Questions tagged [transfer-switch]

This is for transfer (generator) switches or interlocks, used with portable or hard-wired backup (standby) generators. Manual and automatic transfer switches are included, as well as breaker interlocks and inverter transfer systems.

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One transfer switch, two main panels

Can a single manual transfer switch be wired to two main panels (both from same meter but they do not feed each other)? Specifically, if desired breakers cannot be consolidated into one panel and there is only going to be one 10-circuit transfer…
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Emergency generator transfer switch feeding main and remote subpanel

My main panel is 200 amp in my garage, with a 100 amp circuit breaker feeding a panel in the basement. The basement panel powers my electric water heater and well pump, as well as my entire woodworking shop. During a power outage, I only intend to…
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Breaker Size to feed a transfer switch from my 200 amp main

Hi I'm adding a 200 capable transfer switch that will draw power from my 200 amp main. I will move some circuits from the main to the transfer switch. I know I wouldn't be moving all the circuit over, so I'm trying to determine what breaker size and…
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50 amp inlet box to transfer switch

I have a Reliance 50amp transfer switch which I am connecting to a 50 amp inlet box. My understanding is that 6 awg copper wire should be run from the inlet box to the transfer switch. The question I have is does the ground wire also need to be 6…
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