[RE-wrenches] Main panel and ATS request

[Ray Walters]

HI Allan;

We got some through Northern Tool and equipment.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200317677_200317677

It's Generac, but it's UL listed, and cheap. (actually its made by 
Nexus) As you can see the Cutler Hamer are over $1000.
I've also used their very low cost manual transfer switches from Reliance.
For specialty  BOS equipment related to generators, Northern has been 
pretty good. You can set up a wholesale acct.
and get another whopping 10% off.....
GTWB with PNM sure is fun huh?

Ray

On 5/13/2011 11:08 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote:
> Fellow Wrenches,
> Two requests, please, for the same job:
>
> We have a GTWB (grid-tie with backup) job coming up for which we need 
> to include an ATS (automatic transfer switch). The utility pays RECs, 
> but the critical loads must pass through the REC meter > main load 
> center > transfer switch > critical loads panel in order to be 
> counted. The customer has requested an automatic transfer switch, 
> rather than the usual manual switch, for this application. It's an 
> Outback GVFX3648-based system, that may or may not include a PSX-240 
> autotransformer to produce 240VAC - it depends on whether we have any 
> mulitwire branch circuits that can't be reconfigured.
>
> My request is for recommendations of a basic and inexpensive, but 
> adequate and reliable, 30A 240V ATS, to switch from grid to inverter 
> when the grid goes out. I would also like a recommendation of a 60A 
> version, either straight 120V or 240V, in case we don't need the 
> transformer.
>
> The home also will need a full service upgrade. There are now 
> All-in-one meter base/main load centers offered as PV-ready - to 
> satisfy NEC 690-64(b)2 bussbar issues. I have seen mention of such on 
> this list, but can't find the posts. Could someone post or send me a 
> link to such a panel? We're upgrading the existing 100A to 150-200A, 
> mainly to correct old New Mexico funk.
>
> Thank you for any assistance.
> Allan
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