put a receptacle on the on/off switch? Should I also turn off the main circuit breaker to avoid backfeeding into the panel?When I plug the generator into the switch/receptacle do I need to turn the burner's circuit breaker off even though I cut off the main breaker? Sorry for my...

I would like to "plug in" my home generator to the the oil burner's emergency on/off switch at the top of the stairway. If I turn off the main circuit breaker for my home, can I safely run my oil burner this way in an emergency? I use extension cords for my refrigerator and tv directly from the...