Generator Transfer Switch
I have a Voltage 3950 and the generator doesn't power anything when it is cranked up. No outlets...no microwave...nothing. I am not sure what its supposed to power to be honest. I am think the t...
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netjam wrote:
Had 2 transfer switches go bad in the space of 1 year. I just jumpered around it and don't use a transfer switch now. In my case when they went neither shore power nor gen power would work.
So with it jumpered both shore and gen power sources are HOT ?
Might want to rethink that....dangerous condition.
I also had 2 transfer switches fail..OEM after 8 months and new replacement came faulty.
I installed a 125A sub-panel with two 50A double pole circuit breakers that are mechanically interlocked.
Shore power in to one 50A breaker
Gen power (front receptacle) in to other 50A breaker
Power out to main panel
Only one source can be hot at a time.......no HOT receptacle or power from bot sources by accident.
