Diy Automatic Transfer Switch

The whole point of this is safety and lazy.

Diy automatic transfer switch.

Automatic transfer switch diagrams. Shorter close up video of the build. With no power it does not take very long before there is no wat. Manual transfer switches require an operator to change the power source while automatic switches detect the loss of power start the back up generator and switch over to the backup power feed.

I live in a somewhat remote area and we are on a well. Because the amount of electricity created by a backup generator is not adequate to power all of the electrical circuits in your house you ll need to designate a few selected circuits to get backup. On this design you will have a dpdt switch. Automatic generator transfer switch.

Most of them can also monitor the voltage on the incoming so you only switch if its stable enough. This is a comprehensive guide on how to make your own diy changeover switch using contactors arduino transistors.