Transfer Switches

Why do I need a Transfer Switch?

Automatic transfer switches continually monitor the incoming utility power to your home or business. Any variations such as voltage drops, brownouts, voltage spikes, or surges will cause the internal circuitry of the transfer switch to start the generator and will then transfer your power source to the generator (instead of utility power) when additional switch circuitry determines the generator has the proper voltage and frequency. When utility power returns, or no anomalies have occurred for a set amount of time, the automatic transfer switch will then transfer back to utility power. It will instruct the generator to turn off after a specified amount of "cool down" time, and with no load on the generator.

An automatic or manual transfer switch can be set up to provide power to only critical circuits or entire electrical (sub) panels. Some transfer switches allow for load shedding or prioritization of optional circuits, such as heating and cooling equipment. 

With hundreds of automatic and manual transfer switches in stock including asco manual and automatic transfer switches. We can provide the ideal switch with your generator purchase. Browse our inventory of asco transfer switches and more today

Transfer Switches 1-100amps

Transfer Switches 100-200amps

Transfer Switches 200-400amps

Transfer Switches 400-600amps

Transfer Switches 600-1000amps

Transfer Switches 1000-1600amps

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