does this allow you to flip form grid power to generator power or jst allows a generator to plug up and has no safety transfer switch?
2019619
The TRC 1005a has a tie bar that flips the grid power off and turns the generator power on. This is all in one configuration. You could never have utility and generator power on at the same time. Hope that Helps.
2019620
Yes you can switch over. It has a 50amp generator breaker and a 100amp grid breaker that it switches at the same time. Seems to work good when i tested it, perfect for my set up.
2019621
It has a double throw. When the power is out and you hook a gen, you move the utility breaker to off which is mechanically tied to the generator breaker with a tie bar. This movement closes the utility breaker so the generator can provide power. This is the way it needs to be for safety (and NEC compliance).
1688345
It depends... If you're using it for emergency power in your home using a transfer switch the answer is no. While hot and neutral are disconnected, ground is not. Thus, the home electrical box provides a proper ground. If you are using it in a non-transfer switch scenario, then yes, you should consider using an independent earth ground. If you have copper or iron pipes, simply tie the ground of the generator to one of them. They will work fine. If plastic plumbing, then drive a three for four foot galvanized or copper rod into the ground close by and attach to it and you'll be fine. That, or run a ground wire to the frame of your electrical panel if more convenient. It will provide a proper "common" ground. If you're not using it for emergency power in the home, just use GFI protected extension cords. They will reference the electrical ground of the generator. If there is any possibility of making contact with a "hot" wire, the GFI will immediately open and protect from a dangerous shock.
1957677
Sorry, I can not answer that question as we have never used it with a generator.
1385218
Not one MTS but in theory two MTSs (one for 30 amp and another for 50 amp). I say in theory because its possible but its rarely done due to cost and finding electrician willing to do the work (for many reasons). If you look at FAQ in the Generac site they say its OK. If you look at the Q&A of electricgeneratorsdirect.com (largest retail seller) they say No per "A: It is not recommended to connect to 2 separate panels via the generators outlets due to causing off balanced loads on the alternator and damaging the generator and possibly the equipment you are connecting to it. CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE - Balanced Load Failure to properly limit and balance the load applied to the generator will cause the generator to produce low voltage and may damage the engine generator set. It may also cause severe damage to the loads connected to the generator at that time. Improper loading of the generator set constitutes abuse and will not be covered by warranty."
2055927
Not knowing what else you have or how you plan to install the transfer switch it is difficult to be complete. You need a cord to go between the generator and the tranfer switch. Make sure the cord is long enough ao the generator will be a safe distance. Also make sure it has the correct conectors on both ends.
2190326
The switch has leads for (2) circuits in, and (1) circuit out. The first circuit is normally closed. This is where you would wire your "regular" full time power to. Under normal circumstances the current would pass thru this relay continuously as it is normally closed, while the second circuit relay is normally open. If power is interrupted to the full time relay, it changes state to open and the second relay changes state to closed allowing current from the secondary circuit to pass thru the switch. I use this switch to control my inverter/generator circuits. Since I generate my own power, but my inverter system is my primary power source, my inverter is connected to the normally closed relay where my generator (part time power) is connected to the normally open relay. When the generator is not running, the switch passes inverted current to the fifth wheel. When the generator starts, the relay changes states and removes the inverter from circuit and applies generator current to the fifth wheel. Hope this explains how the switch works. Scott
1334596
From generator to transfer switch. The transfer switch gets hardwired into your main panel. They provide everything!
1386704
Not without enclosing it to protect it from the elements. If your breaker box is outside it would have to be enclosed somehow. You should place the generator connection outside and connect it to the transfer switch using conduit. I don't know of any transfer switch designed to be installed outside.
1761589
The Transfer Switch acts as just that - a device that switches the source of power from your power company to your generator and vise-versa. When not connected to the generator your furnace draws power from the power company; during an outage you simply plug your generator into the Transfer Switch and flip the switch so that power then comes from the generator. It's the easiest way to connect to the generator power source when no light is available.
450347
It does not have individual circuits. It is used solely as a manual transfer switch whereas utility power and generator power come in to the box, and then EITHER feeds another main box with individual circuits, but will not allow utility nor generator to be on at the same time.
2061131
Are you asking about switching the power from the house to the generator? If so, here's what I did: I bought a 12-breaker panel with a transfer switch, and installed it in my home (you either need to be an electrician or know one who will install it for you...) I then grabbed the cables of the house that I wanted the generator to power and connected them to this new panel. The new panels transfer switch gets connected to a separate breaker in your existing panel for one side, and the other side gets connected to the generator cable.
2190329
Yes. I have it on my RV and it will switch between the shoreline and the generator when the shoreline power is restored.
1761591
The transfer switch allows you to switch fron main power to gen. power by flick of switch. Safty for power line workers on back feed. Also it is fused when connected this is a must for your safty. Normal 12 gage extenion cord is all you need to plug in to gen. and transfer switch. You can wire this to on and off switch on boiler This is in instruction book. or to your main. Good luck Arch
815875
You can, make sure your portable generator is sized appropriately for the circuits you plan to protect. You will need to manually transfer the power from the utility to generator and back to the utility when utility power returns.
1633775
If you are using it in a Generac Generator there is a small port in the front of the generator to plug in the charger that came with the generator. You can also do as Dennis replied and use a Battery Tender Junior. I usually top mine off once a month with the Tender Junior.
490653
The generator has a 220V twist lock outlet. I guess it all depends what a 220v something is.
2247612
If you are purchasing a 10kw or higher you will have no trouble runnig them . The Nexus transfer switch has 3 load shedding curcirts for central air , electric heating and other equipment to hook up just keep track of the amount wattage you plan to run .I have a 10kw and I hooked it up to my service and when power goes out, Generac counts down and switchs over form Con Ed runnig a 3 story house with no trouble .Good Luck Mike