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  • Oct 7, 2008, 10:02 AM
    honkebman99
    Generator transfer switches
    I want to use dpdt p&s switches to transfer power to a generator during a power outage. Is this o.k/
  • Oct 7, 2008, 10:20 AM
    KISS

    No, buy a transfer switch panel.

    Transfer switches have to have internal mechanical mechanisms that will not allow the switches to fail with both poles shorted.

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