looking for a 2 50a in switch with 1 50a out

[lewy64]

im looking to have a switch between my anker solix f3800 and shore power. it would have to have 2 50a input 1 from my f3800 and other from shore power, that has a 50a output to my Montana. I looked but can only find 1, but that is the exact opposite.

 

[Daryles]

Do you mean an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) ?

I installed one a while back.

Automatic Transfer Switch install

Automatic Transfer Switch install. We boondock (dry camp) frequently using generators and Solar (800w) with a 3000w inverter powered by a 554Ah lithium battery bank. We did NOT have an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). I have been using a "manual" (red neck) method for distributing 120vac power...

www.montanaowners.com

 

[scottz]

That would be an automatic transfer switch; do a Google search. You might be able to find a manual transfer switch if that is what you want.

A couple examples:

Progressive Dynamics

Furrion

 

[Bourbon County]

Are you looking for an automatic or manual model? There are options for either.

For manual operation you will need a 2 pole double throw switch probably rated for 60 amps. The 60 amps is just a nominal electrical rating; devices come in 30,60,100 amp and up. Here's one I found that happens to be 100 amp, I would think you can find a 60 amp model with a little research:

https://www.amazon.com/Transfer-Generator-240-Volt-General-Duty-Double-Throw/dp/B0DLGGRNLT/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_pd_sbs_rvi_d_sccl_1_7/147-4020668-8595049?pd_rd_w=qRyW6&content-id=amzn1.sym.05a10d12-4813-462d-bcf3-afbc7ac69089&pf_rd_p=05a10d12-4813-462d-bcf3-afbc7ac69089&pf_rd_r=48ES7MY8TXTWBPQGWH9D&pd_rd_wg=fppeB&pd_rd_r=f0f4fc4f-e930-4567-b506-d3de29ed85e2&pd_rd_i=B0DLGGRNLT&psc=1

If you should opt for this route you would need to add a neutral bar with lugs large enough to accept #6 AWG wires and an isolation spacer, or you could just splice them together and insulate the splice. In either case the neutrals should be a solid connection and NOT be bonded to ground at this point.

Here's another manual switch I found:

https://www.amazon.com/Double-Throw...row+switch&qid=1745505754&s=industrial&sr=1-5

This switch appears to be made in the people's republic and I don't see a UL sticker; I would say "buyer beware" on this one. If you go the manual switch route, obviously will need to be mounted somewhere that's pretty easily accessible, and mounted to a rigid surface. They take a little bit of force to move the switch.

If you opt for an automatic transfer switch, you can likely wire it to a remote mounted manual switch to operate it, or make it fully automated.