smkettner wrote:
$350? And you have to fiddle with it?
Same thing $60 20 amp transfer switch (automatic)
Add a 5-15 or 5-20 inlet from Amazon if desired and you are good to go.
Actually it not fiddling it's insurance.
You really don't want the switch to be automatic. The manual operation ensures 2nd AC will only run on pedestal circuit.
If switch would automatically switch back to main internal 30 amp circuit you would run the risk of tripping the 30 amp pedestal circuit leaving the rig with zero electric.
Let's say 2nd AC causes a trip circuit main AC will continue to run however with auto switching. Suddenly both AC's are running on 30 amps
If your around no big deal but if you're away from the rig the breaker will trip leaving you with zero electric.
The switch is also designed to run on GFCI circuits.
Often motors and AC units will not work on GFI circuits. Just manually plugging your 2nd AC circuit into GFI device often will not work, the GFI will trip.
I agree $350.00 is pricey but if the unit delivers foolproof operation with UL listed circuit breaker protection, I'm OK with it.
