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Ignoramus16089
I would like to install a real transfer switch like this one
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42163
Our house is wired for 200 amps, so this is the right size for us.
I plan on getting a proper permit, but I want to understand the work
involved.
Here's a picture of our power meter:
http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/onan/Diesel/z02_Installed/dscf0209.jpg
I understand that the proper electrical placement of the TS is to
place it between the power meter and house main breaker. It is the
physical layout that has me confused.
The meter has a prepunched hole to the right, below the utility seal
line. Not sure if it is helpful. After the meter, the electric cable
goes right inside the house, to the panel that is right behind the
meter (maybe 1 foot long).
The question is, how to install a transfer switch here. I aam
obviously unable to open the meter to look, since it is sealed.
What is the normal location of the transfer switch? How is it usually
connected to the meter box?
I would think that if, hypothetically, the meter box had a prepunched
knockout hole a little above the meter, then I would tap there quite
easily, but it does not seem to be the case.
I want to do a 100% perfect job here, that would be inspected and all,
so I want to do it right. Any good assistance would be appreciated.
i
P.S. I would like to avoid suggestions like "just get a little 6
circuit emergen transfer switch", it is not the right one for our
situation.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42163
Our house is wired for 200 amps, so this is the right size for us.
I plan on getting a proper permit, but I want to understand the work
involved.
Here's a picture of our power meter:
http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/onan/Diesel/z02_Installed/dscf0209.jpg
I understand that the proper electrical placement of the TS is to
place it between the power meter and house main breaker. It is the
physical layout that has me confused.
The meter has a prepunched hole to the right, below the utility seal
line. Not sure if it is helpful. After the meter, the electric cable
goes right inside the house, to the panel that is right behind the
meter (maybe 1 foot long).
The question is, how to install a transfer switch here. I aam
obviously unable to open the meter to look, since it is sealed.
What is the normal location of the transfer switch? How is it usually
connected to the meter box?
I would think that if, hypothetically, the meter box had a prepunched
knockout hole a little above the meter, then I would tap there quite
easily, but it does not seem to be the case.
I want to do a 100% perfect job here, that would be inspected and all,
so I want to do it right. Any good assistance would be appreciated.
i
P.S. I would like to avoid suggestions like "just get a little 6
circuit emergen transfer switch", it is not the right one for our
situation.