50A Transfer Switch Recommendations
The TS is dead in my rig. Any recommendations on a replacement. The one in there is a PD 5100L (50 Amp). Thanks much.
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pianotuna wrote:Wow! Pulling over 60A on one of the hot leads and then switching. No wonder they burn up.
Hi CA Traveler,
Because the OEM relay had burned contacts within 12 months of my first use. Because the circuit also blew three sixty amp fuses. I replaced the fuse with a 50 amp automatic circuit breaker. It has been fine ever since.
CA Traveler wrote:pianotuna wrote:Why so much higher than 50A?
I'd upgrade to one that is rated for at least 100 amps. Mine are 200 amps.
You make me wonder - You have 60A fuses on a 50A A/C pedestal? Doesn't your 50A rig CB trip? I must be missing something since 50A requires a dual CB so that both hot leads will disconnect when either exceeds 50A.
I NEVER switch the AC with high current loads like A/Cs and HW. Mostly all AC sources are off except the refer and charger and since the batteries are generally charged they represent only a few amps. But we all march to our own drummer.
