On 7/19/19 12:32 PM, Ron D. wrote:
1. Note that it's a "Transfer Switch" and not an "Automatic Transfer
Switch"

A Transfer switch is noting but a "BIG Relay" which is designed so
mains and utility power CANNOT be connected at once if a part
failed.

Emergency panel

If the generator is too small for the house, then you put the loads
that need power in an emergency on a single panel. (e.g.
refrigerator, sump pump etc)

The "automatic" part might do a number of things such as: 1.
monthly/weekly test 2. monitor oil level 3. Exercise generator or
generator and transfer. 4. make sure utility power is stable before
taking generator offline. 5. Implement cool down phase. 6. The
generator exercise period may top off the battery. 7. Monitor
voltage/frequency 8. manage starting

So, voltage and frequency out of range will prevent transfer. Oil
level will prevent generator from starting automatically.

You may have two sub-panels and a pool. The pool does not get
generator backup. Looks like your missing stuff like fuses. You may
just have a 12 V signal that tells it to transfer. It may or may not
need power to keep it in one position. I did not look at the
details.


My transfer switch is a pair of 30A breakers for the genny and an
aluminum sheet that slides up and down, so that the main breaker and the
genny breakers can never be turned on at the same time.

Cheers

Phil Hobbs

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