Question about inverter transfer switch
We recently purchased this 2007 TropiCal coach and it has a Xantrex 458 inverter/charger and a QD 8000 genset. When I switch from inverter to generator and from generator back to inverter it interrupt...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:
My guess is, you will experience power interruption when utilizing ANY external transfer switch. Just the "nature of the beast". The only solution is to purchase an inverter/charge with a built in transfer switch that specifies a fast transfer time.
External transfer switches are by design what is called a "BREAK BEFORE MAKE" switch. this means the normal "Shore" connection turns off, THEN the Inverter turns on.
How my Xantrex does it internally without a blink I do not know. But with one exception (A Sat Receiver) I've never seen a blink when it transfers
What I suspect is a bit technical for this post.
