Complete Manual Transfer Switch Guide 2024

[@joeolejar]

I elected to backfeed the generator power through a 50 amp breaker. It is prevented from backfeeding to the commercial power by an interlock that prevents the generator breaker from being turned on until commercial power is turned off. The generator is a 13kw dual fuel unit that can power the whole house.

[@mccollamj67]

I did the same thing…

[@aholmes6612]

Yeah, I did the samething as well. I'm wondering...he must mean it's illegal in Canada, because here in the US everybody has the inlet box with interlock setup.

[@ThruDaLenz]

not I, I have a reliance 240v transfer switch.

[@PelzerStudio]

@@aholmes6612he’s referring to no interlock kit just a breaker

[@rommelgamboa3328]

Best explanation I've seen so far.

[@othell4804]

Thank you for the terrific explaination.

[@baileylineroad]

Drop by my website baileylineroad.com for a visit sometime. You'll find lots of stuff there, including tool giveaways, articles and lots of other stuff of interest to hands-on, how-to people. Bye for now and thanks for watching! Steve

[@phillyfathead]

Always informative!

[@baileylineroad]

Thanks for watching! Drop by my website baileylineroad.com for a visit sometime. You'll find lots of stuff there, including tool giveaways, articles and lots of other stuff of interest to hands-on, how-to people. Bye for now and thanks for watching! Steve

[@UnknownIdaho]

Thank you, just what I was looking for. Here in rural Idaho, we seem to have power outages monthly, just so Idaho Power can show you their control. 😊

[@jacobstr]

Can the original breakers by bypassed entirely and the breakers in the MTS panel leveraged for both line and generator power?

[@sdnbros1770]

Solid

[@christian14329]

Your generator is running at 8000 watts but your inlet is for 30amp.? 30 amp inlets have 7500 watts max! You should be running an 50amp inlet which has 12500 watt max capacity. Also I have this same exact Champion 30a transfer switch but decided to just use the 30a inlet with an interlock kit. It serves the same purpose only with an interlock kit, you have more flexibility as to which breaker you want turn on. Be advice to always calculate your watts as to not go over your generator capacity limit. Also for those wanting to use their AC units, best to install soft starter with proper ton model.

[@benjaminkoch6778]

I want the interlock, but my breaker panel isn’t big enough. I have no room for any extra breakers. I have the same generator as well. I’m getting the transfer switch with the 50 amp inlet. I appreciate the comment.

[@ceb262315]

This was an excellent video. Very informative and you explained it such a manner that was easy to understand, thank you.

[@andybrands]

hello from Kenosha Wi,USA

[@thomasbogart264]

I know that the switch box needs to be close to the electric panel box, BUT, how far from the switch box can the connection port for the generator be? M panel is on the back corner of my house, my generator, hooked up to my natural gas line, is on the front side of my house.

[@alant383]

Where can I find an MTS to install in Eastern Ontario (east of Ottawa)?

[@baileylineroad]

Good Morning! Send me an email at [e-mail] and I'll give you some buying options for Eastern Ontario. Drop by my website baileylineroad.com for a visit sometime. You'll find lots of stuff there, including tool giveaways, articles and videos of interest to hands-on, how-to people. I happen to have a generator giveaway happening now, so it you win you'll have something to connect to your MTS. Bye for now and thanks for watching! Steve

[@dennismundy7854]

Who sells this transfer switch in Canada?

[@jackspence7779]

Cool vid and very well done sir! Having a MTS installed as I write this comment! Champion, tri-fuel generator is next. Jesus is LORD and may He bless and keep you sir!

[@Jordan-b8b7w]

I also live in Canada, and was looking into one of these solutions…I was told by an electrician we can’t use these manual transfer switches the way they are explained in their manuals, as the Electrical code in Canada prevents you from using your main panel as a pass through for circuits not terminated in the panel.

[@larrygodbold3017]

It's the same in the USA, the code term is called using the panel for a raceway.

[@EquipmentReviewer]

Didn't want to hear a preaching session. Just wanted to know how to do it.

[@stevenguy5507]

Wasted time commenting lol