SouthernGuy
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I just wanted to share my success story after the installation of a Generac 6852 Manual Transfer Switch which will be powered by my 2021 PowerBoost (7.2Kw).
I purchased the switch from from an online retailer a couple of weeks ago.
Power Inlet Box and 40ft generator cord came from Amazon.
After consulting with my electrician, we came up with the list of critical circuits that would be backed up and made a shopping list of parts.
Some 10/3 w/ground, a couple of tandem breakers, misc (conduit, fittings, wire nuts, etc)
Total installation time was about 8 hrs spread over 2 days.
Ran the 10/3 thru existing conduit from the outdoor main panel (up and thru the attic) down to the transfer switch location, mounted the Power Inlet box, mounted the transfer switch, identified and tagged wiring in the attic, disconnected wiring from original breaker panel, pulled it into the attic space and connected each circuit to the transfer switch wiring.
Connected the generator cord from the truck to the power inlet box, turned off the 200 amp breaker in the Main Outdoor panel and flipped over to 'Generator Power' on the Transfer Switch.
Tested each critical back-up circuit (fridge freezer, coffee maker, microwave, satellite TV, window A/C unit, lights and outlets) and everything came on flawlessly.
We arranged the breaker layout in the transfer switch to balance the 2 legs coming from the truck. With all of the circuits on (all lights, ceiling fans, etc) we saw no more than 2200 watts being used (out of 3600 for each leg).
I couldn't be happier about capability of the truck and the transfer switch install. Much of my success goes to the pioneers on this forum who documented their installs and answered so many questions that I (and my electrician) had.
I purchased the switch from from an online retailer a couple of weeks ago.
Power Inlet Box and 40ft generator cord came from Amazon.
After consulting with my electrician, we came up with the list of critical circuits that would be backed up and made a shopping list of parts.
Some 10/3 w/ground, a couple of tandem breakers, misc (conduit, fittings, wire nuts, etc)
Total installation time was about 8 hrs spread over 2 days.
Ran the 10/3 thru existing conduit from the outdoor main panel (up and thru the attic) down to the transfer switch location, mounted the Power Inlet box, mounted the transfer switch, identified and tagged wiring in the attic, disconnected wiring from original breaker panel, pulled it into the attic space and connected each circuit to the transfer switch wiring.
Connected the generator cord from the truck to the power inlet box, turned off the 200 amp breaker in the Main Outdoor panel and flipped over to 'Generator Power' on the Transfer Switch.
Tested each critical back-up circuit (fridge freezer, coffee maker, microwave, satellite TV, window A/C unit, lights and outlets) and everything came on flawlessly.
We arranged the breaker layout in the transfer switch to balance the 2 legs coming from the truck. With all of the circuits on (all lights, ceiling fans, etc) we saw no more than 2200 watts being used (out of 3600 for each leg).
I couldn't be happier about capability of the truck and the transfer switch install. Much of my success goes to the pioneers on this forum who documented their installs and answered so many questions that I (and my electrician) had.
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