Automatic Transfer Switch

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Today we received our Automatic Transfer Switch for the VeggieGen from Back Woods Solar. This takes our generator input and our inverter input, and outputs to our AC Breaker Panel. Normally, the Battery Bank/Inverter are connected to the AC Breaker Panel. When the VeggieGen is started, a timer counts to 30 seconds, then switches from Inverter to Generator power. When the generator is turned off, the switch automatically reconnects the inverter. No more manual switching. It costs $126 delivered, so give them a call today at (208) 263-4290, and ask for Model # LPT50BRD. Make sure you mention you saw it at Green Trust.

Hookup pictures, diagrams, and instructions are forthcoming.

--Steve Spence 21:30, 4 Oct 2004 (EDT)

The Automatic Transfer Switch for the VeggieGen was installed today. It worked flawlessly. With the generator off, the battery bank powers the house through the Cobra HighGear 2kw MSW Inverter. Since this Transfer Switch is set up for 220vac, the two hot positions for the inverter (shorepower) are jumpered to supply 120vac to both sides of the AC Panel. Do not do this if you have a 220vac breaker feeding a 220vac appliance. The VeggieGen (3 phases of 120 vac per phase) has two 120vac legs feeding the generator positions on the transfer switch. The output of the switch feeds the main breaker of the AC Panel. The wire is 10/3 with ground which handles the 30 amps per leg we can pull from the gen. 30 seconds after the Generator is started, power flow to AC panel is switched from Inverter to Generator. You can also get more info on Our Solar PV System.

--Steve Spence 19:31, 17 Oct 2004 (EDT)