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Mike Lippens
Jan 11, 2013, 07:43 AM
Why all the talk about three way switches for making a transfer switch? Why can't I use a double poll double throw center off switch. Normal power on one side and generator on the other. In this application neither source ( generator or normal house side) will ever back feed. The generator is fused on both 110 feeds.

tkrussell
Jan 11, 2013, 10:35 AM
As long as the DPDT Center off switch is rated to handle the load, and is clearly labeled, and is at the branch circuit level, I see no problem.

If this will be part of the service, it needs to be SE rated.