[RE-wrenches] generic and simple AC transfer switch

[Kirk Herander]

Hi,

Yes and thanks! Please email off-list.

*Kirk Herander / **kirkh at vermont.solar <kirkh at vermont.solar>*

*Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*

*Celebrating our 34st Anniversary 1991-2025!!*

dba Vermont Solar Engineering

802.559.1225


On Sat, Mar 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM William Miller via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> Kirk:
>
> I recently installed a Kohler RDT transfer switch that does exactly what
> you specified. The RDT is an AC-Seeking ATS. There is an option to create a
> contact closure upon failure of the primary AC input.
>
> Even though the device is Kohler branded it has no proprietary connections
> to the genset- it is generator agnostic.
>
> The unit comes in several standard sizes. It can be ordered as service
> equipment and with or without on-board distribution. It’s a nice piece of
> kit.
>
> I can send the manual if you’d like.
>
> William Miller
> Miller Solar.com
> 805-438-5600
> www.millersolar.com
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 1, 2025 at 7:03 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I am looking for a non-generator brand specific 100A  ATS to switch to
>> secondary power when the utility goes out, period. IMO this means the
>> contactor coil would have to be controlled
>> by the utility AC, either 120 or 240,. If utility fails, the contactor
>> switches to N/C secondary power. No outside control signals required.
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> --
>>
>> *Kirk Herander / **kirkh at vermont.solar <kirkh at vermont.solar>*
>>
>> *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
>>
>> *Celebrating our 34st Anniversary 1991-2025!!*
>>
>> dba Vermont Solar Engineering
>>
>> 802.559.1225
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