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Default Backfeed generator through dryer outlet?

"Jim & Lil" wrote:
... One thing that was constructive in my replies is that even
with your main braker shut off, you may be still feeding power down the line
via the neutral wire..


Most transfer switches do not switch the neutral wire anyway. However,
if your generator and your panel is properly grounded, it should be
almost impossible to energize the neutral enough to do harm, even
without a real transfer switch.

Having said that, obviously, a transfer switch is the only way to go.
Backfeeding an outlet is dangerous and violates the NEC.