Re: [RE-wrenches] BACKUP system revival

2022-12-17 Thread Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches
The Radian grid AC in is connected to the utility side of the transfer switch. You may need a service rated fused disconnect on that line, probably 60A. Then you can feed the AC out to the generator input on the transfer switch to power the main house panel. It's best and usually required by code

Re: [RE-wrenches] BACKUP system revival

2022-12-17 Thread Darryl Thayer via RE-wrenches
Hello and happy holidays. About 10 years ago, I had a similar problem with a similar customer who wanted a similar problem solved. The Generac auto transfer switch needed a 12 volt source. When the grid went down the generac transfer switch disconnected and waited about 10 to 15 seconds then

Re: [RE-wrenches] BACKUP system revival

2022-12-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches
Cheers to all ! I had this problem for years but my Canadian friends finally listened to me/others and built a smart 200A panel for my clients. Not going to help your situation Dana but an FYI. When paired with Schneider Electric XW Pro inverters [3], the Backup Control Switch (BCS)

Re: [RE-wrenches] BACKUP system revival

2022-12-17 Thread William Miller via RE-wrenches
Dana: I have never incorporated a transfer switch with a battery inverter. The inverter’s internal transfer relay with the smarts it provides has always been preferred. I have of course used a transfer switch for generator-only systems. In some cases the generator is rated smaller than the

[RE-wrenches] BACKUP system revival

2022-12-17 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
Hey All a Cheery Season to you all! I inherited a backup system that had "failed". It was unwired, & poorly labeled. 1200 AHR AGM Battery - 1 Radian 8KW inverter - 200 amp Generac transfer switch - No solar - Feeding a 200 amp house panel. First I explained the there were too many