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    I'm going to install a 50A transfer switch for when I'm running on inverter power. Any recommendations on a good reputable brand?

    Thanks,

    Jim
    Jim and Ginnie
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  • #2
    Hi Jim,

    You can't go wrong with components designed and built for marine use. They won't be the cheapest, but they will be built to standards far above normal RV industry specs. I would look at Victron or Blue Seas. Not that I know for a fact that either makes auto transfer switches . . . Blue Seas certainly makes high current manual transfer switches . . . if you want to keep it simple.

    Rob
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    • #3
      Originally posted by TucsonJim View Post
      I'm going to install a 50A transfer switch for when I'm running on inverter power. Any recommendations on a good reputable brand?

      Thanks,

      Jim
      I can't remember which inverter you have, but most of the newer inverter/charger's have a built-in ATS. And the charger section is usually better than the OEM supplied converter. Why do you need a dedicated ATS?
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      • #4
        Originally posted by steve&renee View Post

        I can't remember which inverter you have, but most of the newer inverter/charger's have a built-in ATS. And the charger section is usually better than the OEM supplied converter. Why do you need a dedicated ATS?
        Steve - I have a stand alone 2000 watt pure sine inverter. I charge my Battle Born batteries with a Progressive Dynamics lithium converter/charger. What I'm trying to do is install a transfer switch so that when I power up the inverter, it provides power to all the coach along with shutting off power to the converter/charger. I already have schematics of how I want to set it up, but just need to nail down a good quality transfer switch.

        Rob. Thanks for the tip about searching for marine applications. Good idea.

        Jim
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        • #5
          The SmartATS I bought from AM solar is fantastic. Unfortunately they only sell it as part of a kit not as a standalone item. The best thing about it is that it provides power to both legs of the 50 amps not just 1.
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          • #6
            TucsonJim
            https://www.progressivedyn.com/transfer-switches/
            https://gpelectric.com/product-categ...sfer-switches/
            https://www.amazon.com/Furrion-F50-A...9023637&sr=8-4
            https://www.amazon.com/Surge-Guard-4...9023637&sr=8-5
            https://www.amazon.com/Surge-Guard-4...023637&sr=8-17

            These are brands I ran across looking for my 30amp one. All brands I have seen folks use. Hope this helps
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            • #7
              Keith - The last three are all 50 amp, so those won't do you any good. With your 30 amp system, stick with a 30 amp transfer switch.

              Jim
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              • #8
                Originally posted by TucsonJim View Post
                Keith - The last three are all 50 amp, so those won't do you any good. With your 30 amp system, stick with a 30 amp transfer switch.

                Jim
                Understood - I had them in my research list. Just trying to help.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Yoda View Post

                  Understood - I had them in my research list. Just trying to help.
                  Ah-ha got ya. And every one of those are top notch switches.

                  Jim
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                  • #10
                    EDIT**

                    My reply was to a post from a year ago, I apologize for any confusion.

                    Originally posted by howson View Post
                    The SmartATS I bought from AM solar is fantastic. Unfortunately they only sell it as part of a kit not as a standalone item. The best thing about it is that it provides power to both legs of the 50 amps not just 1.
                    They do sell it as stand alone now, but its backordered while they work on the next version of it:

                    https://amsolar.com/rv-inverter-accessories/50-tsfmb1
                    Last edited by ncitro; 12-28-2020, 12:56 PM.
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                    • #11
                      Reading through this thread, I never came back with the solution I selected.

                      Automatic transfer switches are very handy when switching between 2 or 3 inputs. You can use them to feed power to your breaker box from shore power, an inverter, or a generator. In my situation, I wanted positive control over the input source and not be dependent on an automatic switch. I used a rotary switch from Blue Sea (marine products) to switch between my inverter and shore power. I was very limited on space, and I wanted positive control over the electrical source.

                      Here is a link to the 50 amp switch I selected. It is very pricey, but fit my needs.

                      https://www.amazon.com/AC-Rotary-Swi...%2C215&sr=8-12

                      Jim
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by TucsonJim View Post
                        Reading through this thread, I never came back with the solution I selected.

                        Automatic transfer switches are very handy when switching between 2 or 3 inputs. You can use them to feed power to your breaker box from shore power, an inverter, or a generator. In my situation, I wanted positive control over the input source and not be dependent on an automatic switch. I used a rotary switch from Blue Sea (marine products) to switch between my inverter and shore power. I was very limited on space, and I wanted positive control over the electrical source.

                        Here is a link to the 50 amp switch I selected. It is very pricey, but fit my needs.

                        https://www.amazon.com/AC-Rotary-Swi...%2C215&sr=8-12

                        Jim
                        Thanks for the update! I see I did the number one forum no no and did not look at the date of the thread I replied to lol. I am going to delete my reply as it was in response to Howards post from 2019.
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                        • #13
                          DOH!!!!!!
                          How in the world did I miss this wan an old thread. I need my eyes examined. Did learn new things though.
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