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Disconnect Boxes and Breakers => Disconnect Boxes and Breaker FAQ'S => Topic started by: philb on February 14, 2014, 02:14:53 AM

Title: MNTRANSFER30
Post by: philb on February 14, 2014, 02:14:53 AM
The MNTRANSFER30 instructions picture show the box being used for switching from grid to generator. I'd like to use the device for switching between an inverter and the grid. I am assuming that there can not be an active load such as a refrigerator that's on while switching. I don't see a reason that it wouldn't work, but just to be on the safe side, I thought I'd ask.
Title: Re: MNTRANSFER30
Post by: Halfcrazy on February 14, 2014, 06:52:04 AM
Actually they are load rated breakers that can be used as a switch so you can switch it under load. if you switch it at a normal pace there will be a slight blip in the lights etc as you go through the dead zone in the middle.

Ryan
Title: Re: MNTRANSFER30
Post by: hocuspocus on March 18, 2017, 04:24:58 PM
Will the MN transfer switch act as a fusing device as well as a switch?  For example if one of the two switched circuits is overloaded will the overloaded breaker trip or will the metal cover plate prevent it from moving to the tripped position?
Thanks
Title: Re: MNTRANSFER30
Post by: Halfcrazy on March 18, 2017, 07:40:58 PM
it will trip, All of our circuit breakers will trip even with the handle bound in the on position.
Title: Re: MNTRANSFER30
Post by: hocuspocus on March 18, 2017, 08:11:18 PM
Perfect, thanks