Monday, 5 September 2016

Should You Still Rely on a Manual Transfer Switch in Case of Power Outage?

Manual switches have been largely replaced with automatic ones, first and foremost because of greater convenience. A transfer switch is, regardless of type, an electrical machine that is used to switch the load from one source to another. It ensures continuity when the main source has failed or is affected by a power outage. One may choose to make the transfer between power sources either manually or automatically.

Many regard the manual changeover switch type as old fashioned. This is made to work with manual generator power supplies and does not act as fast as the automatic alternative. As for the safety part, it is just as safe as the other. In any case, a backup power switch will be useful in any household.

A manual transfer switch must be operated by the owner in the situation of a blackout. This means a certain downtime and it's up to you whether you can handle that or not. If there is no risk and no profit loss involved, then you can keep this system and rely on it. You will be able to energize the critical circuits when there is no utility power. Not just home, but also commercial spaces can use the manual switch.

Energy source duplication is efficiently prevented and no extension cord is needed. Both installation and use are simple. Competitive switch vendors on the market will make sure the installation is affordable, the warranty is advantageous and the technical support is available 24/7, to reduce downtime to a minimum.

You may set your transfer switch to serve the whole house or only a few critical circuits. The overall load will be decisive here. Manufacturers will inform you on the different types, as well as on installation procedures and the various switch sizes. Remember that the manual switch will have to be operated also when the utility supply power is back on.

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