Had to replace Automatic Transfer Switch
Our 30 amp transfer switch failed while we were dry camping recently so were unable to get power from our Onan generator. Used the chassis engine as a backup source, not a problem. When we got bac...
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2manytoyz wrote:
I'm not a fan of the flip connectors. The transfer switch I bought looks very similar, but had a Furrion brand logo on it.
The main difference I see is the instructions had me connect directly to the terminals on the contactor itself. I used crimped ring terminals.
I use mine in an unconventional fashion: http://2manytoyz.com/autoxfersw.html
If you're okay with those connectors, great. If not, it's easy enough to use ring terminals instead, and you won't need tape.
That is a clean looking install. Your input, gen, and output are all stranded copper wire.
Ours has stranded copper only for the AC line. Gen and output are solid copper wire. I'm satisfied with the flip connectors. They will go where the solid wires best fit with their more limited mobility. The flip connectors are spring loaded so they likely didn't need to be taped but their was little information available so overkill is in order.
