Transfer switch

[workinonit]

There's also a DPDT On-On with no center position. Either one circuit or the other, no off.

 

[bigtiller]

Here is a pic of the breaker box.
Just to make sure it isn't an easy job, it is surrounded by 2x4's and covered with metal.
This is one of the reasons why I asked about installation difficulty.
What do you think? Attack it or hire it out?

 

[MossRoad]

That is exactly what a double pole double throw switch is. On in up position, off in center, on in bottom position, Break before make.

I'm sorry, you said double pole switch and my brain put in double pole breaker. Stupid autocorrect! :laughing:

 

[MossRoad]

Here is a pic of the breaker box.
Just to make sure it isn't an easy job, it is surrounded by 2x4's and covered with metal.
This is one of the reasons why I asked about installation difficulty.
What do you think? Attack it or hire it out?

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GAAA! You're building is too pretty to hack up.

 

[bigtiller]

GAAA! You're building is too pretty to hack up.

Thanks Moss... That is why I am considering spending a dollar to do a nickels job. But I hope that hanging a temporary drop cord doesn't become permanent.

 

[MossRoad]

Thanks Moss... That is why I am considering spending a dollar to do a nickels job. But I hope that hanging a temporary drop cord doesn't become permanent.

Yeah, I was thinking staple gun and extension cords. :laughing:

 

[Diggin It]

For $90, I believe this will do exactly what you want with the appearance issue considered. IF you can find one in stock. Generator stuff seems to be like TP, paper towels and dish soap.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Reliance-Controls-Furnace-Transfer-Switch-TF151/202216476

Forget the 'furnace' wording. You could re-lable to 'Opener'.

 

[grsthegreat]

go to Generator Interlock Kits | Electrician Interlock Kits | GenInterlock
look up your panel. for around $69 you can get a ul approved interlock. then run a simple generator inlet oulter outside and wire 10/4 inside wall...your done. i always mount outlet outside because i think most of my customers are brain dead and i dont want them to think they can run their generator indoors. this will allow you to run whatever you want (except large 240 loads) in shop. i have one in my shop because i have a roll up door. when power is out is my buzy time. i need access to shop and tools. not only door will work, but so can lights, etc.

 

[Diggin It]

This one almost looks like some kind of homebrew job somebody is selling:

Amazon.com: EZ Generator Switch - Generator Manual Transfer Switch Universal UL/CSA Approved: Garden & Outdoor

 

[newbury]

Here is a pic of the breaker box.
Just to make sure it isn't an easy job, it is surrounded by 2x4's and covered with metal.
This is one of the reasons why I asked about installation difficulty.
What do you think? Attack it or hire it out?

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If in doubt hire it out. Especially if it might affect insurance.