An option for those living in these situations is a backup generator, often turned on and connected by an automatic transfer switch ... connected to a different circuit or power source in ...

They know in the event of an electric utility power supply outage it is at the very least desirable to power up selected circuits in a service entrance ... On the other hand, an automatic transfer ...

Each hot wire's copper tip ultimately connects to its control switch at the circuit ... restore power could be electrocuted. An automatic transfer switch isolates the generator's electricity ...

Think of a transfer switch as a miniature circuit breaker panel that draws ... some new generators feature a built-in sensor that triggers an automatic shutoff if the CO in an enclosed space ...