By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

Getting a portable generator is great start toward protecting your family from power failure.

However, it's only half the battle. Getting the electricity into the house is another matter.

You NEVER should back feed the electricity into the house. If done incorrectly, you can electrocute utility workers repairing downed power lines.

For safety's sake, Electric Generators Direct recommends hiring a licensed electrician to install a power transfer system that redistributes power from the generator to the circuit panel.

The transfer...