2. Flip ON the manual transfer switch inside your home to disconnect the panel from the grid. This simultaneously establishes a connection between your generator and those essential circuits you ...

StormSwitch ready-to-install commercial manual transfer switches are designed to provide safe, portable generator hook-up to a building when utility power is out.

I have seen a complete package offered with a Generac GP5500 generator, manual transfer switch, inlet box and connecting cord for $958. One caveat: The GP5500 is not an inverter, so it should not ...

A manual transfer switch must be actuated by the homeowner. After having ascertained that the electric utility outage is more than a momentary loss of power, the homeowner must manually start the ...

A manual transfer switch is the safest option. These are best installed by a professional electrician and can generally cost between $1,200 to $1,600 depending on the work and supplies needed.

Consumer Reports explains how a transfer switch or interlock device works, so your portable generator is ready for the next storm.

Without a transfer switch, you can only use a portable generator’s built-in outlets, which can power some appliances and electronics through an extension cord (for more, see below).