Transfer switch question

[beatle]

This was the commonly suggested switch, I just hate having to pull specific breakers out. https://www.amazon.com/Generac-6852-Upgradeable-Transfer-Switch

That link did not work for me. Relinking here:

https://www.amazon.com/Generac-6852-Upgradeable-Transfer-Switch/dp/B00V4NDFZO

Lowes also sells it:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Generac-HomeLink-Upgradeable-30-Amp-Manual-Transfer-Switch/999908117

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[pstansel]

Thanks, I was trying to remove the affiliate link and must have cut it too short. There is also a 6854 that is the newer version I guess.

 

[beatle]

Thanks, I was trying to remove the affiliate link and must have cut it too short. There is also a 6854 that is the newer version I guess.

I thought that might have been the case. I also edit my URLs to remove referrals. The "junk" part of the URL starts with /ref=.

Here's the 6854 from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Generac-6854-Upgradeable-Transfer-Aluminum/dp/B00V4NDFPY/

And from Lowes:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Generac-Ho...witch-with-Aluminum-Power-Inlet-Box/999908119

The 6854's reviews on Lowes are not as favorable (only 3 stars vs. 4). I always take those with some salt anyway, but do you know if there are any technical differences between the 6852 and 6854?

 

[Hamtech]

After going down the rabbit hole the last hour, I guess the best (code compliant) option is the 6852 or 6854. Man I wish the Ford solution was going to be cheaper .

It‘s not entirely clear to me what is special about the Ford system. Unless there is unique “handshake” technology I think once the trucks are out and companies like Leviton and Lectron can get their hands on the trucks other bidirectional options with an inverter will become available.

 

[beatle]

I believe the home integration also system takes DC from the truck and uses a more powerful external inverter to feed the entire house up to 9.6kw. The truck's 30A 240v output only provides 7.2kw and requires a separate different cable to the transfer switch. That said, I'm leaning towards the transfer switch due to cost.

 

[pstansel]

but do you know if there are any technical differences between the 6852 and 6854?

Nope I haven't figured it out. I will probably go with the 6852 since it has so many positive reviews and seems fully supported.

 

[jefro]

This used to be maybe $160 or so. https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-200-...zSesABSkVuHt23lXnYYaAie2EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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