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Old 04-24-2016, 6:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MotoriousRacing View Post
Thanks. For some reason I thought all transfer switches were automatic switches and those are quite expensive and not really needed for home use. I found some manual transfer switches at much lower cost.
Another option is a generator interlock for your main panel if one is available. This uses a generator breaker to backfeed the panel, but mechanically prevents the generator breaker from being 'on' unless the main breaker is 'off'.

This company makes them for many different panel models.
http://www.interlockkit.com/?gclid=C...FZFcfgode3QBLg

I have Square D panel and bought the OEM interlock that was available, UL stamped etc., for liability reasons.
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