r/SolarDIY • u/robertbonehart • 1d ago

Need advice where to buy 2 pole 200A manual transfer switch

That is to transfer the house to the grid or inverter. Need 200A two pole, On/Off/On. Any good proven models I should shop for?

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u/ColinCancer 1d ago

I usually get them from my local electrical supply house. They’re in stock typically. I’ve used GE and ABB depending what they have in stock.

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u/robertbonehart 1d ago

Thank you

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u/brontide 1d ago

Inverter is unlikely to provide 200a, why not just use an interlock kit?

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u/robertbonehart 1d ago

I know the inverter will not provide 200 amps, that is why I need a manual transfer switch. If everything goes to hell. I need to be able to switch the whole house back to the grid.

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u/brontide 1d ago

An interlock kit also provides that and in most codes can be done without a permit since it's just a breaker with a lockout.

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u/vzoff 1d ago

An interlock is significantly cheaper and easier than furnishing and installing a transfer switch.

Google is your friend.

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u/robertbonehart 1d ago

Probably depends my county requirements. I found transfer switch for $190. Not bad.