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You’ll need at least a 5,000-watt generator to use one. Stationary (standby) generators have a transfer switch that automatically comes on when the power goes off.

Portable generators rated for 5,000 watts and above can connect to your home’s circuit breaker panel with a transfer switch—a small board that looks a bit like a circuit breaker panel itself.

Besides being far cheaper than the alternative of a stationary home standby generator, a portable generator with manual switch offers advantages.

A Texas family said they can't even use their generator because of miscommunication over an emergency standby generator transfer switch approval application.

When a large portable model is connected to your home’s circuit-breaker panel with a transfer switch, it can power almost as much as a home standby generator.

Attendees saw how service entrance transfer switches simplify installation and reduce overall cost. Gillette began manufacturing quality generators in the early 1960s.

A whole house standby generator system that restores power automatically in a few seconds. A standby generator transfer switch bundle is the easiest and most popular to order.

In February 2016, a PSEG power surge destroyed our standby generator transfer switch. For months, we requested reimbursement of $2,602 to replace it.

A Texas family said they can't even use their generator because of miscommunication over an emergency standby generator transfer switch approval application.

Why the Transfer Switch Matters A standby generator may be the muscle of your backup power system, but the transfer switch is the mechanism that enables the automatic backup experience.