DutchEagle
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I found some charred and partly melted wires inside my original transfer switch (See picture with one yellow circle). Also, my wife complained there was always a hum coming from the electrical compartment so I decided to replace the transfer switch with a different one. I chose the ESCO LPT50BRD, a DC relay based switch.
I had to add some grounding connectors because the grounding cables could not reach the grounding bar. (See picture with the two yellow circles)
The only thing that I was not sure of was the two white generator cables but comparing it with the original switch it seems they were connected with a bridge so I put them together.
Tested and it works like the original.
TIP:
Check the screws on your transfer switch and load panel every 6 months as they can become loose while traveling. When there is a loose connection it can heat up very fast and ultimately create a short or melting wire and worst-case scenario a fire. Before you do so switch off shore power and generator!
- ESCO Automatic Transfer Switch LPT50BRD-50 Amp 120/240 Volt relay based with terminal strip
- 50 Amp per pole
- 70 Amp neutral
- 12.0KW, 110VDC
- 22-second nominal time delay allowing the generator to get up to speed.
- Size 8,5″ x 8,5″ x 4,5″
I had to add some grounding connectors because the grounding cables could not reach the grounding bar. (See picture with the two yellow circles)
The only thing that I was not sure of was the two white generator cables but comparing it with the original switch it seems they were connected with a bridge so I put them together.
Tested and it works like the original.
TIP:
Check the screws on your transfer switch and load panel every 6 months as they can become loose while traveling. When there is a loose connection it can heat up very fast and ultimately create a short or melting wire and worst-case scenario a fire. Before you do so switch off shore power and generator!
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