Double pole Double Throw Switch For inverter
I got a 2k watt inverter and will be running all the outlets in my camper with it. My best friend is a Electrician and he suggested using this type of switch instead of a transfer switch. I will h...
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It should work, you just need to make sure that the switch is rated for the maximum current. From your description it would appear that you will need a minimum 50 amp switch.
What type of switch are you looking for?
GE DPDT Safety Switch TC35322
A standard duty 60 amp electrical double pole/double throw switch will be close to 12 inches wide, 18 inches long, and 6 inches deep. Plus clearance will be needed to about 12 inches deep for transferring the switch from one pole to the other. List price on the catalog link (Page 18) is $707, but you can generally find one at a distributor for about half that.
That is what is needed to safely use a manual switch in place of a designed transfer switch unit.
Still sound like a good deal?
Dave
What type of switch are you looking for?
GE DPDT Safety Switch TC35322
A standard duty 60 amp electrical double pole/double throw switch will be close to 12 inches wide, 18 inches long, and 6 inches deep. Plus clearance will be needed to about 12 inches deep for transferring the switch from one pole to the other. List price on the catalog link (Page 18) is $707, but you can generally find one at a distributor for about half that.
That is what is needed to safely use a manual switch in place of a designed transfer switch unit.
Still sound like a good deal?
Dave
