Complete Manual Transfer Switch Guide 2024

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In this complete manual transfer switch guide video, I'll tell you about the advantages of manual transfer switches, how to hook up a backup generator to your house, manual transfer switch safety, and give you my best manual transfer switch recommendation.

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[joeolejar]

I elected to backfeed the generator power through a 50 amp breaker. It is prevented from backfeeding to the commercial power by an interlock that prevents the generator breaker from being turned on until commercial power is turned off. The generator is a 13kw dual fuel unit that can power the whole house.

[christian]

Your generator is running at 8000 watts but your inlet is for 30amp.? 30 amp inlets have 7500 watts max! You should be running an 50amp inlet which has 12500 watt max capacity. Also I have this same exact Champion 30a transfer switch but decided to just use the 30a inlet with an interlock kit. It serves the same purpose only with an interlock kit, you have more flexibility as to which breaker you want turn on. Be advice to always calculate your watts as to not go over your generator capacity limit. Also for those wanting to use their AC units, best to install soft starter with proper ton model.

[UnknownIdaho]

Thank you, just what I was looking for. Here in rural Idaho, we seem to have power outages monthly, just so Idaho Power can show you their control. 😊

[ceb]

This was an excellent video. Very informative and you explained it such a manner that was easy to understand, thank you.

[othell]

Thank you for the terrific explaination.

[jackspence]

Cool vid and very well done sir! Having a MTS installed as I write this comment! Champion, tri-fuel generator is next. Jesus is LORD and may He bless and keep you sir!

[thomasbogart]

I know that the switch box needs to be close to the electric panel box, BUT, how far from the switch box can the connection port for the generator be? M panel is on the back corner of my house, my generator, hooked up to my natural gas line, is on the front side of my house.

[srqnmpw]

I also live in Canada, and was looking into one of these solutions…I was told by an electrician we can’t use these manual transfer switches the way they are explained in their manuals, as the Electrical code in Canada prevents you from using your main panel as a pass through for circuits not terminated in the panel.

[alant]

Where can I find an MTS to install in Eastern Ontario (east of Ottawa)?

[dennismundy]

Who sells this transfer switch in Canada?

[EquipmentReviewer]

Didn't want to hear a preaching session. Just wanted to know how to do it.