Question about inverter transfer switch

[Rocknxj]

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 interrupts power and shuts off whatever is running, like the TV, DVR, etc. I'm trying to determine if this is normal with this setup or not, and what to do about it. I've talked to a couple friends with MH's and their stuff doesn't shut off when they switch back and forth. I have experience with a Xantrex 3012 in a sailboat it is seemless switching from inverter to generator and back. Wondering if I just need to buy a newer inverter. Nothing wrong with this one, works and charges fine, just frustrating how things shut off. Makes it very hard to work the DVR...serious problem. 🙂

[MrWizard]

Replace inverter
Or
Get a UPS to put in between the outlet and the TV DVR etc
The UPS will keep the electronics powered during the switch over from generator & inverter

[Matt_Colie]

All transfer switches have to have a "blink" built it. If they did not, then during that short time that both contactors were closed, the voltage and phase angle would have to be perfectly matched or the instantaneous load could be astronomical. (Means BANG)

Matt

[2oldman]

Rocknxj wrote:
Freedom 458 specs say it has a 25-40 ms internal transfer switch, which shouldn't turn off the TV or DVR. Wondering what others experience and what could be happening.

My Prosine's xfer switch was fast enough to keep my old SD DTV receiver on, but not the HD receiver.

I hard-wired my subsequent inverters' output to the tv/dvr.

[Rocknxj]

So, is this a normal thing? The Freedom 458 specs say it has a 25-40 ms internal transfer switch, which shouldn't turn off the TV or DVR. Wondering what others experience and what could be happening.

[2oldman]

time2roll wrote:
Consider running the tv & dvr full time on a small inverter.

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[time2roll]

Consider running the tv & dvr full time on a small inverter.

[theoldwizard1]

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.