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I was poking around some, and there is a big market for "transfer switch gear"
Many different directions to go. some of the stuff looked like junk, other good.
One approach was with breakers and interlock panels
https://skyelectric.org/blog/generator-oneline-with-inlet-and-bypass/
https://skyelectric.org/blog/generator-oneline-with-inlet-and-bypass/
Many others use Contactors and feedback to detect Line power along with bells and whistles.
http://www.hardydiesel.com/transfer-switches/asco-185-series-transfer-switches.html
2 main points from my perspective
-1- Making sure the Main is disconnected when your Generator is powering the house, you have utility guys working on the lines and you don't want to FRY one of them.
-2- Don't be exposed to live switch gear without a steel barrier.
Lots of different ways to skin a cat here. I would think the electrician you have could direct you to a local supplier. The Electrical Part house guys should be able to direct you as well. Getting an in person referral is best. Too many out there that might sell junk.
Go to supply house in the early morning, you can get some good homemade burritos the local lady makes for the crews gets parts for the day.
Having lots of folks waiting for parts gives you more people to talk to as well.
I don't recommend either of these site links, they just had the best illustration pictures.
This thread is interesting dialog on the subject.
http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=185238
Many different directions to go. some of the stuff looked like junk, other good.
One approach was with breakers and interlock panels
https://skyelectric.org/blog/generator-oneline-with-inlet-and-bypass/
https://skyelectric.org/blog/generator-oneline-with-inlet-and-bypass/
Many others use Contactors and feedback to detect Line power along with bells and whistles.
http://www.hardydiesel.com/transfer-switches/asco-185-series-transfer-switches.html
2 main points from my perspective
-1- Making sure the Main is disconnected when your Generator is powering the house, you have utility guys working on the lines and you don't want to FRY one of them.
-2- Don't be exposed to live switch gear without a steel barrier.
Lots of different ways to skin a cat here. I would think the electrician you have could direct you to a local supplier. The Electrical Part house guys should be able to direct you as well. Getting an in person referral is best. Too many out there that might sell junk.
Go to supply house in the early morning, you can get some good homemade burritos the local lady makes for the crews gets parts for the day.
Having lots of folks waiting for parts gives you more people to talk to as well.
I don't recommend either of these site links, they just had the best illustration pictures.
This thread is interesting dialog on the subject.
http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=185238