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Old 25-07-2010, 07:35   #1
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Switching Single Generator and Two Shore Power Inputs

I want to switch my 8.5 kw 120V genset onto two separate AC shore power busses. I can't find any generator transfer switches made to accomodate this, but it seems many yachts do have such a system. What transfer switch are they using? Ideas, anyone?
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Old 25-07-2010, 08:58   #2
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I have Krauss & Naimer switches. Kraus and Naimer products

If you're in the US, I suggest you call the people at Custom Marine Services in SC (cmsquick.com). I have bought switches from them and they were very helpful. I think I have also seen the K&N switches rebranded (Blue Seas)?
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To make sure I am clear, do you want to supply both 120 VAC panel busses with the output of your generator? Shore power will not be involved when in this configuration, correct?

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Old 26-07-2010, 06:57   #4
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That is absolutely correct, Charlie J!
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Often times gated double pole circuit breakers are a better option for selecting different sources. See, for example, Blue Sea Systems offerings at: AC 3 Sources - Horizontal - PN 8498 - Blue Sea Systems

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Often times gated [sic: Lockout Slide] double pole circuit breakers are a better option for selecting different sources...
Exactly!

Lockout slides are separately available.

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That's what I'm currently using. However when I add the second shore power, I'm wondering what's the best way to get a single generator to power both busses ( and disconnect from the two separate shore power lines)
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Use a 4-pole transfer switch. The incoming (2) shorepower utilize one position, the generator the other. Shorepower one connects to #1/#2 and shorepower 2 connects to #3/#4. On the generator position, strap #1 to #3 and #2 to #4, connect the generator to #1 & #2. The boat busses are #1/#2 and #3/#4.
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FWIW- I ended up using a system of breakers for switching similiar to the setup pictured above by Gordmay, the difference being that I used the leftmost column of my distribution panel vs. horizontally. It works perfectly and is idiot-proof as well with the lockouts...
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