Transfer Switch vs. Interlock Kit - How They Work & What's Best for You
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Basic video for the beginner
Basic video for the beginner explaining the differences between an interlock kit and a transfer switch when backfeeding a house with power from a generator during a power outage.
00:00 Intro
00:24 How power works under normal conditions
02:02 How power works with interlock kit installed (with utility power)
04:35 How power works with an interlock kit installed during a power outage
07:00 How power works with a transfer switch installed (with utility power)
09:10 How power works with a transfer switch installed during a power outage
10:26 How backfeeding a home with generator power is dangerous without a transfer switch or interlock kit
11:55 Should you install a transfer switch or an interlock kit (cost and installation)
If you’re just getting your first generator or at least thinking about it, I’m sure that you’ve heard that you need either a transfer switch or an interlock kit installed before you attempt to power your house. While either one are technically not required in order to power your house in theory, they are often required by your local laws, codes, and are, in general, a very good thing to implement.
A transfer switch and an interlock kit both make it impossible to backfeed generator power through the utility power lines. An interlock kit does this by creating a physical barrier on the main breaker box to ensure the mains breaker and the generator breaker cannot be turned on at the same time, whereas a transfer kit accomplishes this with a switch after much rewiring has occurred.
In this video I’m going to talk about why a transfer switch or interlock kit is needed, the big differences between the two, the costs involved, and what one is likely the best option for you.
Website Article: https://homebatterybank.com/differenc...
00:00 Intro
00:24 How power works under normal conditions
02:02 How power works with interlock kit installed (with utility power)
04:35 How power works with an interlock kit installed during a power outage
07:00 How power works with a transfer switch installed (with utility power)
09:10 How power works with a transfer switch installed during a power outage
10:26 How backfeeding a home with generator power is dangerous without a transfer switch or interlock kit
11:55 Should you install a transfer switch or an interlock kit (cost and installation)
If you’re just getting your first generator or at least thinking about it, I’m sure that you’ve heard that you need either a transfer switch or an interlock kit installed before you attempt to power your house. While either one are technically not required in order to power your house in theory, they are often required by your local laws, codes, and are, in general, a very good thing to implement.
A transfer switch and an interlock kit both make it impossible to backfeed generator power through the utility power lines. An interlock kit does this by creating a physical barrier on the main breaker box to ensure the mains breaker and the generator breaker cannot be turned on at the same time, whereas a transfer kit accomplishes this with a switch after much rewiring has occurred.
In this video I’m going to talk about why a transfer switch or interlock kit is needed, the big differences between the two, the costs involved, and what one is likely the best option for you.
Website Article: https://homebatterybank.com/differenc...
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