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Originally posted by Riprock Riprock wrote:

Both, you have to use 2 circuits for 240, 1 for 120. The bottom 2 circuit switches on mine are for an electric water heater so the handles are tied together. Similar to how a 2 pole breaker is.
 The transfer switch comes prewired with a length of flexible conduit, it just wouldn't work for my set-up so I used pvc instead.

 Since mine is 10 circuits it has 20 wires (10 pairs) coming out of the transfer switch, they're color coded and marked. For each circuit you want to power off the generator you remove the circuit wire from the breaker in your exsisting panel, wirenut that to 1 of the paired wires and place the other paired wire on the breaker.

 That way all switching is done at the transfer switch and since you don't turn the main off when your power comes back on you'll know it by leaving a light on not powered by the generator.



Thanks for your answer!

My plans are to eventually go to an automatic standby generator, but until I do, I am thinking of installing one of these in case I'm not home during a power outage. I have an old (LOUD) 9,000 watt generator from Northern Tool.

I have been thinking about a Champion 11,000 watt generator with remote start (Amazon.com : Champion Power Equipment 11,000-Watt Wireless Remote Start Home Backup Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield : Patio, Lawn & Garden). I could also use it for our fifth wheel to power both AC units. I have heard Champion has excellent customer service.

Any thoughts?


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i dont think this type of throw over switch is automatic... I thought you manually throw over EACH INDIVIDUAL BREAKER that you want to run off the generator... In theory you can have your MAIN Breaker box feeding a dozen circuits and the generator feeding 10 OTHER circuits at the same time...... It basically changes the house to TWO BREAKER BOXES..
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Originally posted by steve(ill) steve(ill) wrote:

i dont think this type of throw over switch is automatic... I thought you manually throw over EACH INDIVIDUAL BREAKER that you want to run off the generator... In theory you can have your MAIN Breaker box feeding a dozen circuits and the generator feeding 10 OTHER circuits at the same time...... It basically changes the house to TWO BREAKER BOXES..

I agree it is a manual transfer switch. We had a similar (6 circuit) switch at work, but it was only for 120 volts. 

The breakers in the one at work (and I assume these are the same) are three positions: off in the center position and on for generator on one side and one on for regular power on the other. What I am looking for, temporarily, is something that would prevent accidental back feeding. If I was away and someone else was hooking it up, I don't want someone to get fried.

I know lineman take precautions when they are working on any downed lines, but I saw a co-worker kick a downed power line at an accident scene and the line arced, until it tripped a breaker or fuse. He was a lucky man to survive!
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The Transfer switch I installed is all manual. A whole house transfer switch either manual or automatic would be great. Easier if planned when the house or service was built of course. To install later of is going to involve rewiring the meter base and main panel. It wouldn't be bad if you have an outside disconnect like the newer codes requires in many areas.

 There is a device that mounts behind the meter that allows a whole house hook-up. I've also heard many utility companies won't allow them.

 As far as where to purchase, it pays to shop. Most things anymore look like they roll out the same line with different brands stamped on.
 
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just put in a 26k generac in almost 14000$. Next day power was out 6 hours. Money well spent IMO.  Peace of mind
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