Transfer Switch
I've decided to add a simple auto transfer switch to my solar system. I was looking at Go Power which from a video I watched said made by Progressive Dynamics for Go Power $76. Progressive Dynamic...
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time2roll wrote:goducks10 wrote:Good chance the satellite box will reset. Although the power swap should not happen unexpectedly unless you have an autostart generator. If satellite is critical, may need to run full time on a small inverter.
Anyone know if those transfer switches switch fast enough to keep the signal on a portable Dish sat? It only takes a sec and my Dish sat loses enough power and I have to reboot it.
Most ATS units have a transfer delay which may be greater than 15 seconds.
It is done that way intentionally.
For Sat system receiver, ATS most likely will be too long of a delay.
I would recommend either directly wiring the sat receiver outlet to the inverter (without ATS function) or insert a small computer UPS unit.
Computer UPS units are a self contained inverter/battery/charger/ATS which feature very quick coordinated power switching between the built in inverter and the shore power source. Your sat receiver will never, ever know that the power switched from shore to inverter and back to shore.
I use a computer UPS unit to power my 50" TV, sat receiver and other TV related stuff at home. Prevents damage to those items during power blips/outages/brownouts.. Just had a 5 second power outage last night while watching TV from my sat system. TV and sat never blinked even though my homes lights did..
Just note, some computer UPS units may not like your inverter output..
Another way around all that mess is to buy a new inverter which already has ATS switching built in, these units act like a large UPS but without the limitation of small internal batteries. Much more expensive route and you will be limited on the circuits you want to power but going this route gets rid of the slow transfer times of typical add on ATS switches.
