It is probably illegal, it is unsafe, it is dumb. Transfer panels
interlock out the main panel and have 2 watt meters so you do not
overload each of the gens 2 legs. Ask your hillbilly friend how he
knows watts consumed and how he is balancing the gen. Also exterior
boxes are water proof, Mine has a Male socket , so when Im drinkin I
dont fry myself on a hot cord