Electrical Panel Breaker Interlock

The mini x treme box provides more compact and less costly work site power distribution than other full size models.

Electrical panel breaker interlock.

The rocker arm controls the 30 amp breaker below the 100 amp breaker by keeping it shut off while the main 100 amp is on and vice versa. It is national electric code compliant and is in my opinion the least expensive and most flexible option. Switching it on is easy and safe. Eaton mechanical interlock cover for br meter breaker panels model mbdf2m 197 35 197 35.

Not allow the main breaker to be turned on unless the generator breaker is off. 30amp 125 250 volt generator and dry outlets and 50 amp 125 250 volt range outlets can now be converted to a gfci breaker protected. A generator interlock will. I did have to grind the panel cover a small amount to get around the rocker arm it s a tight fit.

Interlock kit generator interlock kit square d circuit breaker lockouts electrical breaker safety locks for doors. In this setup you use a breaker to energize your existing breaker box. Only allow the the generator breaker to be switched on if the main breaker is off. Our breaker panel load center interlock kit also referred to as a breaker lockout allows you to connect your portable generator to your electrical system safely without danger of backfeed to utility power.

The unit is ideal for disaster restoration work where the only available power is from range outlets dryer outlets or portable generators. Set your store to see local availability. My setup cost was just under 150. Breaker interlock is the option i chose.

Each kit functions like a manual transfer switch allowing you to safely and easily connect your portable generator to your home s electrical panel. With the generator feeding your home electrical system it eliminates the need to run extension cords into your home which is both a fire. An electrician can easily mount the kit to your existing electrical panel. Are there any special values on circuit breaker lockouts.

The interlock kit is a less expensive alternative to transfer switches and generator sub panels. I have a murray 100 amp main breaker box and the interlock switch fit perfectly over the 100 amp breaker. Thankfully there s a solution a way to connect your generator to your panel without a transfer switch.