Switch Transfers Power During Outages

Switch Transfers Power During Outages BUILDINGS Miscellaneous GenerLink a socket-mounted transfer switch provides a safe and easy way to connect and use portable generator electricity when power goes out Permanently installed behind an electrical meter without rewiring or adding subpanels it delivers generator power directly to a breaker box eliminating the inconvenience of running electrical cords throughout a house “A GenerLink installation is dependent on local utility companies ” says Steve Langelier Outside Sales Rep for New England Electrical Sales “They first need to approve it so calling your provider is the first step The second step is having it installed by a licensed electrician not only for safety but to fill out a card’s license number for warranty ” Langelier stresses the importance of ensuring a generator fits the right size range for the 30 or 40-watt model options A generator with up to 11 kW capacity can be used Models and sizes can be checked on the New England Electrical Sales website The transfer switches are equipped with a proprietary bottom outlet to host an included safety-featured 20-ft cord Before operation it’s recommended a homeowner unload any unnecessary breaker circuits to reduce power load Once the transfer begins the GenerLink will automatically identify the number of used circuits “A 200-amp panel connected to a 5 000-watt generator will run a furnace refrigerator and television but not baseboard or water heaters ” Langelier says “That’s the other reason electricians need to install them as they can point out which circuits to use plus recommend generator sizes ” With a GenerLink if a generator becomes overloaded it will snap back into neutral and stop the transfer as protection Once utility power returns green LED lights glow alerting homeowners to shut down the generator which reroutes power back through the utility power grid Langelier says the GenerLink is safer than other interlock switches as they protect generators and don’t allow utility lines to back-feed The GenerLink is manufactured in Georgia and available throughout North America wherever approved Units sell for just over $1 000 plus S&H Contact: FARM SHOW Followup New England Electrical 176 Samuel Barnet Blvd New Bedford Mass 02745 ph 603-434-6705; sales@newenglandelecsales com; www newenglandelecsales com

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