Anyone got any idea how much it would / should cost to get a manual transfer switch fitted?
We have a generator and was considering getting it set up such that I could use it to power essential items. Mainly central heating, fridge / freezer and a bit of light.
Manual Transfer Switch
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Yorkshire Andy
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Re: Manual Transfer Switch
Depends where your meter is and where you plan to feed your generator into the house from.... and if you need a 2 pole or 3 pole switch some earthing systems require the earth disconnecting too as the nuteral and earth are joined in the service fuse
Basic manual the parts are cheap but it's the cost of the man....
Eg
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/C ... NBEALw_wcB
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/G ... ash3A.html
Basic manual the parts are cheap but it's the cost of the man....
Eg
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/C ... NBEALw_wcB
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/G ... ash3A.html
If your roughing it, Your doing it wrong 
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
Re: Manual Transfer Switch
It depends on your home's wiring and how many circuits you want to connect, but typically in the UK you're looking at around £300–£700 for supply and installation. That includes a manual transfer switch and labour. If your consumer unit is modern and accessible, it might be on the lower end. Best to get a few quotes from local electricians.