Transfer Switch Questions
My transfer switch stopped working. What's inside an automatic transfer switch? Mechanical/electric such as solenoid and contacts or is it electronic? Switch is integrated into back of main ele...
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German TEMP THERM power disconnect (which is a safety shutdown)
LIFESPAN at full rated power disconnect 300 (which is 3x times higher than recommended)
LIFESPAN at recommended amperage limit 10,000 cycles
Get the drift?
Contact deterioration does not occur upon contact, it occurs upon disconnect.
If contacts were submerged in MERCURY lifespan would increase to the point of the life of the magnetic coil.
But of course the use of mercury is absurd
About as likely has having an RV owner shut down all loads before transferring.
And *That* is the key.
"Burn Baby, Burn"
LIFESPAN at full rated power disconnect 300 (which is 3x times higher than recommended)
LIFESPAN at recommended amperage limit 10,000 cycles
Get the drift?
Contact deterioration does not occur upon contact, it occurs upon disconnect.
If contacts were submerged in MERCURY lifespan would increase to the point of the life of the magnetic coil.
But of course the use of mercury is absurd
About as likely has having an RV owner shut down all loads before transferring.
And *That* is the key.
"Burn Baby, Burn"
