Generator Interlock kits

[wireman3736]

Does anyone know of a good place to buy Interlock kits for various mfg's panels. This site I was looking at http://www.interlockkit.com/ were $149 each, I bought one for a SQ "D" panel last week from my supplier which sells Sq"D"and it was only $57

 

[stickboy1375]

Hey thanks, I was going to a house on tuesday to price up a manual transfer switch, I think the homeowner will love the price of this vs' installing transfer switch and re-feeding his panel... thanks again...

 

[mdshunk]

I get the square D kits at my supply house. Depending on the particular panel, some are as cheap as 15 bucks. That 50 odd dollar one is the one that toggles a main breaker and the first branch breaker in the upper right corner.

Some guy was buying 40 dollar square d panels, installing the 15 dollar flip flop breaker interlock and a couple of 30 amp breakers with hold downs, and selling them on eBay for 200 bucks as a "generator panel". Smart dude. Maybe 75 bucks in real cost.

Yes, I like the interlock kits for genset installs. It is the cheapest way I know about to do a generator install. Even if you need to buy a small panel and transfer some circuits over, it often ends up cheaper than a premade GenTran style panel.

 

[wireman3736]

I agree, not only cheaper but gives you more flexability with the circuits in your house,

 

[ramdiesel3500]

Only drawback to this kit is that the panel cover MUST be in place for it to work! If I were to install one of these, I would not only install the sticker that comes with the kit warning about not turning on the generator breaker with cover off, but I would also make a larger version of the same sticker and post it inside the panel to get the attention of anyone who removes the cover! Otherwise, it is a great idea. OBTW, I do plan to install one in a new home in a few weeks at the customers request!!

 

[mdshunk]

Square D does make a sealable version of their cover plate screws, if you feel the need to use them.