> Power inlets aren't particularly expensive (relative to the cost of the generator, or burning down the house, or death). Most portable generators that people

> Power inlets aren't particularly expensive (relative to the cost of the generator, or burning down the house, or death). Most portable generators that people would buy to power their house during an outage are in the $500-$800 range (e.g. https://www.harborfreight.com/generators-engines/generators/4375-watt-gas-powered-portable-generator-with-co-secure-technology-epa-iii-59207.html https://www.harborfreight.com/generators-engines/generators/...). In another post I noted the costs, but proper installation of a generator inlet at my house, done DIY but to code with a permit and inspection, would cost me $480 just in parts. For the vast majority of people, this is not a DIY job as it involves opening the main panel, so for most they will need an electrician. So, I'd argue that a proper power inlet is actually quite expensive, roughly equal to the cost of a low-end generator (the type most people are going to be buying for an occasional outage situation). Though I certainly agree with the last part ("relative to the cost of...burning down the house or death").